'Queer Perspectives' opens at Steffen Thomas Museum in Buckhead

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is currently hosting "Queer Perspectives," an exhibition that opened last weekend and runs until Jan. 4, 2025.

Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex

Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.

California man recounts stabbing gay college student during trial for 2018 killing

A California man charged with killing a gay University of Pennsylvania student testified that he repeatedly stabbed the college sophomore after trying to grab a cellphone he feared had been used to photograph him.

Pride events to close out the month of June in metro Atlanta

Pride Month isn't over yet and there are several events planned in metro Atlanta before the end of the month.

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.

Ava Max to headline 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival

Global pop sensation Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.  

San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people

In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female. 

Bill would rename Christopher Street-Sheridan Square subway stop after Stonewall

A Manhattan subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under a new bill approved by state lawmakers.

Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger

An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.

US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.

What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US

It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.

Georgia Tech grad, NFL player Harrison Butker goes viral for graduation speech

Former Georgia Tech star Harrison Butker's graduation speech draws attention for now viral comments about women, the LGBTQ community, and abortion.

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.