White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers
They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”
June 13, 2023
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How library workers are defending books, democracy, and queer lives
Books that tell LGBTQ+ stories are under attack. In communities nationwide, librarians defend our community’s freedoms to read and exist.
April 16, 2024
Miami Beach Celebrates the City's Drag Scene with New Street Art
Across the U.S., where at least a dozen states have attempted to pass anti-drag laws, including in Florida, drag remains a central topic in a larger culture war targeting LGBTQ+ rights.
December 11, 2023
TBWA\Chiat\Day LA, Suzy, equalpride Create PRIDE GUIDE for Brands
The Advocate and equalpride have long believed Pride isn't just one month -- that's why we partnered with TBWA\Chiat\Day LA and market research platform Suzy to develop the PRIDE Guide for marketers.
September 12, 2022
Fox News Says White House Flew ‘Pedophile,’ ‘Groomer’ Pride Flag
The far-right news network changed its headline after the White House called it out.
June 15, 2023
Christian lifeguard can't handle standing near a Pride flag, sues Los Angeles
Who's the snowflake now?
May 30, 2024
Fox News Retraction Prompts White House to Demand Removal of False Anti-LGBTQ+ Article
The network had proven itself capable of doing the right thing and so the White House demanded for the network to do the right thing again.
July 10, 2023
White House calls Republican spending bill’s ban on the Pride flag ‘inappropriate’
After backlash over a spending bill provision banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies, the Biden-Harris administration is emphasizing its dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and outlining efforts to mitigate the impact of the law.
March 25, 2024
Vandals Defaced LGBTQ+ Tributes at Iconic California Beach
Within days of local officials celebrating the area as a safe-haven for LGBTQ+ people, vandals tried to destroy the joy.
July 11, 2023
Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks
The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes.
June 8, 2021
New Pride Flag Pays Tribute to California Mother Killed for Allyship
The community remains in mourning after Laura Ann Carleton's death.
August 24, 2023
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.
May 31, 2024
School District's Pride Murals Under Attack by Far Right
The California school district decided to paint the progress Pride flag on all 15 schools within the system to show that everybody is welcome at school.
September 7, 2022
Man Faces Charges of Burning Pride Flag & Trying to Run Over 2 Women
He has reportedly admitted to authorities that he's committed multiple crimes against the local LGBTQ+ community.
October 18, 2022
Is It Safe to Fly a Pride Flag After California Shooting Tragedy? Readers Weigh in
We asked readers what they think about displaying a Pride flag in today’s political climate.
August 25, 2023
Boise Rallies Around Couple After Pride Flag Burned
Brett Perry (pictured) and John Michael Schert say the incident was traumatizing, but they're gratified by the level of support they've received.
October 13, 2022
Will Everyone Feel Included With Artist's New Pride Flag?
The new flag includes black and brown stripes for people of color and the colors of the trans flag in an arrow to indicate progress, but does it include everyone?
June 8, 2018
Nancy Pelosi, perhaps the greatest LGBTQ+ ally in history, reflects on the meaning of Pride (exclusive)
For Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the LGBTQ+ community has been an intellectual, emotional, and political resource, she told The Advocate. She also understands the serious risks at stake for the community in this year’s election.
June 3, 2024
Tom Daley Protests Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws at Commonwealth Games
Olympian Tom Daley has called out countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws many times before.
July 29, 2022
The U.K. Is Celebrating Pride With a Rainbow Progress 50p Coin
The flamboyant new currency represents 50 years of celebrating Pride in the U.K.
May 18, 2022