Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Appeals court upholds ruling requiring Georgia county to pay for a transgender deputy’s surgery
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that a Georgia county illegally discriminated against a sheriff’s deputy by failing to pay for her gender-affirming surgery.
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.
Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court finds
On May 8, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a North Carolina Catholic high school could legally fire gay teacher Lonnie Billard, citing the "ministerial exception" to uphold its religious doctrines.
Bud Light sales still suffering in US a year after controversy
Anheuser-Busch InBev's Bud Light brand has still not recovered in the U.S. more than a year since the beverage giant's controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked a boycott of the beer.
More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination law.
Atlanta Pride seeking hundreds of volunteers for annual festival
Atlanta Pride festival organizers are seeking volunteers to help make the nationally-renowned event possible.
Atlanta to host first-ever U.S. Global Black Pride
Atlanta has been tapped to host the first-ever Global Black Pride in the U.S. this summer. This is not only a first for the U.S., but it's only second time the celebration has ever been held in-person.
Trans kids in sports, pay raises, deepfakes | What's being passed by Georgia lawmakers?
Georgia's lawmakers are taking up a wide range of bills with just two days left in the legislative session.
2024 Georgia Legislative Session: Final push for major legislation
Georgia lawmakers are racing to the finish line to pass major legislation as the 2024 Georgia Legislative Session draws to a close.
Protest over amendment targeting transgender students in Georgia added to mental health bill
Outraged parents went to the State Capitol on Wednesday to voice their opposition to anti-transgender legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers on Tuesday.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Dates announced for 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival
The dates have been announced for this year's Atlanta Pride Festival.
Atlanta Hawks announce details for 6th annual Pride Night Jan. 17
The Atlanta Hawks have announced the details for their 6th annual Pride Night at the game against the Orlando Magic on Jan. 17.
Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever, 1st openly gay prime minister
Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
Joe Don Rooney, Rascal Flatts guitarist, addresses time away from spotlight, slams transition rumors
Joe Don Rooney, the guitarist of the now defunct country band Rascal Flatts, said he figured the start of the new year would be a good time "to send a message out to the world."
Vandal targets pro-LGBTIQQ house of worship in Atlanta
A vandal reportedly attacked a pro-LGBTIQQ house of worship in Atlanta.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Marietta school board upholds decision to ban book titled 'Flamer'
The school board in Marietta voted 6-1 Thursday morning to uphold the decision to remove the book "Flamer" from shelves at Marietta High School.