The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
Video shows LASD deputy throwing trans man to ground during traffic stop over air freshener
Video shows the deputy punching the man in the head several times. The report said the traffic stop was for an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
Video shows the deputy punching the man in the head several times. The report said the traffic stop was for an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.
After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Parents sue after Georgia law banning some gender-affirming care for kids takes effect
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
A law banning minors from receiving most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies is officially in place as of Saturday. But now, some families are fighting back by filing a lawsuit to block the new law.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Vandals target inclusive Atlanta church during Pride Month
Someone vandalized an LGBTQ+ community-friendly church in northeast Atlanta.
Someone vandalized an LGBTQ+ community-friendly church in northeast Atlanta.
Fulton County DA swears in new members of LGBTQ+ advisory panel
The committee focuses on issues and initiatives to make the LGBTQ+ community feel safer in Fulton County.
The committee focuses on issues and initiatives to make the LGBTQ+ community feel safer in Fulton County.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
Tucker mayor walks out of meeting as council votes on non-discrimination ordinance
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
East Point Pride Month drag show met with some opposition
The City of East Point hosted a drag show at City Hall Saturday night in honor of pride month. The show, however, was met with pushback from some members of the area.
The City of East Point hosted a drag show at City Hall Saturday night in honor of pride month. The show, however, was met with pushback from some members of the area.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
National Pride Month celebrations in metro Atlanta | June 2023
June is National Pride Month and there are a variety of events, along with food and drink specials, in the metro Atlanta area to celebrate.
June is National Pride Month and there are a variety of events, along with food and drink specials, in the metro Atlanta area to celebrate.
3 arrested after protest outside Glendale school board meeting over student pronouns turns violent
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.
Punches were thrown outside a Glendale school board meeting as protests were held over the students' right to choose their pronouns.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.
Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support
Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.
Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.