Biden Proclaims June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Denounces Oppression
The Biden-Harris Administration reaffirmed its commitment to support the LGBTQ+ community against right-wing assaults.
May 31, 2023
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Obama Proclaims LGBT Pride Month, Calls to Build on Progress
In the last Pride Month proclamation of his presidency, the president urges Americans to eliminate prejudice and celebrate diversity.
May 31, 2016
California City Ousts LGBT Pride Month, Arrests Protestors
The city council of Porterville, Calif., voted to rescind its mayor's recent proclamation that declared June LGBT Pride Month.
July 19, 2013
WATCH: Calif. Town Ousts Mayor Over LGBT Pride
The City Council in Porterville, Calif., has removed its mayor and vice mayor from office just two months after a controversial LGBT Pride Month proclamation was rescinded by the same vote margin.
September 19, 2013
It’s Pride Month, But Trump Refuses to Acknowledge It
For each of the last eight years, President Obama proclaimed June as LGBT Pride Month. His successor can't be bothered.Â
June 2, 2017
Obama Declares June Pride Month, Urges Amercans to Eliminate Prejudice Everywhere
The White House proclamation reiterates the successes LGBT Americans have had this year, but still calls for an end to violence and workplace discrimination.
May 31, 2014
June Is Now Pride Month by Law in California
The Golden State appears to be the first to pass such a law.
July 16, 2018
Pentagon Cancels Drag Show at Nevada Air Force Base Ahead of Pride Month
The move stands in opposition to the message of LGBTQ+ support the Biden Administration has been sending publicly.
June 1, 2023
Pastor Who Wants Death Penalty for Gays Rails Against Pride Month
"I don't understand why we celebrate what used to be a crime not long ago," Jonathan Shelley said at an Arlington City Council meeting in Texas.
May 27, 2022
Don’t Bother Looking for a Presidential Pride Proclamation
President Trump apparently isn't issuing one, and there's no Pride reception at the White House, either.
June 1, 2017
Trump shuts down Dupont Circle and tries to spoil Pride, but he will learn that we can’t be fenced in
Opinion: We’ve fought bigger bullies than Trump, and we’ve always won, and we always will, writes John Casey.
June 6, 2025
WATCH: It's Official, President Obama Proclaims Pride Month
In the proclamation, the president touts his accomplishments on behalf of LGBT people and support for marriage equality.
June 1, 2012
The 10 Gayest Accomplishments of President Joe Biden
Biden, now officially running for a second term, is the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in U.S. history.
April 25, 2023
Proclamations or Progress?
After more than five months of no action on his agenda for the LGBT community, expectations are high for Obama in the month of June -- Pride month. But will he deliver?
June 2, 2009
Biden Admin Will Celebrate All Families for LGBTQ+ Pride Month
"This Pride Month we will be focused on protecting, uplifting, and supporting LGBTQI+ children and families," says a White House statement.
June 1, 2022
Here are President Joe Biden's 15 queerest accomplishments
Biden leaves office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history.
January 20, 2025
Justice Department Honors Gavin Grimm Despite Failing to Uphold His Ri
Trans student Grimm, whose court case was undermined by the withdrawal of federal guidelines on inclusivity, gets an award from the department's LGBT employee group.
June 29, 2017
Ivanka Trump's Pride Tweets Don't Make Her an LGBT Ally
No rainbow hashtag can fix what the Trump administration is doing.
June 2, 2017
Barack Obama explains why he thinks all men need queer people in their lives
The former president appeared on Michelle Obama's podcast and shared his thoughts on why men should embrace the queer community rather than push them away.
July 18, 2025
Hungary Passes Law Banning LGBTQ+ Content For Minors
Over 5,000 people protested in front of Parliament against the new law on Monday.
June 16, 2021