Cuomo signs Gender Recognition Act, NY adds 'X' gender mark on government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
Sesame Street creates family with two gay dads during Pride month
A family with two gay dads stopped by Sesame Street on Thursday to celebrate Family Day on the show.
A family with two gay dads stopped by Sesame Street on Thursday to celebrate Family Day on the show.
Deadly Pride parade crash was accidental, Fla. officials say
Authorities believe a truck driver accidentally plowed through a Florida Pride parade Saturday, killing one person.
Authorities believe a truck driver accidentally plowed through a Florida Pride parade Saturday, killing one person.
South Florida Pride crosswalk vandalized days after ribbon-cutting ceremony
On Saturday, a South Florida city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling its rainbow-colored Pride crosswalk. But by Monday, vandals had had already defaced the intersection with skid marks.
On Saturday, a South Florida city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling its rainbow-colored Pride crosswalk. But by Monday, vandals had had already defaced the intersection with skid marks.
‘American Idol’ alum David Archuleta reveals his struggles with sexuality
Former “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta revealed that he struggles with his sexuality and faith in a lengthy social media post on Saturday.
Former “American Idol” runner-up David Archuleta revealed that he struggles with his sexuality and faith in a lengthy social media post on Saturday.
'Hallowed ground’: President Biden to name Pulse nightclub as national memorial
President Joe Biden says on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial.
President Joe Biden says on the fifth anniversary of a mass shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando that he will sign a bill naming the site as a national memorial.
Support of same-sex marriage in US reaches all-time high, poll finds
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
Homophobia a motive for Montana man accused of firing into home, DOJ says
John Russell Howald, 44, is accused of a hate crime for allegedly firing into a person’s home saying he wanted to “get rid of the lesbians [and] gays,” according to DOJ officials.
John Russell Howald, 44, is accused of a hate crime for allegedly firing into a person’s home saying he wanted to “get rid of the lesbians [and] gays,” according to DOJ officials.
Celebrate Pride Month 2021 with these LGBTQ movies and shows that are free to stream
To celebrate Pride Month throughout the month of June, there are dozens of LGBTQ movies and television shows that are free to stream on Tubi.
To celebrate Pride Month throughout the month of June, there are dozens of LGBTQ movies and television shows that are free to stream on Tubi.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
LA Pride Parade and Festival going virtual for second year in a row
This year's LA Pride Parade and Festival is going virtual for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
This year's LA Pride Parade and Festival is going virtual for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Breaking barriers: Meet the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band from Los Angeles
Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles celebrates the traditions of Mexico while also creating a safe space for professional LGBTQ+ musicians.
Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles celebrates the traditions of Mexico while also creating a safe space for professional LGBTQ+ musicians.
Arkansas governor vetoes ban on gender-confirming treatments for transgender youth
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
WI bills seek to limit transgender athletes, kindergarten through college
Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.
Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Delaware elects country’s first transgender state senator
Democrat Sarah McBride won a state Senate race on Tuesday in Delaware, and would become the first openly transgender state senator in the country when sworn in.
Democrat Sarah McBride won a state Senate race on Tuesday in Delaware, and would become the first openly transgender state senator in the country when sworn in.
Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.