LGBT Pride
The latest news on Pride, an annual recognition occuring every June of LGBTQ people and their history. A rainbow flag is often the symbol of the marches and festivities, the exact date of Pride differs city by city. Most locations time their Pride festivities for the last weekend in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, when LGBTQ people stood up to police brutality at New York's Stonewall bar.
Oklahoma Rep Slams Gov. for Saying 'No Such Thing' as Nonbinary
"If we are continuously saying like, 'You're not real, you have to suppress that part of you,' what is that going to do to our community?" Oklahoma's Mauree Turner, the nation's first nonbinary state lawmaker, asked.
Philadelphia Man Shot, Killed Stepfather Over Gay Guest, Prosecutor Says
"He made it known to his stepfather that he did not approve of that person coming into their house...that their house was a house of God," the prosecutor said.
Celebrities Who Shunned Netflix and Dave Chappelle in Trans Rights Debacle
Dave Chappelle has come under fire for poking fun at trans people in his Netflix special, "The Closer." Now performers including Dan Levy, George Takei and Elliot Page have spoken out against him.
Joe Rogan Calls Dave Chappelle a 'Nice Person' and 'Not a Hateful Soul'
"He's not a homophobic or transphobic person. He makes fun of himself. It's fun," Rogan said on his podcast.
'Superman' Artist Quits DC Comics, Says They're 'Ruining' Characters
Gabe Eltaeb, an artist with the comic book company, has railed against changes made to "Superman."
Nearly 40% Of U.S. Gen Zs, 30% Of Christians Identify as LGBTQ, Poll Shows
The results differed significantly from a February Gallup poll that showed just 5.6 percent of U.S. adults of all ages are not "heterosexual or straight."
'We Like Jokes!': Counterprotesters Stand Against Netflix Employee Walkout
The walkout is the latest development in the fight inside Netflix over Dave Chappelle's standup special, 'The Closer.'
Fired Netflix Employee Insists They Did Not Leak Dave Chappelle Details
Netflix confirmed that it had fired a worker last week for "sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company."
Ahead of Employee Walkout, Chappelle Special Continues to Trend on Netflix
On Wednesday, Netflix employees planned to walk out in protest of the company's response to the Chappelle controversy.
Netflix Says It Understands 'the Deep Hurt' Ahead Of Employee Walkout
Netflix said the company has "much more work to do" in response to Wednesday's planned walkout by employees.
Here's What Margaret Atwood Said After Transphobic Accusations
"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood received backlash for sharing an article which some deemed "transphobic" but she has clarified her stance online.
Ted Sarandos Refuses to Back Down Over Netflix Dave Chappelle Backlash
The Netflix co-CEO admitted he "screwed up" over his communications to staff over the controversial stand-up show.
Removing Chappelle Special Isn't a Demand From Netflix's Protesting Workers
The trans employee resource group wants a more prominent role in the company, and a disclaimer placed before content containing transphobic imagery or language.
Trans Netflix Staff Receive 'Threats of Violence' Amid Chappelle Backlash
Terra Field, a senior software engineer, went viral last week after she criticized Dave Chappelle's Netflix special on Twitter.
Loudon County Fiasco Illustrates the Folly of War on School Board Critics
But what really happened in Loudoun County? The truth about the incident undermines Garland's effort to criminalize legitimate public protests.
What Channing Tatum Said About Dave Chappelle's Transgender Controversy
Channing Tatum used his Instagram account to give his opinion on the Dave Chappelle controversy after the recent Netflix special "The Closer."
Black Transgender Man Shot, Died at Hospital After Driving Himself There
Mel Groves' death is at least the 39th violent death of a transgender or gender-nonconforming person in 2021.
Chappelle's Transgender Jokes Have Angered LGBTQ Community for Years
Dave Chappelle has been criticized by many for recent jokes about transgender people, but he's included such material in his act for years.
Netflix Previously Found Trans Community 'Substantially Underrepresented'
Transgender employees at the streaming giant are leading a walkout in protest of Dave Chappelle's new special and comments made by CEO Ted Sarandos.
Colorado First State to Include Gender Affirming Care as Essential Benefit
"Health care should be accessible, affordable and delivered equitably to all, regardless of your sexual orientation or gender identity," Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said.
Loudoun County Teen Put on Monitoring Before Trans Bathroom Assault
Parents across Virginia have protested what they say are school administrators' politically motivated policies, including those accommodating transgender students.
Transgender Netflix Employees Staging Walkout Over Chappelle Special
Netflix's CEO has defended the comedian's special and said the platform will not be taking it down.
Hochul, de Blasio to Move More Than 200 Prisoners out of Rikers Island
The number covers "nearly all" of the women and trans prisoners who are currently incarcerated at Rikers, Hochul's office said.
Parents Demand Loudoun County Supt. Resign Over School Assault Allegations
"To my knowledge, we don't have any record of assaults occurring in our restrooms," had said superintendent Scott Ziegler in June.
Trans Netflix Employee Terra Field 'Vindicated' After Being Reinstated
The software engineer at the streaming giant made headlines this week when her tweets about Dave Chappelle's new comedy special went viral.
Trans Netflix Employee Speaks Out After Being Suspended
Terra Field went viral last week when she tweeted in opposition to the stand-up comedian's anti-trans jokes on his latest special for the streaming giant.
List of LGBT Superheroes Grows With New Superman Coming Out as Bisexual
DC Comics said the reveal will be part of the new series' fifth issue, which is expected to hit shelves on November 9.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Called on to Resign After Latest LGBTQ Remarks
The White House, Human Rights Campaign, Equality North Carolina and top Democratic lawmakers are among those who have decried Mark Robinson's remarks.
Netflix CEO Defends Leaving Chappelle Special Up for Streaming
"Some people find the art of stand-up to be mean spirited but our members enjoy it, and its' an important part of our content offering," he wrote.
Biden Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in National Coming Out Day Message
The president told LGBTQ+ people: "You are loved and accepted just the way you are."
