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Brandon Wolf won’t return to Orlando’s Pulse nightclub where he survived the murder of friends who never left

On Thursday, nine years after he survived the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history at the time, he will carry the victims’ stories forward but won’t set foot back into the condemned building.

How Anderson Cooper Helped Inspire a Pulse Memorial

The out journalist's kindness is infused into the Holding Hands statue, dedicated to Christopher "Drew" Leinonen.

'Angels' Block Westboro at Orlando Victim's Funeral

Four Westboro Baptist Church members showed up to protest the funeral, but they were largely outnumbered by supporters.

Orlando United Day Will Honor Pulse Victims

Numerous events have been scheduled for Monday in Orlando to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

Pulse Survivor Gets Online Threats After Slam by Tucker Carlson

Carlson drags survivor Brandon Wolf for criticizing Vice President Mike Pence.

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Obama Passes Torch to Clinton With Fiery Oratory

President Obama, Vice President Biden, and others stirred the crowd at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night.

Desperate Families Search For Loved Ones After Harrowing Texts

Family members distraught as they search for their loved ones following Pulse nightclub shooting. 

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Trump’s election prompts one nonprofit to prioritize scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth in red states

Instead of wilting away, The Dru Project — an organization named in honor of Pulse Nightclub victim Drew Leinonen — is shifting its priorities to serve the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people in states where their existence is increasingly difficult.

Mother of Pulse Victim Demands Accountability for Club, Foundation

Christine Leinonen, a party to a lawsuit against Pulse owners, called for an audit of the onePULSE Foundation.

Mother of Pulse Victim Fights to Change Gun Laws (Video)

Christine Leinonen's son was murdered at Pulse, and she is trying to prevent similar tragedies.

Fact-Checking Trump's Claim That Attacks Like Pulse Are Underreported

The White House continues to use the Orlando tragedy as a pawn in its Islamophobic game.

Orlando Pride Is a Chance to Show We're Strong

The event is a chance to show how, after Pulse, LGBT people are "Orlando Strong."

ABC's 'Nightline' Criticized for Airing Footage From Inside Pulse Shooting

The network said its half-hour special is newsworthy, but some survivors say it treated tragedy as entertainment.

Univision Reenacted Pulse and Victims Are Threatening Lawsuits

Some of those interviewed for the program say they were shocked by what aired this weekend.

Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Remembered Amid Calls for Action

President Joe Biden in 2021 declared the site of the Orlando nightclub as a national memorial.

Mother of Pulse Shooting Victim Demands Gun Control in Son's Name

He was a Hillary Clinton supporter, and his mother carries on the fight. 

Pulse Needs to Become a Museum, Not Rubble

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

Survivors, Lawyer Respond to Verdict in Pulse Shooter Widow's Case

Prosecutors could not convince a jury -- beyond a reasonable doubt -- that the shooter's wife knew a massacre would take place.

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The Latest Pulse Tragedy: The Claim It Was All a Hoax

Conspiracy-obsessed trolls are hurting families of victims by insisting the massacre never happened.

Vegas Massacre Reopens Old Wounds for Pulse Survivors

Orlando's LGBT community is united in grief -- and compassion -- following the mass murder in Las Vegas.