BarkBox CEO apologizes for leaked message exposing paused Pride ads — but they're still paused
BarkBox's CEO apologized for a leaked memo stopping paid ads for their Pride Collection, but they're still not advertising it.
June 5, 2025
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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.
January 29, 2025
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.
October 10, 2017
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.
May 11, 2017
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.
August 5, 2018
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.
June 22, 2021
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.
June 1, 2024
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.
November 15, 2021
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.
August 4, 2018
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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November 7, 2018
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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June 13, 2017
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.
March 29, 2022
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.
July 25, 2017
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.
March 10, 2024
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.
June 22, 2019
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.
July 30, 2018
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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November 29, 2019
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.
July 31, 2018
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds on Why 'Believer' Is a Queer Anthem
For Spirit Day, the singer revealed the political inspiration behind the rock hit.
October 18, 2018
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.
July 12, 2024
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.
February 24, 2025