LGBT rights
Denver Zoo Introduces Same-Sex Flamingo Couple
They posted a photo of the two birds, both named after iconic, queer singers Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass to the zoo's official Facebook page on Tuesday.
Pride 2019: How Celebrities Are Standing Up for LGBT Rights
Taylor Swift, Prince Harry, Lizzo, and other stars are spreading messages of inclusion and equality during Pride month.
Pastor Says Gay People 'Appropriate' the Rainbow from God
Pastor E.W. Jackson, a Baptist minister, praised the Trump administration for rejecting requests from U.S. embassies to fly the gay pride symbol on their flagpoles this month.
Gay Teen Fired From Dream Job at Christian Camp Over Sexuality
The religious organization fired the 18-year-old after discovering he was gay through social media posts.
YouTuber Daniel Howell Comes Out as Gay and Social Media Explodes
"Whatever heterosexual is, I ain't it," British YouTuber Daniel Howell announced in a video to his over 6 million subscribers.
Twitter Reacts to Claims That Nicholas Sparks Is Homophobic, Racist
Emails appear to show that the bestselling author pushed back against the headmaster's efforts to make the Epiphany School more inclusive.
Sheriff's Deputy Says LGBT 'Freaks' and 'Animals' Should Be Executed
Knoxville Sheriff's Deputy Grayson Fritts referred to his knowledge of law enforcement while calling on police to round up members of the LGBT community.
Pulse Survivor: We Must Honor Their Deaths With Action, Not Prayers
On the third anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida, when 49 people were killed by a gunman, survivor Brandon Wolf calls on us to honor them with activism.
Detroit Pride: Armed Neo-Nazis Baited African Americans With Chimp Noises
A group of armed neo-Nazis from the National Socialist Movement sought to incite violence at the Detroit Pride Parade, the city's police chief James Craig said.
VP Pence Says Not Flying Rainbow Flags at Embassies The 'Right Decision'
"When it comes to the American flagpole and American embassies and capitals around the world, having the one American flag fly is the right decision," Pence said.
Franklin Graham Applauds State Department Rainbow Pride Flag Ban
Prominent Evangelist Franklin Graham thanked President Donald Trump and the State Department for helping deny U.S. embassies from flying the rainbow pride flag.
Being Gay is Linked to These Biological Mechanisms, Scientists Say
Experts believe variables, such as being left-handed, are associated with sexual orientation in men.
Armed Neo-Nazis March With Police Protection During Detroit Pride Parade
The white nationalist protesters made Nazi salutes and reportedly tore up a Pride flag as the demonstrated at the Michigan LGBT event.
Arrests Made in London Bus Attack on Lesbian Couple
All alleged attackers are young men between the ages of 15 to 18, said the police.
L.A. Pride Parade Route, Public Transport Information, Where To Watch
The theme #JUSTUNITE aims to bring together thousands from L.A.'s LGBTQ community as well as the straight community, creating memories in the spirit of unity and togetherness.
Legal Experts Say Trump's Comments Could Impact Trans Military Ban Case
"The numbers he pulled out of the air are completely false," one law professor said.
Lesbians Beaten by Men for Refusing to Kiss For Their Entertainment
Uruguay national and her American girlfriend attacked on London bus during night out.
Texas County Commissioner Refuses to Sign Pride Week Proclamation
"Just because you are the LGBTQ, or whatever it's called, community doesn't mean I have to suck it up and support it," said the Pct. 1 commissioner in Corpus Christi.
Steven Crowder Decries Carlos Maza After YouTube Ad Ban
YouTube removed monetization from Crowder's channel after journalist Carlos Maza highlighted a number of racial and homophobic comments Crowder made.
LGBTQ Group Slams 'Dangerous' Mayor Who Said Gay People Must Be Killed
Alabama mayor Mark Chambers responded to a Facebook post about homosexuals, transvestites and socialists that he wanted to "kill the problem out."
New York City Hotels Celebrate Pride with Special Events and Packages
As New York revs up for World Pride, the city's hotels are rolling out the rainbow carpet all throughout June.
'Straight Pride' Parade Is Apparently a Thing in Boston
One commenter asked, "How fragile must your ego be to think you're oppressed when you're the majority?"
Tinder Provides an Update in Celebration of Pride Month
On Tuesday, Tinder announced plans to roll out its Sexual Orientation update, a major addition to the platform developed in collaboration with GLAAD.
Google Doodle Marks Anniversary with Colorful Slideshow
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
Alabama Church to Show 'Arthur' Gay Wedding Episode After State TV Ban
The First Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama will host a screening and wedding party to celebrate the episode on June 15.
50+ Companies Launching Pride Collections
Nike, American Eagle and Disney are among the companies celebrating inclusion, equality and love for LGBT Pride month.
Drag Queen Makeup Tutorial Canceled at Ohio Library Following Intervention
Ohio House Speaker Republican Larry Householder blasted the event as "stunningly bizarre" and a "joke."
Catholic Bishop: Catholics 'Should Not Support' LGBTQ Pride Month Events
LGBTQ Pride Events "are especially harmful for children," Bishop of Providence Thomas Tobin tweeted.
2020 Candidate Kirsten Gillibrand Rolls Out LGBTQ Rights Platform
"LGBTQ people deserve to live, work, raise families, and succeed just like anyone else ," Gillibrand wrote.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off Pride Month With Equality Act Endorsement
"The fact that, legally, some people are at the mercy of the hatred and bigotry of others," wrote Swift, "is disgusting and unacceptable."