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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.
Ron DeSantis-Linked Pastor Preaches Death for LGBTQ+ People
It might come as no surprise that the same Florida governor who's made his state so toxic that LGBTQ+ people are abandoning it has ties to a man of the cloth whose pastoral message is "kill the gays."
Montenegro Holds Snap Parliamentary Election that Could Determine EU Path
Montenegro was holding an early parliamentary election Sunday, which could put an end to years of instability that have hampered the small country on its route to joining the European Union.
Pope Francis Takes Doctors' Advice to Skip Sunday Public Blessing as he Recovers from Major Surgery
Pope Francis, "wisely" following doctors' advice, will skip Sunday's customary public blessing to allow himself to better heal after abdominal surgery earlier this week, his surgeon told reporters.
North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Tillis for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigration Policies
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state's senior U.S. senator, for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.
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.
LGBTQ+ Equality Advocates Call for New Strategies after Target Backlash
Following Target's removal of products in certain stores last week, activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new campaigns to convince corporate leaders not to cave to anti-LGBTQ+ groups.
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."
DeSantis Argues he's Top Trump Alternative Even as Ex-president's Indictment Overshadows 2024 Race
Ron DeSantis ventured far from the usual presidential campaign trail Saturday, heading to a rodeo in reliably red Oklahoma to make the case that he's the top alternative to Donald Trump.
Trump Blasts Federal Indictment as 'Baseless'
Donald Trump painted the 37 felony counts against him as an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn dire legal peril to political advantage and project a sense of normalcy.
Youth Environmentalists Bring Montana Climate Case to Trial after 12 Years, Seeking to Set Precedent
Whether a constitutional right to a healthy, livable climate is protected by state law is at the center of a lawsuit going to trial Monday in Montana.
As More LGBTQA+ Build Their Families, The Prelude Network® Reinforces its Commitment to Fertility Care for Everyone
More LGBTQ+ millennials are aspiring to grow their families and become parents. The Prelude Network® (Prelude) serves this demographic with a commitment to "Fertility Care for Everyone."
Indiana ACLU Challenges Provision Barring Instruction to Young Students about 'Human Sexuality'
Republican lawmakers approved the law this year during a session that targeted LGBTQ+ people in the state. It is due to take effect July 1 after Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed it into law in May.
Rome Holds LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Amid Backdrop of Meloni Government Crackdown on Surrogate Births
Rome's Pride parade wound its way through the Italian capital on Saturday, a colorful counterpoint to the national government's crackdown on surrogate pregnancies and same-sex parents.
Blue Jays Cut Pitcher Anthony Bass after Latest Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn't think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
LGBTQ+ Floridians are Abandoning the State, Asking for Help on GoFundMe
LGBTQ+ Floridians are fleeing a state that has become increasingly hostile toward them under Gov. Ron DeSantis, and some are asking for help on GoFundMe to fund their exodus.
Boris Johnson's Exit from Parliament Leaves UK Politics Reeling
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson left chaos in his wake Saturday after quitting Parliament with a blast at fellow lawmakers he accused of ousting him in a "witch hunt."