Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Civil rights groups file lawsuit challenging Oklahoma anti-trans bathroom law
Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three transgender Oklahoma schoolchildren against the state's new anti-transgender school bathroom bill.
Singapore to decriminalize gay sex while continuing to prohibit same-sex marriage
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Austin Pride 2022: W Hotel hosting 2 'Euphoric' events
Austin Pride 2022 is August 20 and some of the many events going on will be at the W Hotel in downtown Austin.
Video shows man dousing Pride Flag, setting it on fire in Lansing
Lansing Police are searching for a man who set a Pride Flag on fire earlier this week after dousing it in flammable liquid.
Texas Roller Derby, CIB Austin team up for downtown Pride celebration
Texas Roller Derby teamed up with CIB Austin to host a downtown skate celebrating Pride.
Pride parades march on with new urgency after abortion ruling
At least one Supreme Court justice signaled, in the ruling on abortion, that the court could reconsider the right to same-sex marriage recognized in 2015.
Austin Flea Pride Party at Still Austin Whiskey Company
All the festivities will be free and a portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Equality Texas.
Pride Month celebrations held across Central Texas
In Austin and in Pflugerville, people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds gathered to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
7 Patriot Front members from Texas among those planning to riot in Idaho, police say
Police arrested the members of a white supremacist group found in a U-Haul near a gay pride event in Idaho. Seven are from Texas, including the group's 23-year-old founder.
Librarian describes Proud Boys storming San Lorenzo library during Drag Queen reading
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
Patriot Front leader among those arrested near Idaho Pride
Among those booked into jail on misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot was 23-year-old Thomas Ryan Rousseau of Grapevine.
Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event
The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.
Drag shows in Houston open for families as one Texas lawmaker is drafting possible legal ban
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.