USNS Harvey Milk to be renamed at Hegseth's order

The ship was named after the slain gay rights activist who served as a sailor during the Korean War.

Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.

Pennsylvania man indicted for hate crime at Atlanta's Global Black Pride

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.

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.

Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes

Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.

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.  

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.

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.

Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash

According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."

Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

Out Front Theatre Company cordially invites you to 'The Prom'

It’s called "The Prom," but the latest production at Atlanta’s Out Front Theatre Company is more of a “homecoming."

Pride festival and parade this weekend
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The 2023 Pride Festival and Parade are happening this weekend in Midtown Atlanta.

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.