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Dozens protest outside church telling folks to "ditch Pride" & "embrace humility"
Dozens of protestors gathered outside New Hope Community Church in Palatine, IL, on Friday after the religious institution displayed a series of anti-Pride messages on an electronic sign outside the building. "Ditch Pride, embrace humility," one message reads. Another declares, "We love you enough t
Anti-LGBTQ+ Florida Lawmaker Caught Claude-Handed Using AI to Draft Legislation
In addition to opposing care for trans youth, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has criticized Pete Buttigieg for using parental leave.
The swatting of Pete Buttigieg: How the far-right culture war has weaponized children
Pete Buttigieg’s chilling account of being briefly separated from his four-year-old twins due to an anonymous false report should leave every parent – gay or straight – angry, and every American alarmed. He rightly called the experience the “darkest hours” of his life. Related NYC's DSA victories pr
EEOC tells trans teacher outright it no longer investigates trans discrimination cases
A federal investigator told a trans teacher that his complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is being dismissed because the agency is no longer allowed to investigate trans rights cases. The move confirms the real-world effect of a policy put out in a memo by the EEOC chair u
Gov. signs 3 trans rights bills into law & then marches in Pride parade that afternoon
On Sunday, just hours before he marched in the Chicago Pride Parade, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed three trans rights bills into law. HB 5095 solidifies the process for trans people to correct the gender marker on their IDs to male, female, or X. HB 5492 mandates that insurance companies cove
Emblems of equality: Discovering the world of LGBTQ+ Pride flags
During Pride Month, it's common to see a variety of LGBTQ+ Pride flags. But the variety of designs and meanings can be hard to decipher. Each one has its own unique history and symbolism, which celebrate the diversity of identities under the queer umbrella. Below is an explanation of some of the mos
Clavicular’s Audience Is Extremely Paranoid He May Have Kissed a Trans Woman on Stream
Despite the rumor being debunked, some of his fans are now transvestigating a cisgender model he kissed in Paris.
NYC's DSA victories prove the left is ready for change. Let's hope the old guard gets the message.
Last week's primary results built on a theme that's been running through this year's elections. If you want to win as a Democrat, you better be willing to ditch the consultants and give the people what they want. And what they want are fighters who are thinking differently about politics. A lot of t
Remember when Lauren Boebert freaked out over “a guy” in a women’s bathroom? She was totally wrong.
Anti-trans Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) issued a public apology on Thursday after reportedly mistaking a cisgender woman in a U.S. Capitol restroom for out transgender Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE). She allegedly told the woman, “You shouldn’t be here,” an anonymous Republican representative told The Dail
Iran, Egypt play in World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Iran and Egypt on Friday faced off during the World Cup’s “Pride Match” in Seattle. Iran is among the handful of countries in which consensual same-sex sexual relations remain punishable by death. Discrimination and persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity is commonplace in Egypt.
Queer consumers overwhelmingly support inclusive companies. Consistency & brand authenticity is key.
LGBTQ+ consumers spend about $1.4 trillion in the U.S. annually and $3.9 trillion globally, but about 70% are spending their money with businesses that they see supporting the community — and an almost equal amount are avoiding companies they see as reducing their inclusion commitments — according t
Malaysian government asks public to use derogatory phrase in place of "LGBT"
The government of Malaysia is urging the public to discontinue use of the term "LGBT" to avoid "normalizing" LGBTQ+ people and the broader community. In its place, the Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs, Marhamah Rosli, says the public should now use the term “budaya songsang,” or "perverted/devi
Remember when DeSantis tore up a Miami Pride crosswalk with bulldozers & sledgehammers?
Under the direction of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and a mandate from the Trump administration’s Department of Transportation, dozens of workers from Florida's Department of Transportation (FDOT) on Sunday evening bulldozed and sledgehammered an iconic Pride crosswalk located in the center of the
PHOTOS: Frederick Pride Parade
The second annual Frederick Pride Parade was held in the streets of downtown Frederick, Md. on Friday, June 26. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) View on Threads The post PHOTOS: Frederick Pride Parade appeared first on Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News.
Democracy demands we never relinquish our freedom for some promise of security
I know that everyone who has ever lived on planet Earth has suffered some form of difficulty, hardship, or trauma during their early years. Everyone, even those who may have died in the womb. During those early years when we experienced hardships, we learned, most likely automatically, some “surviva
Carla Hall goes from ‘Top Chef’ to the stage
‘Please Underestimate Me’Through July 12Olney Theatre Centerat Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd.Olney, Md.$47-$101Olneytheatre.org Carla Hall gained celebrity status from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef.” She was funny and fun, and with her kooky signature catch phrase “Hooty hoo” and the
‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’
“Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast” was a phrase often repeated in many of my management courses from the University of Illinois. The concept was discussed at length – how the best laid plans can sometimes be supported or derailed by the culture of the people involved in whichever project to be im
D.C. has a chance to lead on equitable transit through AVs
As a child, my relationship with cars was defined by instability and fear. That changed when I got to ride in an autonomous vehicle (AV) for the first time in 2024. Growing up my father was obsessed with cars and he purchased and leased more than 30 vehicles. Unfortunately, this obsession ultimately
"A day of celebration": Nepal legalizes marriage equality
LGBTQ+ people in Nepal are overjoyed by a June 18th ruling by the Nepalese Supreme Court that same-sex couples deserve the same marriage rights as opposite-sex couples. “Today is a day of celebration for LGBTQIA+ people and families across Nepal,” Manisha Dhakal, executive director of the Nepalese L
Remember when police raided a gay bar & the patrons did something surprising?
