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Downey, Calif., bans Pride flag on city property; L.A. County, state officials clap back

Los Angeles County will continue to display the flag on its properties, including those in Downey, where County Supervisor Janice Hahn will host a flag-raising ceremony Monday. The city ban apparently came at the behest of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.

Gay Vet Harassed by Homophobic Neighbors Receives Pride Present

After Air Force veteran Ryan Gierach was harassed and spit on by neighbors, his elected representatives honored him.

130 Reps Present Strike Against DOMA

130 members of Congress filed a joint amicus brief supportive of a lesbian couple challenging DOMA in court.

With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

PHOTOS: Head of the Democratic Party Joins the NOH8 Campaign

NOH8 Co-founders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley invited members of both parties and both houses of Congress to a photo shoot to celebrate National Coming Out Day and 26 people showed up -- all Democrats from the House of Representatives. Among them is the head of the Democratic Party, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.