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As LGBTQ+ Pride's Crescendo Approaches, Tensions over War in Gaza Expose Rifts
Ahead of New York City's annual LGBTQ+ Pride march, organizers typically spend weeks mapping out the order of the floats, assigning placements based on factors like seniority and music volume.
Ohio Republicans Move Bill on School Bathroom Use by Transgender Students Forward in Legislature
Ohio lawmakers advanced a ban on transgender students using bathrooms that fit their gender identity in a late-night state House vote Wednesday just before they left Columbus for the summer.
Disney Doling Out Donations Again to 'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmakers
As the dust settles from a two-year flap between Florida's GOP-led legislature and Disney, it's back to business as usual: The House of Mouse is once again dishing up the dough for state lawmakers.
President Biden Pardons Thousands of Veterans Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy
President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of American veterans who had been convicted of the "crime" of consensual sexual intimacy with another adult of the same gender.
'Moms for Liberty' Leader Launches into Rant Against Drag Performers, Escorted from Hotel by Police
A leader of the anti-LGBTQ+ group Moms for Liberty evidently got confused about the theatrical art of drag, flying into a furious anti-trans rant at a group of performers trying to work on a video.
A US Officiant Marries 10 Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong Via Video Chat
Ten same-sex couples got married in the United States over the internet from Hong Kong, which does not formally recognize such unions but offers them legal protections.
Long-Vacant Storefront that Once Housed Part of the Stonewall Inn Reclaims Place in LGBTQ+ History
It once housed the Stonewall's biggest bar and one two dance floors. Now the community is reclaiming the building and its place in history.
Most Americans Plan to Watch Biden-Trump Debate, and Many See High Stakes
Most U.S. adults plan to watch some element of Thursday's presidential debate and many think the event will be important for the campaigns of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump
Reports: President Biden to Join Elton John at Stonewall for Anniversary Celebration
Reports say that President Joe Biden will join out recording star Elton John at the Stonewall Inn for the 55th anniversary of the uprising credited with sparking the modern civil rights movement.
Amazon Teams Up with Megan Thee Stallion to Promote its 10th Prime Day Sales Event
On Tuesday, the rapper unveiled a new original song called "It's Prime Day." An accompanying music video shows her purchasing a pink dog collar, fake eyelashes and other items from Amazon.
Supreme Court Will Take Up State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, agreeing to hear an appeal from the Biden administration seeking to block state bans on gender-affirming care.
The Prelude Network and Gay with Kids Academy Partner to Help Families Grow
A depth of expertise and empathy brings something extra to The Prelude Network and Gay With Kids Academy as they help guide queer families on their IVF and surrogacy journeys.
Young Gay Latinos See a Rising Share of New HIV Cases, Leading to a Call for Targeted Funding
Overall, estimated new HIV infection rates have declined 23% from 2012 to 2022. But a KFF Health News-Associated Press analysis found the rate has not fallen for Latinos as much as it has for other racial and ethnic groups.
Namibian Court Overturns and Declares Unconstitutional a Law Criminalizing Gay Sex Between Men
A court in Namibia on Friday overturned and declared unconstitutional a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex between men in a victory for LGBTQ campaigners in the southern African nation.
A Mexico City Neighborhood Keeps the Iconic Volkswagen Beetle Alive
The Volkswagen Beetle, or "vocho" as it's known in Mexico, may have been born in Germany, but in this hilly neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City, there's no doubt about it: The "Bug" is king.
Abortion Access Has Won When It's Been on the Ballot. That's Not an Option for Half the States
Tucked inside the West Virginia Statehouse is a copy of a petition to lawmakers with a simple request: Let the voters decide whether to reinstate legal access to abortion.
Former CNN Anchor Takes on Professor in Primary Aimed at Finding Democrat Who Can Win on Long Island
A former CNN anchor and a retired chemistry professor are facing off in a Democratic primary to pick a challenger to U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota in an eastern Long Island congressional district that has been in Republican hands for a decade.
Reports: Gay Men 'Hunted' in Public Park by Knife-Wielding Pack of Attackers
An Irish senator called for more police patrols after an incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park in which a gang of six men armed with knives allegedly "hunted" a small group of gay friends.
FBI Identifies Serial Rapist as Person Responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park Killings
The killings sent a wave of fear through the LGBTQ+ community in 1996, but the FBI said during a news conference Thursday that there is no evidence that the women were targeted because of their sexual orientation.
At The Prelude Network, It's Pride All Year Long
The Prelude Network offers answers, empathy, and acceptance to LGBTQ+ families interested in family-building through IVF — and not just during Pride Month.