Oak Lawn church paints Pride steps to defy Abbott
The governor is giving 30 days for crosswalks with political messaging to be removed. We’re not yet at that deadline and there are uncertainties regarding what will happen in Dallas.
Shooting of Jonathan Joss sparks police controversy
King of the Hill voice actor Jonathan Joss was shot and killed outside his San Antonio home, leading to a neighbor's arrest and a police PR scandal as investigators explore potential hate crime links and a history of neighborhood disputes.
Support for same-sex marriage stays strong as party divide widens, poll shows
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, public support remains strong.
Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Actor Billy Porter named Honorary Grand Marshal of Dallas Pride Parade
Dallas Pride announced actor and singer Billy Porter will serve as the grand marshal for the June 2nd parade.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
New Dallas clinic partners with Walgreens to offer free services for LGBTQ+ community
Tucked away in the back of a Walgreens in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is the Kind Clinic. It offers free STD and HIV testing to the Dallas community in early 2022. But now, they've expanded their services to include HIV treatment, prevention and gender-affirming care.
California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
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.