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Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags

Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.

Rainbow Flag Creator and Activist Gilbert Baker Has Died at 65

The man who created the most visible symbol of LGBT pride was a lifelong activist who continued to evolve the rainbow flag until his death. 

New Jersey Town Unveils First Permanent Rainbow Flag Crosswalk in the State

The Maplewood flag was designed in honor of Gilbert Baker's original 1978 rainbow flag. 

GLAAD Awards Attendees Reflect on the Power of the Pride Flag

The rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, has always been a beacon of hope for the community.

Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks

The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes. 

The History, and Controversy, Behind the Rainbow Pride Flag

On the flag's 40th anniversary, there's contention over who deserves credit for coming up with the concept.

This Is How Orlando Commemorated the Pulse Massacre

Republicans and Democrats demonstrated a sign of unity on Monday morning, the one-year anniversary of the attack.

Of Course, Fox's Talking Head Compares Rainbow Flag to Confederate Flag

Fox News enlisted anti-LGBT talking head Star Parker to erroneously compare the flags. 

Will Everyone Feel Included With Artist's New Pride Flag?

The new flag includes black and brown stripes for people of color and the colors of the trans flag in an arrow to indicate progress, but does it include everyone?

ACT UP protest brings attention to heath care crisis

ACT UP commemorated its 20th anniversary Thursday by reenacting its first protest with a march down New York City's Wall Street to focus attention on the nation's health care crisis. Thirty participants were arrested.

Alyssa Milano Is Going Purple for Spirit Day — And So Should You

The #MeToo celebrity activist will join millions in taking the pledge to support LGBTQ youth.

Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?

Recent battles over the rainbow flag and the Star of David have exposed long-simmering biases.

Trump says he’d consider banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in alarming Oval Office exchange

The president was responding to a question by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend, Brian Glenn, who said many people were “threatened” by the inclusive banner.

LGBTQ+ History Month’s Founder Urges Unity Over Division

Rodney Wilson, the educator who envisioned LGBTQ+ History Month, delves into evolving inclusivity, tackling exclusionary trends, and the dire need for continuous education amid a changing political landscape.

Florida's Out Latino Lawmaker Is Not Giving Up on Gun Control

After Pulse and now Las Vegas, Carlos Guillermo Smith is more determined than ever to get guns away from maniacs.

Op-ed: All the Ways NYC's St. Patrick's Parade Is a Disgrace

Banning LGBT groups at New York City's holiday parade creates ripples of hate that spread far beyond the five boroughs.

The Story Behind the Google Pride Doodle

The tech giant introduces a "doodle" honoring the LGBT experience, and artist Nate Swinehart describes the inspiration behind the simple but evocative image.

Op-ed: Where Did the 'Gay' in 'Gay Pride' Go?

Some say we're in a 'post-gay' world, but I'm not ready to let go. Are you?

GLAAD Awards to Trump: 'Meryl Was Too Easy on You'

The speakers and honorees of the LGBT awards ceremony, including Patricia Arquette and Troye Sivan, did not hold back in resisting discrimination.