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From Stonewall to now: LGBTQ+ elders on navigating fear in dark times

LGBTQ+ elders share what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice to young people right now.

Tourmaline to release historic biography about Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson will be the first full-length biography of the queer icon ever to be published.

Joe Biden at Stonewall's 55th anniversary: The LGBTQ+ community ‘set an example for the world’

The president and first lady spoke at the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement a day after the first presidential debate.

More Than Joy, Drag Queens & Kings Fuel Our Community

Drag — whether male and female impersonation — has been a part of America’s culture since even before our nation was born.

14 Famous drag queens who changed history

From Stonewall's Marsha P. Johnson to RuPaul, discover the fearless drag performers who defied societal norms and changed the world.

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

Miss Major to LGBTQ+ caucus: 'Put on your best shit and get out there' to defeat Trump

The legendary transgender activist spoke with The Advocate after her passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend (exclusive)

The What We Do in the Shadows star joins the ABC News team for coverage of some of the biggest Pride celebrations nationwide — here's how to watch along!

Pride Month flags vandalized near Stonewall National Monument: police

A preliminary investigation found an unidentified person had removed and destroyed 160 flags in the area around 8 p.m. Thursday, according to police.

National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Stonewall started it—but who writes the next chapter?

Despite progress, our community faces threats across the country. Our fight for equality continues with resilience, solidarity, and unwavering courage, writes Alex Gabriel.

70 photos of NYC Pride 2024 that show New Yorkers know how celebrate queer joy

Thousands took to the streets of Manhattan over the weekend to celebrate LGBTQ+ lives.

Democrats commemorate LGBTQ+ rights movement with Stonewall Day resolutions (exclusive)

The resolutions recognize the legacy of the Stonewall Uprising, which ignited the push for equal rights for queer folks.

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President Joe Biden calls on LGBTQ+ community ‘to wave their flags of pride high’ this June

The president officially proclaimed June 2024 to be Pride Month in an announcement on Friday.

Out, Black, and proud: Ernestine Eckstein fought for us before Stonewall

During Black History Month, we honor the courage of Ernestine Eckstein, who put her life on the line to speak out for queer rights.