Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message

Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.

Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke

At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves. 

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

Critics claim proposed Taylor event guideline is 'War on Christmas'

While the majority of people in public comment urged the city council to vote no on the proposed guidelines, a couple of people spoke supporting the city.

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill

The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.

Man charged with threatening doctor over transgender care

A Comfort man has been charged with allegedly threatening a Boston physician who works for a national LGBTQ health education center.

Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill

The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.

Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.

Beauty pageant can ban transgender contestants, US appeals court rules

Anita Green, who is transgender, has competed in several pageants including Miss Montana USA, Miss Earth and Ms. World Universal.

Austin bartender wakes from coma following scooter crash

A beloved Austin bartender is out of a coma, awake, and responsive, after fracturing their skull, and several other bones in a mid-October scooter crash.

Austin community raises money for beloved bartender injured in crash

Miranda “Randi” Welch, 33, was found unconscious in the area of East 6th and Onion Street around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Austin police are investigating the incident.

VP Kamala Harris speaks on abortion, reproductive rights during Austin visit

With just a month before the midterm election, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged people to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot and encouraged others to register to vote.