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40+ mouthwatering pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024

Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.

Hate in "My Holler?" How JD Vance’s rhetoric clashes with Appalachian roots

Can the Republican vice presidential candidate, once queer-friendly, reconcile his past with his harmful policies?

Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school

His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.

Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

Gay influencer Chris Stanley’s new doc explores West Virginia Pride parade ‘so small, it’s almost a secret’

The content creator popularly known as stanchris made a film about a Pride parade in small-town West Virginia.

The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross

The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”

Indiana’s school censorship law threatens a small bookstore's future

A bookstore in South Bend may be shutting its doors after schools stopped shopping in the wake of new restrictive content law.

No, conservatives, Democrats did not call for a rainbow redesign of the American flag

According to conservative pages, Democrats are adding a rainbow to the American flag, and "gullible" is written on the ceiling above you. Go ahead, look up.

How a lesbian's triumph on the Portland Timbers billboard broke barriers

The empowering story of a Portland Timbers' billboard symbolizes visibility and acceptance, profoundly impacting the LGBTQ+ community and redefining inclusivity in sports representation.

Watch the 10 LGBTQ-inclusive Super Bowl ads everybody’s talking about

While this year saw more LGBTQ-inclusive ads than last year, much of the community was underrepresented in the year’s biggest advertising television event.

This New Program From Cate Blanchett Aims to Change Filmmaking for Women, Trans, and Nonbinary Students

Cate Blanchett is launching a new program through USC to provide women filmmakers with money, mentorship, and exposure.

Richmond Maintains Perfect Score in LGBTQ+ City Ranking

Amid increasing state-level anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, Richmond set a high standard for municipal equality, scoring 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Municipal Equality Index.

Virginia School Board Rejects $10k It Gets Better Grant Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

The school district rejected a grant from the It Gets Better Project, which has awarded $600,000 to schools to support LGBTQ+ students.

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Fox News Is Mad at Target for Gay Nutcracker & Black Santa in Wheelchair

The retail giant Target has faced criticism from Fox News over a “Pride Christmas Nutcracker “and wheelchair-accessible Santa.

Outrage Over LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Macy's Parade 'Desperate Plea For Attention,' GLAAD Says

“Brands have long learned that these are not concerned moms, but dedicated anti-LGBTQ activists," GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis said of the petition and its backers.

How Workplaces Can Be LGBTQ-Inclusive in Both Word and Action

A recent report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation offers some advice.

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.

Emily Hampshire Talks 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' and Supporting GLAAD

Emily Hampshire tells Equal Entertainment why she chose to raise money for LGBTQ+ advocacy organization GLAAD on Celebrity Jeopardy!

Arlington Schools Chief Rejects Youngkin’s ‘Discriminatory’ Trans Policies

He says his school system will stick to its inclusive policies which are in accordance with Virginia state law.