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The Pride Flag, Trans Activist Spark War of Words Between White House and Fox News
There is a war of words going on between the White House and Fox News, further deepening the divide across the United States.
New Spider-Man Film Pulled from Cinema Programs in Arab World, Possibly over Transgender Flag
The new "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" was abruptly removed from cinema listings in more than a dozen Muslim-majority countries without explanation, apparently over a blink-and-you-miss-it transgender poster in the background of one frame.
US 3-0 Win over Mexico Cut Short by Homophobic Chants on Night of 4 Red Cards
Four players were ejected and the match was cut short by the referee after repeated homophobic chants Thursday night.
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
Twitter Worst Among Social Media Platforms when it Comes to LGBTQ+ Safety, GLAAD Says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. But Twitter is the worst.
Gay McIcon? LGBTQ+ Fans Embrace Grimace, McDonald's Purple Mascot
McDonald's is celebrating its blobby purple character Grimace with a new milkshake, and gay fans are happily embracing his color and June birthday as evidence he's an LGBTQ+ icon.
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
Bud Light, America's Top Beer for Decades, Falls to Second Following LGBTQ+ Marketing Criticism
After more than two decades as America's best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place.
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.
In Blow to Russian LGBTQ+ Community, Lawmakers Weigh a Bill Banning Gender Transitioning Procedures
Russian lawmakers gave initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would outlaw gender transitioning procedures in yet another blow to the country's beleaguered LGBTQ+ community.
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.
New Report Reconfirms Gay, Bisexual People Face 'Erasure,' Suffer Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse at Higher Rates
A new government report reconfirms that gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals experience mental health challenges and substance abuse at higher rates. The report links the stats to "erasure" and stigma.
9-Year-Old Girl Harassed at Track Meet, Left Sobbing by Adults Insisting She's Transgender
A 9-year-old girl competing in a track meet was left "shaking and sobbing" after the grandparents of another girl began loudly insisting she was transgender and saying she didn't belong there.
Starbucks Denies Claims that it's Banning Pride Displays but Union Organizers are Skeptical
Starbucks is denying union organizers' claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash.
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.
Nevada GOP Governor Signs Trans Health Bills While Vetoing Another, Bucking Party Trends
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed two bills related to transgender rights and vetoed another, bucking trends from other Republican governors across the country who have pushed anti-transgender policies.
Founder of Sexuality-focused Women's Wellness Company Pleads Not Guilty in Forced Labor Case
An entrepreneur who promoted group "orgasmic meditation" as a road to women's well-being pleaded not guilty to a charge of manipulating traumatized people into debt, undesired sex, and underpaid work.
Lower House of Japan's Parliament Passes Bill to Promote LGBTQ+ Awareness, but Not Guarantee Rights
The powerful lower house of Japan's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests.
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.