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Thousands of LGBTQ+ people & allies celebrate Virginia PrideFest — with Gov. Abigail Spanberger among them
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (432+ words) After four years of attacks under Glenn Youngkin, LGBTQ+ Virginians once again have a governor willing to stand beside them....
Trump admits anti-transgender attacks are one of GOP’s ‘great sound bites’
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (462+ words) Before a Dallas arena dotted with empty seats, Trump acknowledged that Republicans deploy attacks on transgender athletes strategically before elections....
Equality Ohio changes LGBTQ+ grade for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (485+ words) Equality Ohio raised Amy Acton’s candidate grade from “Pending” to a B despite unresolved concerns over her support for transgender Ohioans....
LGBTQ+ families face a harder school year — but they are not powerless
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (454+ words) Opinion: Family Equality’s Nikhil Vashee explains what recent Supreme Court decisions mean for LGBTQ+ families and how parents can advocate for inclusion in their children’s schools. LGBTQ+ families are navigating a changing landscape as kids head back to school. It’s…...
Pride, prejudice and PTA meetings: A guide for LGBTQ+ families this school year
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (267+ words) Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and nerves for families, but for LGBTQ+ families, there's an added layer of worry....
Rebel song: A history of gay men's choruses
1+ year, 4+ day ago (921+ words) Born out of activism decades ago, gay men's choruses have continued to be a force for change in the queer community. Gay men's choruses have been around for nearly 50 years. Mourners gathered at Catalina Park to honor Vincent Anthony Siqueiros…...
The 15 worst universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students
1+ week, 1+ day ago (545+ words) These are the worst places to go to college if you're looking for a queer-friendly and affirming environment....
Dozens of LGBTQ+ candidates just got a major boost for 2026
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (784+ words) The Victory Fund’s latest endorsements span 19 states and reflect a growing push to build LGBTQ+ political power nationwide. Staff at the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office conduct a logic and accuracy test of ballots in Tampa using a high-speed…...
The 15 best universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students
1+ week, 3+ day ago (904+ words) These are the top places to get a great education in a queer-friendly and affirming environment. Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture,…...
Lawmakers probe how Connecticut Children’s Medical Center betrayed trans families by capitulating to Trump
1+ week, 3+ day ago (146+ words) Democratic committee chairs are demanding the hospital turn over its agreement with the Trump administration....