Scroll To Top

omaha

Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events

These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.

Nebraska Republican mayor loses reelection after running anti-transgender ads

Democratic challenger John Ewing beat Republican incumbent Jean Stothert 56 percent to 44 percent for the mayorship of Omaha.

Drive for Repeal Vote on Omaha Nondiscrimination Law Falls Short

Opponents of the city's LGBT rights ordinance failed to gather enough petition signatures to put a repeal measure before voters in May.

After Lawsuit, Major Insurance Co. Agrees to Cover PrEP Users

Mutual of Omaha will no longer deny policies to people using the preventative HIV drug.

'Don't Audition for American Idol'

In Omaha and Miami, singing cattle are led to the meat packing plant and turned into ground entertainment.

WATCH: Straight Marine Punched After Defending Gay Friends

Ryan Langenegger took a punch to the face after standing up for two gay friends who were being harassed by strangers at a restaurant in Omaha early Sunday morning.

Nebraska DMV Won't Recognize Lebian's Married Name

Because the state doesn't recognize Sue Stroesser's Iowa marriage, she can't get a license with her married name on it without going to court.

Nebraska Coach Honor to Lose Job for Antigay Statements

To University of Nebraska assistant football coach Ron Brown, it would be an "honor" to be fired for speaking out against an LGBT rights law.

61-Year-Old Mom Gives Birth to Her Gay Son's Child Via Surrogacy

When a gay Nebraskan couple sought reproductive assistance, their family stepped in. 

How the Midwest Will Be Won for Equality

Big groups like the HRC had focused on more populous states, but these days that seems to be changing.

Gay 'Former Liberal' Arrested for 'Disorderly Conduct' at Capitol Riot

Brandon Straka, the founder of #WalkAway, has been detained by the FBI.

This Out Sex-Positive Researcher Is Shaking Up Nebraska

Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel holds both pleasure and activism in high esteem.

Lesbian Says Attackers Carved Slurs Into Her Body

A woman in Lincoln, Neb., said three men broke into her home early Sunday morning, carved antigay slurs into her body, and then tried to burn down her house.

True