Health May 25 Mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks Infections exploded in the wake of Pride gatherings in June. Health officials and event organizers say there are many reasons to be optimistic that history will not repeat this year. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Mar 31 Transgender Day of Visibility rallies held amid increasingly hostile legislation Thousands of people are rallying across the country as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility in support of the rights of transgender people and their resilience amid what many denounced as an increasingly hostile environment. By Wilson Ring, Associated Press
Health Aug 18 WATCH: U.S. to offer extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events The government on Thursday announced the launch of program that sets aside a pool of 50,000 doses for different cities and states. At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months,. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Education Nov 10 After banning teachers from displaying diversity symbols, Oregon school board fires superintendent The escalating disputes on the Newberg School Board come as schools nationwide have become battlegrounds, with arguments over vaccine and mask mandates and how racism is addressed in teaching. By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press
Jun 26 New York City celebrates gay pride with jubilant march By Omar Etman Thousands of marchers were expected to participate in the celebration, which organizers said would likely be the largest held. Continue reading
Sep 28 Will Serbia’s gay pride march help it get into the EU? By Rialda Zukic Hundreds turned out for the first gay pride march held in four years in Belgrade, Serbia, on Sunday. The event was meant to be a show of tolerance for Serbia, a historically conservative nation, as it continues to seek admittance… Continue reading
Jun 05 U.S. Armed Forces color guard to march in gay pride parade By Colleen Shalby For the first time in American history, the U.S. Armed Forces color guard will march in a gay pride parade. The 39th annual Capital Pride parade in Washington, D.C., is likely to attract 150,000 spectators. While there’s never been… Continue reading