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An Emotional Biden Designates Pulse Nightclub a National Memorial

The president heralded the legislation but also noted that commemorations of tragedies bring back horrifying memories for survivors.

Pulse Needs to Become a Museum, Not Rubble

Some are calling for the nightclub -- site of one of our community's worst tragedies -- to be torn down. Sara Grossman, who lost her best friend there, says that's not the answer.

The Memorial for Pulse Offers Comfort, But No Closure

A new tribute to the killed and injured reflects the struggle of Orlando's queer community to move on after America's second-deadliest mass shooting.

How Anderson Cooper Helped Inspire a Pulse Memorial

The out journalist's kindness is infused into the Holding Hands statue, dedicated to Christopher "Drew" Leinonen.

Trump’s election prompts one nonprofit to prioritize scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth in red states

Instead of wilting away, The Dru Project — an organization named in honor of Pulse Nightclub victim Drew Leinonen — is shifting its priorities to serve the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people in states where their existence is increasingly difficult.

White Supremacists Deface Pulse Mural at Orlando LGBTQ+ Center

The central Florida LGBTQ+ center also saw its phone lines cut around the same time.

26 Images of Trump Resistance in Pulse's Backyard

When Trump kicked-off his reelection bid in Orlando on Tuesday, LGBTQ residents and allies fought back against his divisiveness, lies, and cruelty.

When I Think About Pulse, I Think About Numbers

Trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy.

'Beloved' Virginia professor found dead at gay men's sauna after vanishing from conference

Averett University psychology professor David Hanbury, 37, was found deceased Saturday at the popular gay men's sauna Club Orlando.

Orlando Takes Charge of Rebooted Pulse Memorial Planning

The memorial will be dedicated to the 49 people killed in the massacre at Pulse nightclub. The shift marks less a torch passing and more a takeover following a year of controversy over the management of the planning.

Pulse Survivors Lead Rally Promoting 'Deliverance' From Gay Identity

About 100 people congregated in Orlando on Saturday to protest a proposed ban on "conversion therapy."

'Make America Straight Again' Event Planned for Orlando

Ministers who cheer the execution of gays will rally in a community where LGBTQ people were massacred three years ago.

Pulse Group Explains Why It Fired Patricia Todd Over Outing Governor

One Orlando Alliance says its ability to lobby for change would've been damaged.

BREAKING: Pulse Shooter's Wife Noor Salman Not Guilty

Salman was the only individual facing any criminal charges stemming from the attack.