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Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

35+ pics from Birmingham Pride that prove Central Alabama knows how to party

Queer joy came to the Yellowhammer state as Central Alabama celebrated its 46th anniversary.

Celebrating pride and resilience in The Deep South

In the face of new legislative challenges, the LGBTQ+ community of Birmingham, Alabama, celebrates the 46th anniversary of Pride with reinforced solidarity and unwavering commitment to equality, unity, and love.

Tom Daley Protests Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at Commonwealth Games

Olympian Tom Daley has called out countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws many times before. 

Eeek, It's a Lesbian Band

A longtime fan fave in the U.K., the women of Eeek hope to make it big across the pond someday too.

Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama

The event, scheduled initially at a brewery, was rescheduled at a Books-A-Million store in Mobile.

Four Men Arrested in for Alleged Hate-Related Sexual Assault

Police CCTV helped them quickly capture the men they say used a knife to attack a young woman in a queer-friendly neighborhood.

Star-Studded Fundraiser to Establish 'Safe Spaces' Around Nation

The Stonewall Inn's nonprofit is leading the effort.

Queer History Lecture Prompts Vengeance From Alabama GOP

After the state archives hosted a discussion on Alabama's queer icons, like Nell Carter, Republican senators vowed retribution.

Teacher Threatened Over LGBTQ Lessons at U.K. School

Anderton Park Primary School in Birmingham, England, has seen protests over the curriculum for weeks.

Doug Jones's Gay Son Is 'Thrilled' by the Alabama Win

"Unity wins out," Carson Jones declared in response to the surprising results of the Senate race.

Piers Morgan Goes Off the Rails in LGBTQ+ Pride Train Rant

The new Pride train had its inaugural trip this week, fully equipped with an all-LGBTQ+ crew.

Imagining Life After Trump

If we survive, this country will have to choose a new direction.

Larry Kramer's Loud, Proud Activism Remains Necessary

We need positive disruptors to remind us the status quo isn't working.

Hello, Moppa! Transparent at the White House

In addition to honoring nine LGBT artists for their contributions, the White House hosted two panel discussions and screened transgender-themed entertainment. 

Alabama Goddam: Carson Jones on His State's Bigotry and Resilience

Jones, the gay son of Alabama's Democratic senator, is not giving up on his home even after politicians there relentlessly target minorities. 

An Ellen for the ages

In an ever-progressing American society that finds itself more tolerant and understanding of LGBT culture, who do we have to thank for starting all of this? Ellen DeGeneres, of course!