Community upset after City of Huntington Beach votes to stop flying rainbow flag during Pride month
Under the new proposal only U.S., State, County, City and POW flags will be allowed to fly over city hall, with occasional acceptances.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Former ‘Real Housewives of OC’ star introduces transgender son: 'I'm extremely proud of him'
"I cannot imagine the strength and courage it took for my baby to do this, but I’m extremely proud of him," Alexis Bellino said about her 14-year-old son Miles.
California enacts law to help LGBTQ military veterans
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies because of their sexual or gender identities to reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Singapore to decriminalize gay sex while continuing to prohibit same-sex marriage
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.
Demi Lovato updates pronouns to include she/her again: 'I'm such a fluid person'
A little over a year after coming out as non-binary, Demi Lovato said her pronouns now also include she/her.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Supporters ask Gov. Newsom to pardon queer man from being deported to Fiji
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to pardon a 50-year-old queer man from being deported to Fiji after he was released from prison and shown great remorse for committing second-degree murder.
Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.
Pride parades march on with new urgency after abortion ruling
At least one Supreme Court justice signaled, in the ruling on abortion, that the court could reconsider the right to same-sex marriage recognized in 2015.
Elon Musk's transgender child looks to change name to cut all ties with father
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Hermosa Beach spa raises money for Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
Made with PRIDE popup opens at Santa Monica Place
The Made with PRIDE Marketplace is now open at Santa Monica Place.
Santa Monica Pride
This unique retail marketplace is part of the annual SaMo PRIDE, a month-long citywide celebration focused on family-friendly displays and activities that safely celebrate the City of Santa Monica’s inclusive and diverse spirit.