WorldPride D.C. 2025: A global celebration of queer power & progress
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June 6, 2025
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Montreal human rights conference under way ahead of Outgames
The opening ceremonies for the World Outgames begin on Saturday. But preliminary events, including a human rights conference, have been under way in the city since Wednesday.
July 29, 2006
Empowering black lesbians
Conference attendees came from across the country to celebrate and embrace "sistahood" as well as a common bond of culture and same-sex attraction.
April 21, 2005
Poll: 70% of LGBT Respondents Support Noninclusive ENDA
According to a new poll, 70% of LGBT Americans prefer passing an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that does not cover transgender people over not passing the bill at all. The poll, commissioned by the Human Rights Campaign and conducted on October 26, surveyed 500 LGBT people across the country. The version of ENDA sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank that does not include job protections for transgender Americans was voted out of the House of Representative rules committee Monday night and is very likely to be voted on Wednesday.
November 7, 2007
Let the (Out) Games Begin
With 2,500 fewer participants than organizers had originally hoped for, the second annual Outgames forges ahead in Copenhagen despite the world economic crisis -- one sporting event at a time.
July 23, 2009
Global Black Pride to Hold Its First In-Person Event in 2022
The organization has held two virtual Pride events so far, each bringing in millions of viewers.
November 18, 2021
Noted Homophobes Launch Global Antigay Coalition
Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera today introduced the new group, aimed at countering 'the LGBT agenda and its destructive influence,' and attracted some hecklers.
February 21, 2014
Prominent Queer Chicana Leader Killed in Her Atlanta Home
Police have a suspect in custody, who they believe is responsible for a bloody rampage that left Catherine Han Montoya dead, another woman injured, and a third terrorized.
April 16, 2015
Global Black Pride comes to Atlanta for 2024
The city will sizzle this summer as the first U.S. city to host the global event.
April 6, 2024
Global Pride Warriors
In the spirit of widespread change, meet four international gay rights activists from Nepal, Russia, Nigeria, and Chile.
May 7, 2008
Jim Obergefell Challenges Republican Candidates on Marriage Equality
Ahead of tonight's debate, the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court marriage equality case notes the lack of support in the GOP presidential field.
August 6, 2015
Meet the Heroes Who Saved the World OutGames
When the World OutGames were canceled, Miami Beach advocates banded together to salvage what was left. Here's how they pulled it off.
June 14, 2017
Some LGBTQ+ World Cup Fans Avoid Qatar Over Ban on Homosexuality
There are some queer soccer fans who have stayed away from this World Cup over concerns of potential persecution in the conservative Middle Eastern country.
November 19, 2022
Brunei Phasing In Antigay Law; Nears Death by Stoning
Despite a global outcry of opposition, Brunei will eventually punish gay sex and other 'offenses' with death by stoning under a law beginning its phase-in Thursday.
April 30, 2014
Trump Says OK to Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination; Pelosi, Sanders Say No
A newly proposed rule would allow virtually any federal contractor to claim a religious right to discriminate against LGBTQ people and others.
August 14, 2019
Obama Absolutely Delighted by Marriage Equality Victories
A senior advisor says the President is elated by votes legalizing marriage equality in Maine, Maryland, and Washington.
November 9, 2012
Back to the Bully Pulpit
After eight years of avoidance by the Bush administration, will Obama or McCain champion gay rights in American foreign policy?
October 8, 2008
Fresh Air the Airline of Your Gay Dreams
If you needed more proof that LGBT minds were the wittiest: In order to promote the 2012 EuroGames in Budapest June 27-July 1, promoters came up with a creative new campaign. Watch the video for Fresh Air, the world's very first gay airline announced its debut to "take off to the deservedly popular and gay-friendly Budapest" for EuroGames.
May 9, 2012
Catholic Cardinal: 'Homosexuals Are Not Criminals'
A high-ranking Vatican official condemns Uganda's antigay law.
March 4, 2014