Jun 12 Biden to name Pulse Nightclub a national memorial By Josh Boak, Associated Press The president emphasized that the country must do more to reduce gun violence, such as banning assault weapons and closing loopholes in regulations that enable gun buyers to bypass background checks. Continue reading
Jun 10 21 lesbian bars remain in America. Owners share why they must be protected By Dorothy Hastings, Joshua Barajas, Chloe Jones, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Owners and general managers of lesbian bars share what makes these queer spaces vital, how they survived the pandemic, and why this part of LGBTQ nightlife needs to be preserved. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH: ‘Transgender rights are human rights,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says By Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he is proud to call the LGBTQ members of the Armed forces his "teammates" every month. Austin's comments came during a speech to mark the 10th Annual LGBT Pride Month Celebration at the Pentagon… Continue reading
May 19 Tennessee governor approves transgender youth treatment ban By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee's Gov. Bill Lee has approved legislation that bans gender-confirming treatment for young minors despite objections that the series of bills unfairly discriminate against an already vulnerable population. Continue reading
May 19 ‘I am proud.’ Demi Lovato comes out as nonbinary By Associated Press Lovato said they picked gender-neutral pronouns as “this best represents the fluidity I feel in my gender expression.”… Continue reading
Mar 15 Vatican bars same-sex union blessing, says God ‘can’t bless sin’ By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican's orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions. Its conclusion was "negative."… Continue reading
Mar 04 Mississippi governor to sign bill limiting transgender athletes’ ability to compete By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he'll sign a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls’ or women’s sports teams in the state’s schools and universities. Continue reading
Jan 15 Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV, study shows By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press "We're hoping that is just a blip and not the beginning of a trend," GLAAD's President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in an interview, adding that the decrease overall was largely due to fewer shows being made. Continue reading
Dec 01 ‘All my love, Elliot’: ‘Umbrella Academy’ actor comes out as transgender By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The Oscar-nominated actor who starred in "Juno," "Inception" and "The Umbrella Academy" has come out as transgender with the name of Elliot Page. He made the announcement Tuesday in a moment greeted as a watershed for the trans community in… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 5:35 LGBTQ foster kids have a harder time finding permanent homes By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green According to a recent study, more than a third of kids in New York City's foster care system identify as LGBTQ. Most of those children end up in group homes and treatment centers, rather than finding permanent homes with families. Continue watching