In a moment of resistance and queer solidarity, a drag show went on despite patrons and performers being kicked out of a bar by about 20 police officers in bulletproof vests. Police raided Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ venue P Town Bar on Friday in the middle of a drag event. Related Fentanyl has found queer ni
Trans dad pens touching ode to daughter who taught him to be "happy & secure" in his gender
On Father's Day, a trans dad published a beautiful tribute to the relationship he has built with his daughter, one in which "gender was never complicated," as he explains it. In a series of cartoons for the New York Times (illustrated by Hannah Jacons), Zach Ellams says that he has been living as a
“Hot Dykes Melt ICE”: Photos From the 2026 NYC Dyke March
The event, held without sponsors or permits, maintains its vital political edge 33 years later.
New photo exhibit celebrating queer veterans brings healing & unity: "It's really been just a joy”
To photographer Mel Porter, one of the clearest examples of the Trump administration's antipathy for the LGBTQ+ community isn't what it's done, but what it has stopped doing. “I actually do work for the Veterans Hospital in Buffalo,” Porter said. “And one of the things that's been noticeable is, the
"He was unafraid": A gay man's quest to live as openly as his younger self
It was the summer of 1956, and Michael Lloyd Gregory was seated on the front porch of his home in Wichita, Kansas, posing for a photo taken by his father. He was two years old at the time. "My mom 'styled' me that day," he recalls. Related She wasn't looking for love when she swiped right for the ve
Don't fall for Donald Trump's toxic understanding of manhood. Queer people know a better way.
Donald J. Trump does not now or has ever understood the concept of “human strength” and what it is to be a “man.” Instead, Trump performs strength in ways that many progressive advocates construct as “toxic hypermasculinity.” Actually, one does not need to have been assigned “male” at birth to repro
"A massive safe space of hopeful queer sapphic love": Hayley Kiyoko talks life goals
Pop star, writer, and filmmaker Haley Kiyoko has long been cemented as a sapphic legend, referred to lovingly by her fans as the "Lesbian Jesus." The singer has been making music and music videos celebrating sapphic love since well before doing so became a bit more mainstream. And now, she has relea
Remember when Donald Trump was mocked for his outrageous claim about the economy?
Commentators on MSNBC could not contain their laughter after Donald Trump tried to claim that only the good parts of the economy are because of him. NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker asked during an interview, "When does it become the Trump economy?" Related 'Animatronic' Trump offic
Ron DeSantis tried to ban rainbow crosswalks. These 2 cities responded with color & pride.
Here are this week’s most popular positive stories, with some fun social media posts tossed in too. Like seeing uplifting content like this? Sign up for our Good News email. It's the last week of Pride month, which always makes us feel a bit sad), but we have some good news for ya — there was so muc
Pete Buttigieg shares “darkest hours” of his life after false allegations forced him apart from kids
Former Secretary of Transportation and likely 2028 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after an anonymous false report alleging he was a danger to his young twins. Buttigieg detailed the ordeal firsthand in a post on Substack, titled “A Terrible Thing Happen
Buttigieg says false report temporarily separated him from his children
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday recounted being separated from his children following an anonymous police report later determined to be false. The openly gay former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and current 2028 presidential contender was accused of posing a danger to his child
11 years after Obergefell, marriage equality remains under scrutiny
Friday marks 11 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Constitution protects same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges. Despite that major win for LGBTQ people nationwide, the case may be on shakier ground than originally thought. Obergefell v. Hodges, the case that determined the Constitution
Ringleader in Torture and Killing of Trans Man Sam Nordquist Pleads Guilty
Precious Arzuaga, 38, entered a guilty plea to all charges, including first-degree murder.
Federal officials launch Title IX probe into Md. schools over trans athletes
On June 23, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced it is launching a Title IX investigation into three Maryland school districts and the Maryland State Department of Education for failing to enforce sex-based protections guaranteed by federal law. The districts include
Pete Buttigieg Was Separated From His Children After False CPS Report Targeted His Family
Michigan State Police said it received an anonymous report and determined it was false. Buttigieg said the ordeal forced him to spend a night away from his and Chasten Buttigieg’s 4-year-old twins.
”Scary” new law lets employees deadname their trans colleagues
A state representative in Louisiana is speaking out over new legislation signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry (R) granting employees in the state a right to deadname trans colleagues. The legislation describes the disrespect as “constitutionally protected speech.” Related The Texas GOP's official 202
The World Cup "Pride Match" will go on despite fury from FIFA & both participating teams
An unlikely pair of countries, Iran and Egypt, are competing Friday night in what's been billed as the 2026 World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle. Neither nation's government recognizes LGBTQ+ rights. And FIFA, the World Cup's governing body, is denying there's a "Pride Match" at all. Related The Pride
Texas expected to approve mandatory Bible readings for public school students
The Texas State Board of Education is set to vote on a proposal that would establish a mandatory reading list for K-12 public school students. The list, an oddity in its own right, includes extensive selections from the Bible while snubbing all other religions. The Republican-majority board is expec
Emira D'Spain Had No Idea She Was Going to Be Bravo’s First Trans Cast Member
The reality star says she routinely gets DMs from parents of newly out trans youth.
Remember when Amy Coney Barrett gave “concrete” reasons why marriage equality will remain in place?
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett confirmed her belief that marriage equality has resulted in "very concrete reliance interests" that make it unlikely to be overturned. In a conversation with the New York Times’ Ross Douthat, Barrett defined reliance interests as "things that would be upset or