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TikTok Bans Anti-LGBTQ, Pro-Conversion Therapy Content
Today, TikTok announced in a statement that the social media platform will ban anti-LGBTQ content, including that which promotes conversion therapy.
Palm Springs Pride 2020 To Celebrate Under the Theme Exist. Resist. Persist.
Pride Week is November 6-8 in Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Pride organization is encouraging the community to come together in solidarity under the theme Exist. Resist. Persist.
'X Factor' Winner Dalton Harris Comes Out as Pansexual
Dalton Harris, winner of the U.K.'s "The X Factor" Season 15 in 2008, appears to have come out as pansexual over the weekend.
2020 Deadliest Year on Record for Trans Community
2020 is the deadliest year on record for the transgender community.
South Australia Moves to Ban 'Gay Panic' Defense
South Australia has moved forward with a bill to revoke "gay panic" as a defense in court for perpetrators of anti-LGBTQ crimes.
Gus Kenworthy Opens Up About Depression, Suicide in New Interview
In a new interview, out Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy discusses his struggles with depression and suicide before coming out.
'Mr. Gay England' Trans Finalist Targeted by Anti-Trans LGB Alliance
Chiyo Gomes, a 24-year-old drag artist and transgender finalist for Mr. Gay England, has been on the receiving end of attacks by the LGB Alliance, an extreme trans-exclusionary group.
Watch: Conservative New Zealand Activist Tells Gay Dad He'll Cause Child 'Emotional Damage'
In a video gone viral, a right-wing activist for New Zealand's New Conservative Party told a gay couple that they will cause their child "emotional damage."
Trump's Initiative to Decriminalize Homosexuality Worldwide Labeled 'Smoke and Mirrors'
Openly gay former diplomat and political adviser Richard Grenell's claim that President Trump helped legalize homosexuality internationally is provably false according to LGBTQ activists.
Watch: 'We Got You' - NFL Players Support LGBTQ Teammates in 'Coming Out Day' PSA
The NFL has launched a series of initiatives associated with LGBTQ History Month, which includes National Coming Out Day on Sunday and Spirit Day on Thursday. Watch the Coming Out Day video below.
Watch: Oreo and PFLAG Team for Short Film and Limited Edition Rainbow Cookies
In an ongoing partnership, Oreo has teamed with PFLAG National for a new short film and a limited edition package of #ProudParent Oreo Rainbow Cookies.
Grindr Security Flaw Puts Users at Risk of Being Hacked
A security flaw in the gay dating app Grindr was recently discovered, putting user accounts at risk of being taken over by malicious actors.
Come Out With Pride 2020 Takes Place October 10 with Virtual, Social Distanced Events
Come Out With Pride takes place on Saturday, October 10, with "Pride In The House Virtual Extravaganza," "Pride In The Streets Vehicle Procession" and other virtual and social distanced events.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade on 'Wildly Inspiring' Transgender Daughter
After being selected as one of TIME Magazine's '100 Most Influential People,' Union and Wade celebrate their trans daughter in a video accompanying the feature.
NYC Pride Membership Elects a New, Diverse Executive Board
Heritage of Pride, Inc (HOP), the organization that produces the official NYC Pride events, has appointed a new, diverse Executive Board elected by the organization's membership.
Merriam-Webster Updates Definition for 'Bisexual'
Just in time for Bisexual Visibility Day, Merriam-Webster has updated its definition of "bisexual," making it less binary.
Atlanta Pride Announces 2020 Virtual Programming
Earlier this year, due to concerns around COVID-19, the APC announced that the 50th anniversary festival would be a virtual event. In spite of this change, there is a fantastic lineup of programming that they will stream!
Reno Teacher Protests School Board Policy Banning Pride Flags in Classroom
Jennifer Leja is protesting her school district's policy banning Pride flags in the classroom, flags that signal to LGBTQ students that her classroom is a safe space.
Kiss and Tell: Burger King & Ronald McDonald Lock Lips for Pride Ad
A Finnish ad campaign celebrating LGBTQ Pride features two fast-food giants' mascots locking lips.
Kentucky Woman's Pride Flag Stolen, Neighbors Fly One in Solidarity
After Caroline Walker's Pride flag was stolen from the front porch of her Covington, Kentucky house, her straight next door neighbors put one up in solidarity.