Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings awarded $640K
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
A Texas judge was awarded more than $600,000 after she was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex marriages, citing her religious beliefs.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Pulse Nightclub shooting 10 years later: What happened, victims, Orlando memorial
It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.
It has been 10 years since the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in downtown Orlando – where 49 men and women were killed, and more than 50 others were hurt, while celebrating Latin Night at the LGBTQ club.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Texas Pride events 2026: Parades, festivals and more happening this June
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Pride Month is celebrated each June, and more than a dozen Texas cities and towns are hosting festivities this year.
Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.
Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.
Texas Children's Hospital must build 'detransition clinic' after $10M settlement
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.
Texas Children's Hospital is required to construct a "detransition clinic" as part of a $10 million settlement with the state and the Department of Justice.
Austin-based business offering Central Texas LGBTQ+ couples chance at wedding ceremony
Broadly Entertaining is offering up to six LGBTQ+ couples in Central Texas an opportunity to elope on the Summer Solstice.
Broadly Entertaining is offering up to six LGBTQ+ couples in Central Texas an opportunity to elope on the Summer Solstice.
Church vandalized again in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been hit in less than a year. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more.
LGBTQ+ supportive church vandalized again for second time in less than a year
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
The mural outside of Life in the City church has been vandalized, marking the second time the church has been targeted in less than a year.
'Made a mistake:' Philz Coffee backtracks, will now keep Pride flags up
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced Friday. The decision came after a lot of backlash.
Texas Tech to drop courses 'centered on' sex, gender studies
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
Texas Tech university has been given two months to close courses the focus on sex and gender studies, expanding on new policies that redefined how and when those issues can be discussed.
'Institution of dead dogmas': Texas A&M professor resigns over trans, race-related policy
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
The philosophy professor at the center of January's controversy at Texas A&M University over writings by Plato being removed from coursework has turned in his resignation.
Trump administration ends agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
The Education Department says it has terminated agreements with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.
Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.