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Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama Republicans also passed legislation banning Pride flags in schools, and prohibiting staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns.

Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Vandals Burn LGBTQ+ Pride Display Outside L.A. School

As a school's Pride Day approaches on Friday, conservative parents in the district are outraged at the school’s plan to demonstrate tolerance and inclusion.

Student Attacked, Beaten for Displaying an LGBTQ+ Pride Flag

The attacker has been charged with aggravated battery and is being held in a juvenile detention center.

Biden Admin Will Have LGBTQ+ Envoy, Allow Pride Flags at Embassies

President Biden's nominee for secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made those promises at his confirmation hearing this week.

Iowa Man Convicted of Hate Crime for Burning LGBTQ Pride Flag

Adolfo Martinez had said he burned the flag because of his hostility to LGBTQ people.

Bisexual Grad Bucks BYU's Anti-LGBTQ+ Stances With Pride Flag Display

Jillian Orr opened her graduation gown to reveal a rainbow flag.

Biden sacrifices LGBTQ+ Pride flags at U.S. embassies to pass 'critical' spending bill (exclusive)

The Biden administration has agreed to ban LGBTQ+ Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies in order to fund numerous health initiatives, including the AIDS relief plan.

Tennessee Republican wants to ban 'political' flags in schools after being triggered by LGBTQ+ Pride

State Rep. Gino Bulso has proposed a bill to ban all flags in schools that aren’t the United States or Tennessee flag, saying he specifically sought to target the LGBTQ+ flag.

San Diego Pride Monument Vandalized in What Locals Call a 'Hate Crime'

A plaque showing a Pride flag and LGBTQ activists was badly scratched.

Local School Board OKs Pride Flag in Classroom

The school board agreed that LGBTQ+ Pride flags were not political statements.

Ohio Democrats call out Republicans for targeting LGBTQ+ people in 2025-2026 budget

House members are slipping anti-LGBTQ+ measures into its proposed 2025 budget, banning Pride flags, restricting LGBTQ+ books, and denying transgender, nonbinary, and intersex identities.

No Pride flags needed in French Polynesia

Discovering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in French Polynesia was a warm and welcome revelation.

Soldiers from prestigious U.S. Army unit charged with stealing Pride flags in Virginia

A community rallies behind an LGBTQ+ couple in south Arlington, transforming the neighborhood into a beacon of solidarity and support, after soldiers allegedly stole their Pride flags.

Flying the Pride flag is a gateway to ISIS, a Connecticut official claims as town passes ban

Almost immediately after coming under Republican control, a Connecticut town council has voted to ban the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at its town hall.

White House calls Republican spending bill’s ban on the Pride flag ‘inappropriate’

After backlash over a spending bill provision banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies, the Biden-Harris administration is emphasizing its dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and outlining efforts to mitigate the impact of the law.

Denver parent's request to put 'straight pride' flags in classrooms denied

Nathan Feldman filed the suit, claiming his two children were discriminated against when Denver Public Schools rejected his demand to add the "straight pride" flag next to LGBTQ+ banners in classrooms.

White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”

LGBTQ+ Americans: Let's Take Back Our Flag

Old glory doesn't just belong to truck-driving straight people in the heartland.

California Woman Gunned Down After Pride Flag Dispute, Police Say

Lauri Carleton was an active member of her community, according to Cedar Glen residents.

Copenhagen’s Mayor Blasted U.S. Counterpart Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Moves

She said that if the American town wanted to live up to its claim to be Danish, they’d be much more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community..