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Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites

Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.

Here's how Boise and Salt Lake City will fly Pride flags despite state bans

These cities stand up for LGBTQ+ rights in the face of state opposition. Will their actions inspire change or face backlash from conservative leaders?

Trump Appoints Gay Ambassador Richard Grenell as Head of Intelligence

Grenell, a controversial conservative fiercely loyal to the president, is not well-liked by Democrats.

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.

Homophobe Who Sued Congressmembers Over Their Pride Flags Loses Case

Chris Sevier sued four members of Congress for displaying the flag, making the bizarre claim that it was a religious symbol.

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You won't believe the meaning of The Rock's beige handkerchief in 'GQ' cover

Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.

Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, & Dozens Hang Trans Flags for Support

Dozens of the nation's lawmakers have hung the transgender flag at their offices in a show of support as Trump's trans military ban moves forward.

Australian Official Fined After Comparing Rainbow Flag to ISIS Symbol

A court ordered Sydney elected official Julie Passas to pay $2,500 and issue a public apology.

Stonewall's Pole Is Lightning Rod in Trump’s Attack on Rainbow Flags

New emails show National Park Service leaders scrambling to get rid of the flag at the historic landmark.

Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?

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

Star-Spangled Protest of Marriage Equality Quickly Fizzles

County leaders now say they'll rescind an order to lower U.S. flags to half-staff in protest of the Supreme Court ruling.

Could Gay Ambassador/Trump Fave Richard Grenell Be Next Sec. of State?

He's being mentioned as a possibility should Mike Pompeo decide to step down and run for Senate.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Stopped in Qatar Ahead of World Cup

British activist Peter Tatchell says he was stopped for holding the first pro-LGBTQ+ protest in any Gulf state.

A curious road closure and drawbridge didn't stop activists from lighting Jacksonville bridge for Pride

Citizens two years in a row lit up the roadways across the St. Johns River, despite a curious number of obstacles the state of Florida kept throwing in the way.

10 surprising facts about the Lesbian Pride flag

Here's what you need to know about the history of the flag.

N.D. Councilwoman Declares She's a Proud Lesbian in Response to Bigot

The exchange occurred during a meeting over the official flying of a Pride flag in Minot, N.D. 

Surf City USA bans Pride flags

The measure requires a unanimous Huntington Beach city council vote to approve non-governmental flags.

New Pride Flag Pays Tribute to California Mother Killed for Allyship

The community remains in mourning after Laura Ann Carleton's death.

QAnon Congresswoman: Ban Pride, 'Hate America Flags' at Embassies

Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for espousing bizarre conspiracy theories, says U.S. embassies should display the American flag only.

Dad Sues School District Over Pride Flag Under 'Don't Say Gay' Law

The plaintiff has a checkered history with the legal system, having been suspended from practicing law and fined a quarter of a million dollars in the past.