News + Politics
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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.
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The LGBTQ Community is Leading the Way to a Better World
From Taipei to Tbilisi, we are the "joyful warriors" on the the front lines of global equality.
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HRC is Spending $15 Million to Get Voters to Back Biden
The Human Rights Campaign is pledging a $15 million spending blitz to help re-elect Democratic President Joe Biden in this year’s upcoming presidential election. HRC’s...
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Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Gender Support Plans
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up parents' challenge of a Montgomery County policy meant to support transgender youth.
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South Carolina Bans Gender-Affirming Care
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and some adults.
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Park Service Bans Uniformed Rangers From Participating in Pride
National Park Service internal memos warn rangers not to participate in events that express support for issues, including Pride.
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Florida Girl Banned from Her Prom for Wearing a Suit
16-year-old Sophie Savidge was turned away from her junior prom because she arrived wearing traditionally male attire.
