City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care

“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.

Lockhart celebrates second annual Pride Festival

Many came to Lockhart on Saturday for the cities second annual Pride Festival, capping off a week of Pride activities and events.

Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night

After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.

Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries

Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.

North Carolina GOP votes to censure Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for supporting policies they said violate key tenets of the GOP platform.

Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality

The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.

Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people

The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.

10 Austin Pride events happening in June

While Austin's official Pride festival won't happen until August, Austinites can still celebrate throughout the month of June with these events!

Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support

Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.

Texas bans gender-affirming care for transgender youth

Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 14 into law on Saturday, June 2, prohibiting any gender-affirming procedures and treatments on minors. The law will go into effect September 1, 2023.

Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague

The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.

3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds

More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."

Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC

Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.

LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties

This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.