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Conservative talk show hosts reminisce about bullying LGBTQ+ people back into the closet

On the CrossTalk show, three far-right influencers mocked the LGBTQ+ community and reminisced about a time when bullying members was socially acceptable.

Far-Right Groups Spout Lies About Trans Kids Leading Up to Election

The worst offenders include America First Legal, run by former Trump aide Stephen Miller (pictured), and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report

The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.

Troy Perry's pride

June 1970 saw the nation's first gay pride parades. Here, the unabridged recollection of L.A.'s maiden march, told by Metropolitan Community Church founder Troy Perry.

Op-ed: Angry Intersex People With Signs!

Is surgery on intersex infants just another form of genital mutilation?

Libs of TikTok Is Livid Over Froot Loops Wanting Kids to Read

The cereal brand’s initiative to offer a free library focused on diversity and inclusion faces backlash from conservative commentators, igniting a debate on social media.

Op-ed: Both Stonewall and 'Stonewall' Deserve Your Attention

Roland Emmerich's Stonewall film may or may not follow history to a T, but it's important to remember it's entertainment, says longtime activist and gay publisher Mark Segal.

Why This Black Lesbian Visited One of the World's Most Antigay Nations

Jasmyne Cannick is not afraid; she's determined.

LGBT Families and Their Kids to Ring New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell Tonight

The Family Equality Council will celebrate more than just the 30th anniversary of the organization tonight:  Jennifer Chrisler, executive director, will ring the New York Stock Exchange closing bell accompanied by dozens of children and their LGBT parents. Family Equality Council supports, represents, and connects the 1 million moms and dads in America who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender as well as the 2 million children they are raising. This is its first visit to the NYSE.

Obama Seals Nomination: 'This is our moment'

Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket without conceding her own defeat. ''America, this is our moment,'' the 46-year-old senator and one-time community organizer said in his first appearance as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting. ''This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past.''

Boy Scouts of America announces new name under rebrand

The youth organization said the new name is meant to help everyone, including boys and girls, feel welcome.

Conservative Judge Allows Beauty Pageant to Ban Trans Contestants

Judge Michael W. Mosman rejected a case brought by trans beauty queen Anita Noelle Green and sided with the pageant's definition of "biological females."

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At Least 50 Groups in the U.S. Advocated Banning Books This Year

They range from local Facebook or online groups to more established conservative organizations, and they often targeted LGBTQ-themed books.

Now is the time for scouting to fully embrace trans and nonbinary youth

"Scouting has the opportunity to make its program a true safe haven for these vulnerable youth at a time when many other institutions are threatening their physical safety," writes Mike De Socio.

WATCH: 50-Year Scouting Veteran Resigns Over Antigay Ban

Bill Moser has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America since 1961 but resigned his position on the Middle Tennessee Council Wednesday, saying forcing gay scouts to resign or lie about who they are is wrong.

Op-ed: Robert Gates and the Boys Scouts Need to Try Harder

Time to turn words into action, BSA.

Philly Boy Scouts to Allow Gay Adult Leaders and Employees

The Cradle of Liberty Council has gotten out ahead of the national Boy Scouts by adopting a nondiscrimination policy.

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WorldPride Comes to NYC for Stonewall's 50th

Global festivities will take place in the Big Apple in 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.