LGBTQ rights Biden Signs Executive Order to Protect LGBTQ Community, Ban Conversion Therapy President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday during a Pride event at the White House, directing federal agencies to investigate discriminatory legislative attacks against LGBTQ individuals and banning conversion therapy.
Pride Jill Biden Calls for Renewed Support of LGBTQ Community: ‘We Will Not Go Back' During a Pride event at the White House Wednesday, first lady Dr. Jill Biden celebrated social progress while calling for renewed protections as states around the country pass anti-LGBTQ laws. “Your president and I are proud to stand with you and fight beside you, but we know this progress hasn’t reached everyone in the same way.”
LGBTQ How a Black, Trans-Led LGBTQ Center in Chicago Heals Its Community & Its Founder Brave Space Alliance is the first LGBTQ resource center on the Chicago's Southside that's both Black and transgender-led
pride month Schuyler Bailar is Fighting Ignorance About Trans Athletes Schuyler Bailar, a Harvard alum who was the first trans athlete to compete in NCAA Division I, says the pushback against trans athletes in sports is fueled by ignorance and propaganda. Now, he teaches gender literacy and has to break through “knee-jerk reactions” and go deeper into the topic to help people understand. “I have changed lots of people’s minds...
transgender rights Pulse Survivor: Florida Wants to Deny ‘Life-Saving Care' For Trans People Dozens of civil rights groups and medical institutions say gender-affirming care for trans people can save lives. Contrary to those groups, the state of Florida could move to restrict Medicaid dollars from being used toward gender-affirming care, with health officials and Gov. Ron DeSantis claiming the scientific evidence supporting trans health practices is “weak.” The move could bring the influence...
pride month Your Pride Flag Guide: All the Different LGBTQ Flags and Their Meanings Besides the iconic rainbow flag, there are flags that represent people who identify as lesbian, asexual, pansexual, demisexual, intersex, gender-fluid, agender, aromantic, nonbinary and polyamorous.
LGBTQ Religion Shouldn't Conflict With Being LGBTQ, Faith Leaders Say If their faith is not accepting of their identity, religious LGBTQ people can face a conflict. They worry "'do I have to give up the church to come out at all?' And there's this deep self loathing and hatred that happens," says "Queer Calling" podcast host Keshia Pendigrast.
LGBTQ Meet the Faith Leaders Calling for LGBTQ Inclusion in Religion Multiple faith leaders – including an Episcopal minister whose LGBTQ identity was central to her faith journey – say religious institutions should be more accepting of LGBTQ people.
LGBTQ This Year's New York City Pride March Will Be Unlike Any in Decades Police officers were uninvited in tune with the origin of pride as a riot at the Stonewall Inn and in solidarity with LGBTQ people of color. But fewer people are expected overall as the pandemic wanes, says NYC Pride media director Dan Dimant.
pride month From Stonewall to Across the Globe a Look at the Pride Parade Through the Decades As Pride month comes to a close next week, here’s a look back at the rich history of the Gay Pride parade.
