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Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more

After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.

Kosovo Holds Its First Pride Parade

On October 10, over 300 people marched through Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, waving rainbow flags and celebrating LGBT pride.

Ukraine's Unfinished Giant Rainbow Reflects Struggle for LGBT Equality

"We are almost done, we have made lots of progress," LGBT activist Zoryan Kis said about the incomplete rainbow arch in Ukraine's capital city of Kiev.

Julianne Hough Dances for LGBT Acceptance in Mormon Capital

Raised Mormon, the dancer choreographed an energetic performance to "The Greatest" at LoveLoud, which sent a message supporting queer youth.

When You Hate Corporate Pride But Love Your Lady Gaga Oreos

There are worse things than a mega corp slapping a rainbow on a tweet.

15 Pride products from brands that actually give back to the LGBTQ+ community

These brands are putting their money where their mouths are this Pride Month.

Target's Pride Nutcracker Is Making the Yuletide Gayer

The doll has been selling out in stores across the country thanks to its popularity on social media. 

Trans Youth Comes Out, Sings 'This Is Me' to Millions

Ash from the LGBT Utah group Encircle led a moving performance of the Greatest Showman hit at LoveLoud.

150-Plus LGBTQ People Elected Amid the 'Rainbow Wave'

Queer candidates, including women and people of color, broke through barriers on Tuesday.

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Why LGBTQ Protesters Blocked the Capital Pride Parade

Protesters say the D.C. parade has catered to corporations and police while ignoring the concerns of marginalized people.

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Gay Ohio Teacher Fired After Explaining Pride Bracelet to Students

"If a kid has questions, if a kid wants honesty, I don't think I should be forbidden from providing that," the teacher said.

CEO of RuPaul’s new Allstora bookstore apologizes for carrying  books by anti-LGBTQ+ extremists

Seemingly recognizing that it’s a retailer and not a library, the Drag Race host’s new venture revised its selections to exclude controversial content from right-wing writers, reaffirming its mission to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ narratives and voices.

Army of Us: Queer Soldiers Do Battle Against ISIS

A group of volunteer soldiers from around the world is helping fight the international terror group, which has frequently targeted gay men.

LoveLoud 2019 Will Celebrate LGBTQ Youth and Commemorate Stonewall

Dan Reynolds and Tegan R. Quin discuss planning and expanding the music festival benefiting LGBTQ young people.

Fresh Prince's Alfonso Ribeiro on How Intersectionality Saves Lives

The actor appeared at LoveLoud in order to support LGBT youth with an empowering message and a surprise dance.

Teens Admit to Harassing Same-Sex Couple on London Bus

CCTV footage shows one teenager making "scissoring" gestures at Melania Ramirez and Christine Hannigan.

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LoveLoud Responds to Report of Trans Bathroom Discrimination

A trans woman was reportedly told she was "in the wrong bathroom" at the LGBT-supportive music festival.

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds on Why 'Believer' Is a Queer Anthem

For Spirit Day, the singer revealed the political inspiration behind the rock hit.

Elon Musk’s X platform suspended more than 200 LGBTQ+ marketing accounts without explanation

Even accounts that engaged with the company were suspended, Pink Media’s president told The Advocate.

How the U.S. is betraying LGBTQ+ communities worldwide

Lives are on the line as shelters close, programs shut down, and vulnerable individuals are left without support, writes All Out's Matthew Beard.

It's time to build a sustainable future for LGBTQ+ advocacy work. Here's why

As attacks on LGBTQ+ rights continue, perhaps it's time to rethink our approach to the nonprofit sector, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.