San Francisco Pride event ends abruptly after pepper spray fired into crowd
Some San Francisco Pride events ended abruptly after someone sprayed pepper spray into the crowd
Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance
The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.
Librarian describes Proud Boys storming San Lorenzo library during Drag Queen reading
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event
The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.
Pride month: Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’
A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.
Dallas Pride Festival held at Fair Park with 'Live Out Proud' theme
The family friendly event features games, live entertainment, face painters, and more than 200 local vendors.
Dallas' Pride flag unveiled at Dallas Love Field
At a ceremony Wednesday morning, Dallas Love Field Airport officials and Dallas City Council members unveiled the city’s Pride flag that will be flown at several city buildings.
Pride month: Biden calls for action in LGBTQI+ proclamation
“I will always have your back as your President,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Americans at Cancun LGBT+ event in hiding after men with long guns reportedly storm beach
A shooting between rival suspected drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico where LGBT events and performances were being held all week.
Texas agency removes web page with suicide hotline, resources for LGBTQ+ youth
Former Dallas State Senator Don Huffines, in an anti-LGBTQ+ statement, is taking ownership in getting the page taken down. He’s also going further, calling for an employee involved in its posting to be fired.
Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
Controversial book pulled from school library
Brevard County Schools removed a book that leaders are calling “inappropriate” from one of its school libraries.
DC Comics announces new Superman is bisexual on National Coming Out Day
DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that its new Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming issue.
Dallas mayor creates anti-hate advisory council
For the first time in the city's history, an anti-hate advisory council has been created by the mayor of Dallas. The announcement comes after a recent FBI report found hate crimes are the highest they've been in more than a decade.
Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay
Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
Controversial transgender sports bills could finally pass into law in Texas special session
The controversial bills targeting transgender athletes would require transgender student-athletes K-12 to compete in sports corresponding to their gender assigned at birth.
Baylor University stirs anger and confusion as it opens the door for first LGBTQ student group
The decision to openly consider recognizing an LGBTQ group while simultaneously affirming the university's belief that marriage is between a man and a woman raised concerns among supporters and opponents who say Baylor is trying to "have its cake and eat it, too."
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.