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Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites

Republicans have begun targeting LGBTQ-related initiatives in latest round of the national budget process.

Stonewall's Pole Is Lightning Rod in Trump’s Attack on Rainbow Flags

New emails show National Park Service leaders scrambling to get rid of the flag at the historic landmark.

Is the Queer Community Eating Its Own (Again)?

Recent battles over the rainbow flag and the Star of David have exposed long-simmering biases.

QAnon Congresswoman: Ban Pride, 'Hate America Flags' at Embassies

Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for espousing bizarre conspiracy theories, says U.S. embassies should display the American flag only.

Could Gay Ambassador/Trump Fave Richard Grenell Be Next Sec. of State?

He's being mentioned as a possibility should Mike Pompeo decide to step down and run for Senate.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Activist Stopped in Qatar Ahead of World Cup

British activist Peter Tatchell says he was stopped for holding the first pro-LGBTQ+ protest in any Gulf state.

Flying the Pride flag is a gateway to ISIS, a Connecticut official claims as town passes ban

Almost immediately after coming under Republican control, a Connecticut town council has voted to ban the LGBTQ+ Pride flag at its town hall.

Australian Official Fined After Comparing Rainbow Flag to ISIS Symbol

A court ordered Sydney elected official Julie Passas to pay $2,500 and issue a public apology.

Surf City USA bans Pride flags

The measure requires a unanimous Huntington Beach city council vote to approve non-governmental flags.

New Pride Flag Pays Tribute to California Mother Killed for Allyship

The community remains in mourning after Laura Ann Carleton's death.

Dad Sues School District Over Pride Flag Under 'Don't Say Gay' Law

The plaintiff has a checkered history with the legal system, having been suspended from practicing law and fined a quarter of a million dollars in the past.

Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, & Dozens Hang Trans Flags for Support

Dozens of the nation's lawmakers have hung the transgender flag at their offices in a show of support as Trump's trans military ban moves forward.

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.

10 surprising facts about the Lesbian Pride flag

Here's what you need to know about the history of the flag.

N.D. Councilwoman Declares She's a Proud Lesbian in Response to Bigot

The exchange occurred during a meeting over the official flying of a Pride flag in Minot, N.D. 

Trump Appoints Gay Ambassador Richard Grenell as Head of Intelligence

Grenell, a controversial conservative fiercely loyal to the president, is not well-liked by Democrats.

Star-Spangled Protest of Marriage Equality Quickly Fizzles

County leaders now say they'll rescind an order to lower U.S. flags to half-staff in protest of the Supreme Court ruling.

Biden Admin Will Have LGBTQ+ Envoy, Allow Pride Flags at Embassies

President Biden's nominee for secretary of State, Antony Blinken, made those promises at his confirmation hearing this week.

Homophobe Who Sued Congressmembers Over Their Pride Flags Loses Case

Chris Sevier sued four members of Congress for displaying the flag, making the bizarre claim that it was a religious symbol.

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You won't believe the meaning of The Rock's beige handkerchief in 'GQ' cover

Dwayne Johnson wore a beige handkerchief in his back pocket – here's what that means in the Hanky Code.