Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Critics claim proposed Taylor event guideline is 'War on Christmas'
While the majority of people in public comment urged the city council to vote no on the proposed guidelines, a couple of people spoke supporting the city.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Man charged with threatening doctor over transgender care
A Comfort man has been charged with allegedly threatening a Boston physician who works for a national LGBTQ health education center.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting: 5 dead, 25 hurt in attack at gay club, police say
A shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs left multiple people dead and several others injured Saturday night, according to police.
Senate advances same-sex, interracial marriage bill with 12 GOP votes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the law is a chance for the Senate to “live up to its highest ideals” and protect marriage equality for all people.
Beauty pageant can ban transgender contestants, US appeals court rules
Anita Green, who is transgender, has competed in several pageants including Miss Montana USA, Miss Earth and Ms. World Universal.
Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Argentina reveal they secretly got married after keeping ‘relationship private’
Mariana Varela from Argentina and Fabiola Valentín from Puerto Rico made their surprise nuptials public on Instagram with a sweet video montage, including their travels together.
Austin bartender wakes from coma following scooter crash
A beloved Austin bartender is out of a coma, awake, and responsive, after fracturing their skull, and several other bones in a mid-October scooter crash.
Austin community raises money for beloved bartender injured in crash
Miranda “Randi” Welch, 33, was found unconscious in the area of East 6th and Onion Street around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Austin police are investigating the incident.
VP Kamala Harris speaks on abortion, reproductive rights during Austin visit
With just a month before the midterm election, Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged people to vote for Democrats up and down the ballot and encouraged others to register to vote.
Velma is officially a lesbian in new ‘Scooby-Doo’ film
In the new animated film, Velma Dinkley has a crush on another female character named Coco Diablo.
UT Austin students join nationwide walkout for abortion, transgender rights
Students left class and gathered at the West Mall to rally for abortion and transgender rights.
Supreme Court back in session Monday with new justice and top cases
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.