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Nearly 30 Years Later, Lesbian Couple's Murder in National Park Remains Unsolved

Julianne "Julie" Williams and Laura "Lollie" Winans' killer is still unidentified after their 1996 slayings in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.

At Least 26 Arrested in 'Stonewall'-Style Gay Sex Sting at D.C. Park

The U.S. Park Police has been accused of dispatching plainclothes officers to entice men.

Outdoor Fun With Your Pets

Bring your pet along next time you go out to get some fresh air and try these exciting outdoor activities.

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.

Patriot Front Members Arrested on Way to Target Pride Event

A tipster reported the group of identically clad extremists before they could get to their destination.

Bethel Park, Butler and Milwaukee, and how MAGA hate persists

Only a fool would believe that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump would stop MAGA hate because there is no MAGA without hate.

​Right-wing blogger required to pay $1.1 million for defaming Idaho drag queen

Summer Bushnell falsely accused Eric Posey of exposing his genitals to kids during a pride event.

Legendary 1970 Gay Dance Party Honored by Chicago Pride Concert

Renaissance One will showcase of-the-minute artists in an event paying homage to the city's first public same-sex dance.

Hundreds of Counter Protests and Vigils Spring Up in Wake of Charlottesville

The events that occurred on Friday were horrific but people are joining together in protest. 

Gay Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Running for U.S. Senate

The Pennsylvanian would be the first Black gay man -- and first gay man overall -- in the chamber.

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.

Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America

In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Coming Out in the Big Leagues

Why John Amaechi didn't change the world of professional sports.

Will an LGBTQ+ Californian Succeed Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate?

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was said to be on the shortlist, while California Senate leader Toni Atkins was mentioned earlier

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Former students share how Tim Walz allyship to LGBTQ+ teens in the '90s changed the course of their lives

Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has been a vocal LGBTQ+ ally.

Grief, guilt, and the journey to self-acceptance after Virginia Tech

Writer Mala Kumar reflects on the tragic Virginia Tech shooting, and how the tragedy shaped her path to love and self-acceptance.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Filmmaker A.J. Mattioli on the Power of Words

The trans filmmaker dishes on his recent documentary Words and having a unicorn murder drag queens for his latest horror-comedy. 

Alabama judge unseals report accusing top LGBTQ+ rights attorneys of improper judge shopping

The report is related to lawsuits brought against Alabama’s 2022 ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

How bathroom bans on federal property would impact trans Americans

A proposed bill in Congress would ban trans people from bathrooms in museums, national parks and other federal property. How would it be enforced, and what are the consequences?