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White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”

U.S. Embassies Defy Trump, Continue to Display Rainbow Flag

Embassies around the world have ignored an order by the Trump administration to  stop displaying Pride flags. 

Trump Won't Let U.S. Embassies Fly Pride Flags

Requests from numerous embassies were rejected by the State Department.

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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.

Samuel and 'Mrs. Alito' are the new Clarence and Ginni Thomas

In a contest for Washington’s most reprehensible couple, it’s a close call.

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

Among many contrasts this election, confederate flags on pointed poles versus American flags on soft sticks

When Harris was finished on Tuesday, the crowd left the Ellipse peacefully, returning to their cars, their buses, their homes, and their lives — with hope, John Casey writes.

Will Fox Punish Bill O'Reilly for Racist Revisionist History?

Bill O'Reilly put his foot in his mouth again while blasting Michelle Obama's convention speech, causing some to say he's defending slavery. 

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!

Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies

The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.

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The gays bring surge to D.C. Metro ridership for Capital Pride Parade

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported its highest ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veteran Activist Jessica Stern Named U.S. Envoy for LGBTQ+ Rights

President Biden announced Friday that he will appoint Stern, currently executive director of OuRight Action International.

Can Pride Be a Little Less White This Year?

Our community needs to foster inclusivity if we have any chance against Trump's agenda, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

Kyrsten Sinema added to the Mount Rushmore of LGBTQ+ losers

She joins Navratilova, Jenner, Grenell, and Santos; however, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt this lot is not.

Madonna 'Never Paid' $1 Million Fine for Violating Russian Antigay Law

The singer reaffirmed her commitment to freedom of speech when she shared a video of her 2012 speech in St. Petersburg.

U.S. Ambassador Threatened for Condemning Zambia's Antigay Laws

Ambassador Daniel Foote is canceling World AIDS Day appearances after receiving threats for denouncing the imprisonment of a gay couple.

'Dump Trump! Dump Equinox!': Fiery West Hollywood Protest Draws 100

Protestors came out in response to a fundraiser for President Trump thrown by Stephen Ross, the owner of Equinox and SoulCycle.

Florida Issues First Sentence for Trafficking Gay Men

Andras Vass had been convicted of enticing gay Hungarian men to move to America for money and enslaving them for sex.

How can you support transgender and nonbinary youth right now? The Trevor Project has some tips

These supportive actions can decrease the risk of suicide, notes a new research brief from the crisis intervention group.

National Park Service cracks down on Pride leaving LGBTQ+ rangers feeling betrayed

Recently, the National Park Service issued a memo barring employees from attending Pride parades in uniform. Official participation appears uncertain, and many LGBQT+ Rangers are feeling defeated.

Hillary v. Bernie: Let the Calls for Unity Begin

Nothing is stopping Democrats from uniting behind Clinton -- at least not yet.