Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Texas sues Denton over gender-neutral changing rooms at LGBTQ+ event
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the City of Denton to block a private LGBTQ+ pool event, claiming its advertised gender-neutral dressing rooms violate state law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the City of Denton to block a private LGBTQ+ pool event, claiming its advertised gender-neutral dressing rooms violate state law.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
'Made a mistake:' Philz Coffee backtracks, will now keep Pride flags up
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
Texas Tech to drop courses 'centered on' sex, gender studies
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
'Institution of dead dogmas': Texas A&M professor resigns over trans, race-related policy
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
FOX 4 crews capture man spray painting Dallas crosswalks
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was caught repainting a crosswalk in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
A man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was caught repainting a crosswalk in the Oak Lawn neighborhood.
Rainbow Crosswalks: Man caught repainting rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn after state-mandated removal
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
A man faces misdemeanor graffiti charges after being caught overnight attempting to restore an Oak Lawn rainbow crosswalk just one day after the city began a state-mandated removal of the displays.
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn removed as Dallas complies with state safety mandate
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn were removed Monday morning as Dallas works to comply with a state safety mandate to remove political messaging from public roadways.
Rainbow crosswalks in Oak Lawn were removed Monday morning as Dallas works to comply with a state safety mandate to remove political messaging from public roadways.
Texas Supreme Court orders LGBTQ org. to turn over records in transgender care investigation
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for the state's attorney general’s office to demand records from PFLAG, reversing a lower court's decision that had shielded the LGBTQ+ advocacy group from a broad investigation into medical care for transgender minors.
Texas can enforce drag show ban, federal court decides
A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month.
A Texas law banning certain drag performances which was previously blocked by a federal court will now be allowed to be enforced starting next month.
Paxton sues Dallas doctor over ban on gender-affirming care
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a pediatric doctor and children's hospital, claiming they illegally provided gender-transition treatments to minors and billed Medicaid using misleading codes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a pediatric doctor and children's hospital, claiming they illegally provided gender-transition treatments to minors and billed Medicaid using misleading codes.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
Professor fired after Texas A&M gender lesson controversy sues school
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.
The former instructor claims the school violated her constitutional rights and illegally broke their contract with her when she was terminated last year.