Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
Phoenix Pride files for bankruptcy
Phoenix Pride has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but emphasizes that the nonprofit is not closing and its annual festival will still take place as scheduled.
Phoenix Pride has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection but emphasizes that the nonprofit is not closing and its annual festival will still take place as scheduled.
Phoenix Pride files for bankruptcy days before Pride Month
The Phoenix Pride Festival is still on for October after the local nonprofit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial challenges.
The Phoenix Pride Festival is still on for October after the local nonprofit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial challenges.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
LGBTQ gun group membership rises after White House trans statement
The Tucson Pink Pistols, an LGBTQ+ organization that teaches its members how to protect themselves and use firearms, is reporting a rise in membership after the Trump administration said it will prioritize the rapid identification and neutralization of violent political groups whose ideology is anti-American, radically pro-transgender, and anarchist.
The Tucson Pink Pistols, an LGBTQ+ organization that teaches its members how to protect themselves and use firearms, is reporting a rise in membership after the Trump administration said it will prioritize the rapid identification and neutralization of violent political groups whose ideology is anti-American, radically pro-transgender, and anarchist.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Prison time for Phoenix Pride threat suspect
After pleading guilty to terrorist threats against Phoenix Pride, Marvin Jalo was sentenced to nearly two years. He will receive credit for time served and must pay fines and serve probation.
After pleading guilty to terrorist threats against Phoenix Pride, Marvin Jalo was sentenced to nearly two years. He will receive credit for time served and must pay fines and serve probation.
'Made a mistake:' Philz Coffee backtracks, will now keep Pride flags up
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
Teen pleads guilty to Phoenix Pride bomb plot
The person who allegedly planned to set off a bomb at the Phoenix Pride Festival has changed his plea to guilty. As part of a plea deal, Marvin Jalo faces nearly 4 years in prison, followed by at least five years of probation.
The person who allegedly planned to set off a bomb at the Phoenix Pride Festival has changed his plea to guilty. As part of a plea deal, Marvin Jalo faces nearly 4 years in prison, followed by at least five years of probation.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Supreme Court order against California law allows schools to out transgender students to parents
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
The California law respected students' right to privacy regarding their use of pronouns and gender expression, banning automatic parental notification.
Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.
Arizona House committee advances bill to ban minors from drag shows
Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would make it a Class 4 felony to expose minors to drag performances, the latest move in a long-running battle over the shows at the Arizona Capitol.
Republican lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would make it a Class 4 felony to expose minors to drag performances, the latest move in a long-running battle over the shows at the Arizona Capitol.
New legislation would ban minors from drag shows in Arizona
A new legislative effort at the Arizona Capitol seeks to criminalize the exposure of minors to drag performances, proposing a Class 4 felony for violators.
A new legislative effort at the Arizona Capitol seeks to criminalize the exposure of minors to drag performances, proposing a Class 4 felony for violators.
Teen accused of plotting terror attack on Phoenix Pride Festival appears in court
Marvin Jalo made an appearance in court after investigators found alleged conversations where he said he had a drone to move a bomb.
Marvin Jalo made an appearance in court after investigators found alleged conversations where he said he had a drone to move a bomb.
Tucson Pride Festival organizers cancel annual LGBT+ event, dissolves group
The organizers of Tucson Pride say the annual LGBTQ+ event, which was set to take place on Feb. 21, is now canceled altogether, and they have also agreed to dissolve the entire organization.
The organizers of Tucson Pride say the annual LGBTQ+ event, which was set to take place on Feb. 21, is now canceled altogether, and they have also agreed to dissolve the entire organization.
Tucson Pride Festival canceled, org to dissolve
Tucson's annual LGBT+ parade and festival is now a thing of the past, as organizers decided to cancel the annual event, as well as dissolving the entire organization.
Tucson's annual LGBT+ parade and festival is now a thing of the past, as organizers decided to cancel the annual event, as well as dissolving the entire organization.
Supreme Court hearing arguments on transgender athletes
Transgender rights are in front of the Supreme Court where justices are hearing arguments in two state cases to decide whether states can ban transgender girls from competing in women's school sports.
Transgender rights are in front of the Supreme Court where justices are hearing arguments in two state cases to decide whether states can ban transgender girls from competing in women's school sports.