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The State Department raises the Progress Pride flag over their headquarters
This weekend marks the first time that any Pride flag was officially flown by the State Department.
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What LGBTQ Americans have (and haven’t) gained since the recognition of marriage equality
On the anniversary of the Obergefell decision, LGBTQ people all across the country lack many other civil protections – and even marriage isn’t safe to some anti-LGBTQ activists.
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A block party protest is held outside of gay bar where Black woman was dragged by hair
Nellie’s Sports Bar continues to face sustained protests, especially after taking down their Progress Pride flag. Now the Washington DC bar’s facing an investigation.
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President Biden establishes an initiative that will protect LGBTQ federal employees
The President is ordering all of the federal government to commit to advancing “diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.”
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Karine Jean-Pierre’s touching message about coming out that you need to read
“I came out to my mom when I was 16 years old…”
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When it comes to NYC’s dueling Pride parades… “The Fight Continues”
While law enforcement’s involvement in Pride is one issue, it is far from what has caused the schism between the two groups dueling to put on the city’s top march.
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President Biden appoints Jessica Stern as the Special Envoy for LGBTQ Rights
The appointment of a Special Envoy for LGBTQ rights fills a position started in the Obama administration and left unfilled during most of the Trump administration.
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An inspiring gay pelican couple has stayed together for nearly two decades
Pepe and Enrique are living a “retirement home” lifestyle together in Florida, choosing each other every mating season and maintaining their nest and egg.
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Several trailblazing trans athletes are vying to secure a trip to the Olympics
Two trans athletes are close to representing the United States in Tokyo. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand has already punched her ticket.