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LGBTQ+ Milwaukee Supervisor Says Man Called Him a Gay Slur, Punched Him in the Face
Milwaukee County's first openly LGBTQ+ county supervisor says an assailant called him a gay slur and then punched him in the face this week at a suburban mall.
Federal Judge Blocks Much of Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A federal judge issued an order Friday stopping an Indiana ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors from taking effect as scheduled July 1.
A Nun Commends Dodgers' Handling of Pride Night Controversy; Some Archbishops Call it Blasphemy
The Dodgers have been holding Pride Nights for 10 years, but this year's edition — taking place Friday night — became entangled last month in a high-profile controversy.
Oregon Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes Charges in Idaho
A man pleaded guilty to hate crime charges for threatening to use his vehicle to hit an Idaho library worker who defended a transgender co-worker, as well as two women he believed were lesbians, according to court documents and the U.S. Justice Department
Man Gets 18 Years in Federal Prison for Shooting, Plan to Rid Montana Town of LGBTQ+ Residents
A Montana man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after being convicted of a hate crime charges for threatening a woman with violent, homophobic slurs and shooting her house as part of a self-described "mission" to rid a town of its LGBT community
Midwest Small Town's Pride Festival Attracts Thousands who Reject Far-Right Local Politics
Shawn Duncan and her wife, Betty, moved to Grand Haven 14 years ago, but kept their relationship hidden for most of that time fearing a backlash in the small city in a traditionally conservative part of Michigan.
Federal Judge Hearing Arguments over Indiana's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
A federal judge is scheduled Wednesday to hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to block an Indiana law banning doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries to minors.
Transgender Activist No Longer Welcome at White House after Going Topless at Biden Event
Transgender advocate Rose Montoya is no longer welcome at White House events after posting on social media a video of herself and two others going topless for a time at Saturday's Pride Month celebration on the South Lawn.
Trans and Nonbinary People are Often Sidelined at Pride. This Year is Different
Whether it's trans grand marshals at the massive NYC Pride parade or a photo display of transgender victims of violence at the much smaller festivals, many celebrations this June are taking a public stand against state bills targeting transgender people.
NYPD Digs Deeper into Druggings and Robberies of Gay Bar Patrons
The NYPD announced that it's going to be looking into cases of drugging and robbery targeting gay bar patrons — some dating back decades —following the deaths of two victims last year.
Pulse Gay Club Victims Remembered on 7th Anniversary of Massacre
Across central Florida, the 49 victims killed and dozens more survivors of the massacre at a gay nightclub were remembered with the unveiling of a mural and an overnight vigil at the site of the Pulse club, the seventh anniversary of the tragedy.
Kansas Pride Grand Marshall, Mr. Gay America Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is on a Mission
As Grand Marshall of Kansas City's 2023 Pride Parade and 2022 Mr. Gay America, Aniseto Herrera-Lyell is using his public persona to promote queer rights in an increasingly confrontational America.
Social Media Challenges Propel Pride Flag Thefts, Arson
Social media challenges, including one called "Capture the Flag," are helping push incidents of arson, property theft, and vandalism targeting Pride flags at businesses and private residences.
Ted Kaczynski, Known as the 'Unabomber,' Died of Suicide
Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," who carried out a bombing campaign, died by suicide, four people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
The Story Behind Juneteenth and How it Became a Federal Holiday
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.
Mass Slated in Solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics Canceled after Protests
A Roman Catholic Mass to be held in western Pennsylvania in solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics was canceled at the request of the diocese after protesting emails and calls, some of them threatening.
LGBTQ+ 'State of Emergency' Declared, 'Americans Fight Back' Guidebook Released
The Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. and a released a guidebook summarizing what it calls discriminatory laws in each state, along with "know your rights" information and health and safety resoures.
As Conservatives Target Schools, LGBTQ+ Kids and Students of Color Feel Less Safe
When Tennessee began passing legislation that could limit the discussion and teaching of Black history, gender identity and race in the classroom, to some students it felt like a gut punch.
Illinois Adopts New LGBTQ+ Protections for Community Deemed 'Under Attack'
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law two measures aimed at safeguarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people as other states move to restrict the community.
Brittney Griner, Teammates Confronted at Airport by 'Provocateur'
The WNBA said in a statement it was looking into the team's run-in with a "social media figure" whose "actions were inappropriate and unfortunate."