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Court blocks Trump admin's anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions on grants for domestic violence and homeless shelters

The order comes in a lawsuit brought by a nationwide coalition of groups serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQ+ youth, and people experiencing homelessness.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes anti-trans, anti-DEI bills

The Democratic governor called the bills "mean-spirited."

As companies stop sponsoring Pride, this NYC brewery is giving money directly to trans people

"We want to be very clear: our support isn’t conditional, and it’s not new," Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway tells The Advocate.

Trump shuts down Dupont Circle and tries to spoil Pride, but he will learn that we can’t be fenced in

Opinion: We’ve fought bigger bullies than Trump, and we’ve always won, and we always will, writes John Casey.

Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban

Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.

FBI tells employees not to celebrate Pride Month in official capacity or on bureau time

They are free to celebrate on their own time and in a personal capacity, said an FBI email.

Skeptical California federal judge grills Trump DOJ over anti-trans & anti-DEI orders

“To me, that sounds incredibly vague,” Judge Jon Tigar told Trump administration lawyers.

Coke caves to Donald the Dextrose Dictator. Is McDonald’s next?

Opinion: His latest demand, cane sugar in Coke, may seem petty, but it’s a symptom of something much worse, writes John Casey.

Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ Texans find joy and hope at Drag University

Drag U provides a much-needed outlet when their community is being attacked by their state and the federal government.

Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations lose sponsors as companies drop DEI

Several Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled down or cancelled this year due to companies and governments dropping DEI.

Judge rules Trump’s NIH grant cuts reflect anti-LGBTQ+ bias and racial discrimination

The grants must be restored, says U.S. District Judge William Young.

Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

Karoline Leavitt: Trump wants 'less LGBTQ graduate majors' from Harvard

The White House Press Secretary justified cutting funds to Harvard by saying Trump would rather give them to trade schools, not "LGBTQ graduate majors."

Remember Charlottesville, when Trump saw 'very fine people on both sides'? Today, he'd pick just one

Opinion: For Trump, it’s raging racism instead of dog-whistles after his Oval Office ambush of South African President Ramaphosa, writes John Casey.

Heritage Foundation cofounder Edwin Feulner dead at 83

The Heritage Foundation announced cofounder Edwin Feulner's passing Friday, though it did not reveal the time or cause of death.

Trump poised to make LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers ineligible for student loan forgiveness

Trump's plan to gut the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is expected to disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ people.

Texas sued over 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

The ACLU of Texas and SEAT are challenging a law that includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

Brian Cashman and the Yankees turned my childhood dream into something even better

Opinion: On Pride Night at Yankee Stadium, I stepped onto the field as a gay man and finally felt like I’d made it to the big leagues, writes John Casey.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fails to mention LGBTQ+ identities of Pulse victims on shooting anniversary

He has cited the Hispanic and queer identities in the past, but snubbed communities as Orlando came together to remember the tragedy on its ninth anniversary.

Rep. Mark Pocan: Is it just coincidence that Trump is following Project 2025 outline?

Pocan grilled Russell Vought, one of the creators of the far-right policy blueprint, in a congressional hearing.

These 14 corporations have stopped or scaled back sponsorship of LGBTQ+ Pride events

Here are the companies that have walked back their support for Pride Month while axing DEI, some of them after decades of allyship.