Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
Trans employees at Netflix plan walkout protest despite suspended staffer's reinstatement
Netflix's co-CEO defended the company's collaboration with comedian Dave Chappelle.
DC Comics announces new Superman is bisexual on National Coming Out Day
DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that its new Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming issue.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Gender-neutral toy sections to be required in California stores
Large stores in California will be required to create a section for gender-neutral children's toys.
North Carolina Lt. Gov. facing calls to resign over LGBTQ ‘filth’ remark
“There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth,” North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said in a video posted by an advocacy group.
San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair returns with new name
The Folsom Street Fair has returned to San Francisco. The event was different this year due to Covid-19 restrictions and a new name.
Evangelical Lutheran church installs first transgender bishop
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America installed its first openly transgender bishop in a service held in San Francisco's Grace Cathedral on Saturday.
San Francisco announces creation of country's first Transgender History Month
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced the creation of the country's first Transgender History Month throughout the month of August.
Man's racist tirade against gay couple in San Francisco captured on cellphone video
Cellphone video captured a man's racist tirade against a gay couple in San Francisco.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
San Francisco DA mandates use of preferred pronouns to show dignity and respect
The San Francisco policy also requires prosecutors to ask the defense which pronouns should be used for anyone accused of a crime.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states
Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta added Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia to the list that now has 17 states where state employee travel is forbidden except under limited circumstances.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
SF Pride's less-corporate pandemic version finding ways to celebrate as city awakens
It's the second year in a row without San Francisco's annual Pride parade. But festivities are still underway, during what would have been the beginning of the city's Pride weekend.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Having kids for LGBTQ families can be challenging and costly affair
Ask just about any parent and they'll tell you their children are a gift. But, for LGBTQ families its a gift that requires more work, dedication, and in many cases money.
Many LGBT community members thrilled Raiders player Carl Nassib came out during Pride
Coming out during June Pride Month, many members of the LGBTQ community were thrilled to see that Carl Nassib received support from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and beyond.