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Hakeem Jeffries vows that House Democrats will stand with trans Americans ‘always and forever’

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As the Trump administration continues its unprecedented assault on LGBTQ+ rights, some of the nation’s most prominent queer leaders and allies gathered Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., with a message that was equal parts warning, celebration, and call to action: don’t give up. Bob the Drag Queen hosted Equality PAC’s annual National Pride Gala, attended by members of Congress, activists, celebrities, and donors, packed a ballroom just blocks from the Capitol, where speakers repeatedly returned to a common refrain — that the current wave of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks, particularly those targeting transgender people, can be defeated through political organizing, visibility, and persistence. Stay up to […]

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Key West Cancels Arch Due To DeSantis’s DEI Law

The Key West Business Guild writes: The City Attorney has now confirmed what many feared and sadly what we anticipated: Florida’s new Senate Bill 1134 effectively ended the Rainbow Arch project before it could even begin. According to the City’s legal opinion, the Rainbow Art project cannot lawfully proceed because its purpose was to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the freedom of LGBTQ+ people to live openly and authentically. The attorney concluded that even if the arch had been completed before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027, it would still be subject to the statute because it would require ongoing […]

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Days 366-500: Trump’s Complete Track Record on LGBTQ Issues

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Since President Donald Trump’s reelection, the full force of the federal government has been working to dismantle anything and everything it calls “gender ideology.” The past four and a half months have seen the Trump administration’s key agencies using executive orders from the president’s first days in office to further upend queer and trans rights. While federal judges continue to block some of his agencies’ anti-LGBTQ policies, his administration has ignored court orders at least 31 times. Here is every move Trump and his administration have made on LGBTQ issues since Jan. 21 of this year. Jan. 27, 2026 Building on a […]

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Why This Wall Street-Backed Conservative Think Tank Attacks LGBTQ Rights

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n April, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced the latest move in his fight against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs when he signed a bill into law that prohibits any local government in the state from spending money on DEI-related initiatives. The restrictions could threaten nondiscrimination ordinances, local pride events and other services, leading some LGBTQ advocates to label it a “pride ban.” The law’s definition of DEI is adapted from a model bill by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI), a New York City-based conservative think tank that formed in 1978. Since its model bill was released in 2023, at […]

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US Conference Of Mayors Celebrates Pride Month

Via press release: The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, adopting a policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and supporting marriage equality in 2009. Through policy, action and the leadership of the Conference’s LGBTQ+ Alliance, established in 2019, America’s mayors have worked to advance equality, oppose discrimination, and help ensure LGBTQ+ residents and their families feel safe, included, and supported in their communities. This week, during its 94th Annual Meeting, the Conference will inaugurate San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria [photo] as its 84th president, marking a historic milestone as the first […]

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Andy Ogles: “Homosexuality Has No Place In America”

Nashville’s ABC affiliate reports: As Pride Month begins across Tennessee, the state’s recent designation of June as “Nuclear Family Month” is drawing renewed attention. On Monday, Tenn. Representative Andy Ogles posted on X: “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.” The post came less than two months after Gov. Bill Lee signed House Joint Resolution 182, formally recognizing June as Nuclear Family Month in Tennessee. The resolution defines a nuclear family as one husband, one wife, and their children, including biological, adopted, and foster children. It describes family structure as foundational to society and cites research linking family […]

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Rhode Island Gov Issues Pride Month Proclamation

What’s Up Newport reports: Gov. Dan McKee signed a proclamation Tuesday recognizing June as Pride Month in Rhode Island. “By proclaiming June as Pride Month, Rhode Island has the chance to honor the contributions and recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the Ocean State,” McKee said in a statement. “Rhode Island is a state built on love, respect, and inclusion; and as Governor, I will continue to fight for equality for everyone.” Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said the proclamation reflects a commitment to maintaining protections for the LGBTQ+ community. According to the governor’s office, the State House will be […]

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Over 25% of LGBTQ+ people feel excluded or underrepresented by Pride Month

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Pride Month is just days away, but new research suggests a large number of LGBTQ+ people feel underrepresented or even excluded from the annual celebrations. Every year, queer visibility is increased in June as Pride parades, parties and festivals take place, with rainbows and sequins filling the streets. However for some, it isn’t enough. Research from dating app Taimi has found that a growing number of LGBTQ+ people feel a disconnect with Pride as it currently exists – whether that’s the weekend-long festivals, brands launching rainbow logos but doing little else for the community, or sponsored floats during parades. Of the 1,100 LGBTQ+ […]

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New poll shows support for LGBTQ+ rights continues to drop in the U.S.

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Stay up to date with the latest in LGBTQ+ news with The Advocate’s email newsletter, in your inbox five days a week. Acceptance of LGBTQ+ people across the board has backslid since its peak in the 2010s, according to new dataset from Gallup. That includes lower acceptance for same-sex marriage, fewer people believing queer relationships and gender transition are moral.  After a steady increase over decades, from 27% in 1996 to 71% in 2022, the percentage of Americans who supports same-sex marriage has continued its downward turn. It now stands at 65%, after showing a marginal decline every year since 2022. […]

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Haters Scream After Sesame Street Marks Pride Month

The Huffington Post reports: Conservatives on social media engaged in their favorite June activity: losing their minds over a “Sesame Street” Pride Month post that celebrated the LGBTQ+ community. However, many users were quick to rebuke the hateful rhetoric plastered all over X. “Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Join us in celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ members of our community,” the official “Sesame Street” X account posted on Monday. It didn’t take long for MAGA-adjacent and conservative figures to sound off in the comments of the PBS show’s post, accusing the program of grooming and sexualizing children. Many users rebuked the hateful […]

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