News + Politics
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Philadelphia Drag Queen Story Time Sets World Record
The Guinness Book of World Records recognized a Drag Queen Story Time as the largest for an event of this type.
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Tennesseans Can Be Jailed for Helping Trans Youth Access Care
A new Tennessee law will jail people for up to a year if they assist trans youth in accessing gender-affirming care.
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D.C. Leaders Raise Progress Pride Flag Over Wilson Building
Elected and community leaders rallied at the Wilson Building for a flag-raising ceremony kicking off this year's Pride festivities in D.C.
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D.C. Metro Shows its Pride with Rainbow-Wrapped Train and Bus
Metro will celebrate D.C. Pride by circulating a rainbow-wrapped bus and subway train throughout the transportation network during June.
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Minnesota Bans Book Bans
Governor Tim Walz signed a law that prohibits library books from being censored solely due to disagreement with their content.
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An Idaho Library Goes “Adults Only”
Donnelly Public Library will no longer admit children under 18 to comply with the state's harsh new "library porn" law.
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D.C. to Raise Pride Flag in June 3 Ceremony
To kick off Pride Month, Mayor Bowser's administration has invited the community to attend a flag-raising ceremony on Monday afternoon.
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Miss Universe Owner Caught on Tape Saying Trans Contestants “Cannot Win”
Video of Miss Universe board meeting raises questions about its trans owner's commitment to empowering women of all backgrounds.
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Jury Awards Drag Performer $1.2 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
Eric Posey sued a right-wing blogger for claiming he had exposed himself to children during a performance at an Idaho Pride event.
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Indonesia Considering a Ban on LGBTQ Content
Indonesia lawmakers are proposing a ban on LGBTQ content, investigative journalism, and depictions of "negative behavior or lifestyles."
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Pope Francis Uses Anti-Gay Slur, Vatican Issues Apology
The Vatican issued an apology after Pope Francis was quoted using a vulgar, homophobic slur to refer to gay men while talking about the Catholic...
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Park Service Comes to Senses, Will Allow Rangers in Pride Events
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland decreed that National Park Service employees can participate in external Pride events in uniform.
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Liechtenstein’s Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage
The measure recognizing same-sex marriages as valid passes at a time when LGBTQ visibility throughout Europe is under attack.
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GLAAD Launches National Blood Donor Drive
GLAAD is partnering with America's Blood Centers to launch a campaign promoting new blood donor eligibility criteria for gay men.
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Bianca Del Rio Takes the Mound for Night OUT at the Nationals
Drag superstar Bianca Del Rio will throw out the first pitch at Team DC’s annual Night OUT at the Nationals on Thursday, June 6.
