Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
Sarasota school board votes to reject federal expansion of Title IX protections
In another showdown between Florida and the White House, the Sarasota County School Board voted Tuesday night to pass a resolution against new Title IX revisions that would protect LGBTQ+ students.
In another showdown between Florida and the White House, the Sarasota County School Board voted Tuesday night to pass a resolution against new Title IX revisions that would protect LGBTQ+ students.
'Fairness for our biological females': Moody says Biden admin overstepped with new Title IX rule
Targeting issues about sexual orientation and gender identity, Florida joined three other states Monday in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a new Biden administration rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs.
Targeting issues about sexual orientation and gender identity, Florida joined three other states Monday in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a new Biden administration rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting 'drag' performances: 'unconstitutionally vague'
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Federal judge rejects Florida's transgender coverage ban
Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.
Calling the state’s policy “invidious discrimination” against transgender people, a federal judge ruled that Florida’s prohibition against Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy is unconstitutional.
Drag performances still planned for St. Petersburg Pride Parade, organizers say
Saturday's St. Pete Pride Parade is expected to draw more than a 100,000 people to the city's waterfront.
Saturday's St. Pete Pride Parade is expected to draw more than a 100,000 people to the city's waterfront.
Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban that would impact transgender children’s access to treatments
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Florida’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat three children diagnosed with gender dysphoria, calling the prohibition "an exercise in politics, not good medicine."
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Florida’s ban on the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to treat three children diagnosed with gender dysphoria, calling the prohibition "an exercise in politics, not good medicine."
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.
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.
Idina Menzel headlines St. Pete Pride to support LGBTQ community
St. Pete Pride will wrap up just before the Protection of Children Act goes into effect in July. LGBTQ advocates say Pride celebrations are necessary because they feel the gay community is under attack in Florida.
St. Pete Pride will wrap up just before the Protection of Children Act goes into effect in July. LGBTQ advocates say Pride celebrations are necessary because they feel the gay community is under attack in Florida.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
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.
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.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
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.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Protesters wearing Nazi gear show up outside Lakeland charity event that included drag performers
At least a dozen demonstrators wearing Nazi gear and carrying flags showed up outside a charity event that included drag performers in Lakeland.
At least a dozen demonstrators wearing Nazi gear and carrying flags showed up outside a charity event that included drag performers in Lakeland.
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.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.