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DOT Sec Sean Duffy Bans Rainbow Crosswalks as Safety Hazard
The Daily Mail reports that DOT Secretary Sean Duffy "sent a letter to governors in all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as Washington, D.C.'s mayor telling them to get rid of rainbow crosswalks — among other potentially distracting messaging."
How US Adults' Views on Same-Sex Marriage have Changed Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Ruling
Recent polling from Gallup shows that Americans' support for same-sex marriage is higher than it was in 2015.
Watch: Brutal P-Town Attack Investigated as Possible Hate Crime; City Beefs Up Police Presence for a Safe and Welcoming July 4th
The Cape Cod fishing village long seen as a queer destination is the site of several seemingly hate-driven incidents, including a brutal beating to which three slur-hurling men allegedly subjected a victim.
Trump Administration Removing 988 Hotline Service Tailored to LGBTQ+ Youth In July
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
How People Are Celebrating, Protesting and Traveling for July Fourth
Recent polls will tell you there's been a drop in national pride among Americans, particularly Democrats in the Trump era, with some questioning whether to celebrate July Fourth at all this year.
In LGBTQ+ Storybook Case, Supreme Court Handed a Win to Parental Rights, Raising Tough Questions for Educators
Mahmoud v. Taylor, which the Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents objecting to LGBTQ+ books in classrooms, raises questions about how far parents can question curricular content.
California's Largest Blaze This Year Explodes in Size as Hot Weather Raises Wildfire Risk Statewide
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.
Democrats See Trump's Big Bill as Key to Their Comeback. It May Not Be So Easy
Progressive groups are planning a "Families First" day of action for July 26 in all 50 states. They will highlight people hurt by the new Medicaid cuts and will hold a 60-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol.
Rural Hospitals Brace for Financial Hits or Even Closure Under Republicans' $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut
With Congress planning around $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts, the more than 3,000 residents of Webster County, Nebraska could lose the ER, the clinic, and the nursing home tied to their hospital.
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-DEI and Transgender Rights Bills, Calling Them 'Mean-Spirited'
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed on Thursday three anti-DEI bills and another measure that in part would target transgender rights.
Chaos and Questions :: Drive-By Shooting Kills 4 at LGBTQ+-Owned Chicago Restaurant
A Black and LGBTQ-owned Creole restaurant was created as a safe space "where Black, Brown, Queer, and allied communities could gather, be celebrated, and feel at home," but a drive-by shooting shattered that safety.
The House Gives Final Approval to Trump's Big Tax Bill in a Milestone for His Second-Term Agenda
House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress.
Watch: Longtime Catholic School Music Teacher Axed after Parent Digs Up His Husband's Obit
A longtime music teacher at a Catholic school says he was fired from his job of two decades after a parent dug up his husband's obituary and sounded the alarm. But his being gay was never really a secret.
Supreme Court Will Take Up a New Case about Which School Sports Teams Transgender Students Can Join
Just two weeks after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the justices said they will review lower court rulings in favor of transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia.
Trump Administration Claims Education Grants Used for 'Radical Leftwing Agenda' Including 'Queer Resistance in the Arts'
The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants earmarked for immigrants' children and low-income students to help fund "a radical leftwing agenda."
Euro 2025 Pits Celebrated Soccer Couple Harder and Eriksson as Opponents in Denmark-Sweden Game
Sweden defender Magdalena Eriksson's job Friday is stopping the threat of Denmark captain Pernille Harder - her life partner - in their opening game at the Women's European Championship.
Hong Kong Proposes Recognizing Same-Sex Partnerships Formed Overseas
Hong Kong's government on Wednesday proposed a registration system that would recognize same-sex partnerships formed overseas, granting such couples more rights in the city.
Virginia Agrees Not to Fully Enforce State Law Banning Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors
Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group that sued over the law.
Rugby Stars Lock Lips. How About That Locker Room Victory Kiss?
Two key players from the Toulouse rugby team celebrated the franchise's third straight league championship by locking lips in the locker room.
The "No Tax" Promise That's Not Really No Tax
President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans' mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits. It does not.