US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Attack after LGBTQ+ event in Pasadena being investigated as hate crime
An attack on several men after an LGBTQ+ event in Pasadena is being investigated as a hate crime, officials said.
'We're going to have a gay night': At Oscars, Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education Act’ bill target of joke
The co-hosts of the 94th Academy Awards took aim at Florida's Parents Rights in Education Act, which critics have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill. "We're gonna have a great night tonight—and for you people in Florida, we're going to have a gay night."
Disney employees to walkout in protest over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill
With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout Tuesday, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself in a balancing act between the expectations of a diverse workforce and demands from an increasingly polarized, politicized marketplace.
Christina Aguilera to headline LA Pride 2022
LA Pride in the Park returns June 11 for the first time after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA Pride returns for its 1st in-person event since the panemic began
Christina Aguilera will be the headliner
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Trans Netflix employees who criticized Dave Chapelle special drop labor complaint
Two former Netflix employees who raised concerns about anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints.
United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles
FOX 11 spoke with the group that is believed to be the first LGBTQ+ mariachi band.
LA Lakers to host Pride Night in preseason game against Golden State
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Friday they will host their third annual Pride Night at Staples Center during a preseason game this month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
JoJo Siwa to join same-sex couple on ‘Dancing With Stars’
JoJo Siwa, an 18-year-old who has said she identifies as gay and queer, said the same-sex pairing signals to viewers that it’s OK to be your true self.
Destination Education: Transgender LAUSD high school student shares her story
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro spoke with a courageous LAUSD transgender student who returned to school for in-person instruction this week for the first time in the pandemic since coming out. Hear her story and learn more about the school district's policies.
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
Sesame Street creates family with two gay dads during Pride month
A family with two gay dads stopped by Sesame Street on Thursday to celebrate Family Day on the show.