Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event
The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.
Pride month: Burger King Austria debuts Pride Whopper with same-side buns
The fast-food chain debuted its Pride Whopper, which is the same Whopper served with the same half of a bun on each side.
Marines respond to anti-gay posts after recognizing Pride Month: ‘Have a meritorious day!’
Some Marines in South Carolina are standing their ground after expressing support for Pride Month in a recent Facebook post.
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’
A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.
Pride month: Biden calls for action in LGBTQI+ proclamation
“I will always have your back as your President,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
San Francisco police, firefighters refuse to march in Pride parade over uniform battle
SF Pride won't allow police officers to march in the parade unless they wear civilian clothes. Police officers have responded saying they won't participate in this year's event unless they can wear their uniforms.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.