News + Politics
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State Department flies Pride flag for the first time in ‘historic moment’
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the U.S. "is committed to fighting for LGBTQI+ rights at home and abroad"
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Biden touts administration’s pro-LGBTQ actions, makes Pulse nightclub a national memorial
President Joe Biden touted his administration's pro-LGBTQ actions and called on Congress to pass the Equality Act at a Pride Month reception.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Gavin Grimm case, will let pro-trans restroom ruling stand
By refusing to hear appeal, high court allows decision finding Gloucester County's restroom policy unconstitutional to stand.
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Three Texas men sentenced after using Grindr to target gay men for violent crimes
Victims were lured through Grindr to an empty apartment, where they were beaten, robbed, and sexually assaulted
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Georgia boy who had ‘gay’ shaved into head by family placed in protective custody
Atlanta police confirmed they had removed the boy, who was filmed being slapped and punched for "doing gay s**t"
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Uber Eats apologizes after being accused of outing trans drivers to customers
The company will no longer require transgender drivers to display their legal names, potentially outing them to customers
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Turkey tear gassed an LGBTQ Pride march in Istanbul
Multiple LGBTQ people were detained at Istanbul Pride after authorities banned the parade and fired rubber bullets to disperse crowds
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D.C. drag performer jailed for 38 hours after being accused of “unwanted sexual contact” during show
D.C. drag queen Kabuki Bukkake was arrested last week after an audience member accused her of assaulting her during a "twerking" number.
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President Biden names Jessica Stern as Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
On Friday, ahead of remarks at the White House for Pride Month, President Joe Biden announced he will appoint Jessica Stern, the executive director of...
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President Biden says he’s “proud” of two LGBTQ athletes who came out
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden praised two professional athletes — Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Kumi Yokoyama, a...
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Iowa man charged with hate crime for leaving anti-LGBTQ notes on people’s doors
An Iowa man who allegedly left handwritten notes saying “burn that gay flag” on residents’ homes last Saturday has been arrested and charged with a...
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Inaugural Rainbow Ride will provide a tour highlighting Washington’s LGBTQ history
On Saturday, a coalition of groups will host the inaugural Rainbow Ride, a bicycle and scooter tour following a designated route that commemorates and celebrates...
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17th Street Pride Sidewalk Block Party to be held Saturday, June 26
Typically, each August, Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets hosts the 17th Street Festival, featuring the work of various artisans and tables touting the work of...
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Alexandria and Arlington residents to celebrate Pride-themed events
Local venues in Alexandria and Arlington will play host to two events celebrating the LGBTQ community from June 26-27.
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South Carolina Republicans seeking to overturn city of Columbia’s ban on conversion therapy
South Carolina Senate Republicans have balked at an ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council earlier this month that bans the practice of conversion therapy...
