Jun 01 Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride parade under Israel’s far-right government By Isaac Scharf, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The march in the conservative city is always tense and tightly secured by police and has been wracked by violence in the past. But this year, Israel finds itself deeply riven over a contentious government plan to overhaul the judiciary. Continue reading
May 29 Watch 6:07 The state-level battles brewing in America over LGBTQ+ rights By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Gabrielle Hays, Adam Kemp, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang More than a dozen GOP-led states have passed bans with limits ranging from healthcare to sports participation, while Democratic-controlled states have sought to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with NewsHour Communities correspondents Gabrielle Hays… Continue watching
May 25 Mpox health emergency has ended, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 24 After backlash and threats, Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from store By Anne D'Innocenzio Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 7:16 Los Angeles Dodgers re-invite satirical drag group to Pride Night after backlash By Stephanie Sy, Dorothy Hastings The Los Angeles Dodgers are the latest corporation to get tangled in the culture wars. They originally planned to include a queer and trans group for a Dodgers' pride event, then, under pressure, retracted their invitation. Now, they’ve changed their… Continue watching
May 23 Largest U.S. LGBTQ+ rights group issues Florida travel advisory By Associated Press The LGBTQ+ advocacy group joins the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel or relocation warnings for the Sunshine State. Continue reading
May 20 AP report: Many bills restricting trans health care came from handful of far-right groups By Jeff McMillan, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press, Kavish Harjai, Associated Press/Report for America At least 17 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. An Associated Press analysis found that often those bills sprang not from grassroots or constituent demand, but from the pens of a handful of conservative… Continue reading
May 10 Missouri lawmakers ban transgender care for minors, restrict coverage for adults By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Transgender minors won't have access to puberty blockers, hormones or surgery under legislation passed in Missouri. Continue reading
May 08 Illinois moves toward gender inclusivity as other states move away By Claire Savage, Associated Press Illinois lawmakers passed a trio of bills that would update existing laws to be more gender inclusive and add protections for LGBTQ marriages. Continue reading
May 04 At CPAC, Hungary’s Viktor Orban decries LGBTQ+ rights, migration By Justin Spike, Associated Press Hungary's populist prime minister has likened liberalism to a "virus" in an opening speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the Hungarian capital on Thursday. Continue reading