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The Hill

President Biden praised the LGBTQ community in remarks at Stonewall on Friday, a day after his presidential debate against former President Trump. Friday marked the 55 years since the start of the Stonewall riots, which were demonstrations against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn and was largely considered the start of…

Biden praises LGBTQ community at Stonewall visitor center opening

Advocates are calling for President Biden and former President Trump to answer for their LGBTQ records and policy proposals at Thursday evening’s debate.  The debate, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, is the first to take place during LGBTQ Pride month, which is recognized each year in June. A second debate is scheduled for Sep. 10,…

LGBTQ advocates warn of ‘enormous slight’ if Trump, Biden aren’t asked about policies

ABC News

In a post-debate appearance, President Joe Biden arrived in New York to celebrate the opening ceremony of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York.

Biden honors LGBTQ+ community at Stonewall opening ceremony in post-debate appearance

Axios

The number of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the U.S. has nearly tripled from 448 in 2017 to 1,303 as of May 2024, per the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's Out for America report released Wednesday. Why it matters: As the number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+ increases, issues affecting the community...

LGBTQ+ officeholders nearly triple since 2017, report finds

June is finally here, which means it’s once again Pride Month! LGBTQ+ people may exist year-round, but this month is purpose-built to shine a spotlight on the special, unique, and diverse identities that are often overlooked a majority of the year. There are rainbows everywhere you look, parades, and a general feeling that you should be celebrating what makes you special without fear of bigotry or discrimination.

10 LGBTQ+ Movies and Shows to Celebrate Pride Month With

Caitlyn Jenner has the most public and talked about transitions in history. Her decision to go from world-famous Olympian Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn was shocking to many but also incredibly inspiring for countless others. She has opened herself up to the world on her decision at age 65 and shared her story, flaws and all, to help normalize the reality of gender dysphoria.

Pride Month: The Most Powerful Transgender Women In Hollywood

NBC News

Country star Martina McBride is celebrating her daughter Ava. “This girl turned 19 a few days ago. My girl. I love you, Ava,” McBride captioned a recent Instagram post. “I love all the stuff we do together… all the kitchen hangs, the trips to the veggie stand, the talks, the laughs. How we are deeply connected in all the ways big and small. You are wonderfully made.”

Country star Martina McBride shares a rare photo of her 19-year-old daughter

President Joe Biden is recognizing Pride Month this year saying the period celebrating LGBTQ+ life, experiences, struggles, and history, helps to “reflect on the progress we have made so far in pursuit of equality, justice, and inclusion.”. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up...

President Joe Biden calls on LGBTQ+ community ‘to wave their flags of pride high’ this June

Illinois State

Alton, IL

A massive sinkhole stretching 100 feet opened up in an Illinois park on Wednesday, swallowing a light pole in the middle of recreational fields and leaving a deep, gaping hole in its wake. The terrifying moment was caught on a nearby security camera Wednesday morning, showing an area between two...

Sinkhole swallows soccer field in Illinois in shocking video

Texas State

Arlington, TX

A woman who owns unlicensed assisted living homes in Texas has been charged with murder in the death of one of the residents, and police say at least 20 people have died while staying at her facilities in what officials call a “disturbing” and “unimaginable” case.

20 deaths at unlicensed assisted living facilities in Texas revisited by police after owner is charged with murder

WTAJ

(WTAJ) — LGBTQ+ pride is celebrated annually in June, but do you know why that month was chosen? In June 1969, the Stonewall “Riots” occurred at the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village. New York police conducted a raid on the club. Sparked by police harassment and social discrimination, six days of […]

Why is June designated as Pride Month?

Kentucky State

Southlake, TX

Robert Morris, a pastor and the founder of Gateway Church, wanted to know what it was going to take to prevent the woman on the phone from going public with her accusation that he’d sexually abused her as a child. “Put a price on it,” Morris said on Sept....

Pastor Robert Morris asked his accuser how much her silence would cost, phone transcript shows

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

As the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride month this June, they also reflect on a year filled with legal battles and growing restrictions on their rights, particularly those of transgender youth.

These are the best, worst states for LGBTQ equality, report finds

Salon

Drag queen and activist Brigitte Bandit has officially set the record straight after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga. wrongly accused the person assigned female at birth of being a man. Following Brigitte's recent appearance on CNN to discuss lobbying efforts for the installment of protective measures for the LGBTQ+ community...

"You are just proving that gender is socially constructed": Drag queen slams Marjorie Taylor Greene

A rare white bison calf was sighted at Yellowstone National Park, bringing indigenous tribes together for a spiritual ceremony. They say the birth of the special American buffalo is a prophecy fulfilled, but also that there's a wider message that needs to be heard.

Celebration of rare white bison birth in Yellowstone comes with a warning

Houston, TX

The Independent

Lauren Ashley Simmons was heartbroken.Simmons, a queer Black woman and labor organizer from Houston, watched her Democratic state representative break with her party and vote in favor of three Republican-led bills limiting rights for transgender teens and children. All of them became law.Those laws supported by State Rep. Shawn Thierry “put a target on some families that are already extremely vulnerable and dealing with so much, living in a state like Texas,” Simmons tells The Independent.“To know that this Democrat representative for a big blue district in a pretty blue city turned her back – that betrayed and hurt me,”...

A Texas Democrat voted against rights for trans kids. This queer Black mom challenged her – and won

Three drag queens are taking to Capital Hill to lobby against the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills sweeping the United States, many of which aim to restrict their art. Jiggly Caliente, Joey Jay, and Brigitte Bandit will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday, dubbed “Drag Lobby Day” by organizing group MoveOn Political Action, to lobby for the Equality Act. The legislation would amend the 1964 Civils Rights act to include gender identity and sexual orientation, encompassing the groups under federal nondiscrimination policies.

These drag queens are meeting with Congress to lobby for LGBTQ+ protections

Minneapolis, MN

A sports watchdog organization is facing criticism for its handling of a misconduct case involving a gymnastics coach who is a judge at this week’s Olympic trials in Minneapolis. Anna Li, an uneven bars specialist who was an alternate for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team and won a bronze...

Sports watchdog under scrutiny as former U.S. gymnast facing misconduct allegations judges Olympic Trials

As Covid cases continue to rise this summer, doctors are urging people to get tested if they’re feeling sick as it’s hard to diagnose symptoms alone. NBC News’ Erika Edwards reports on the latest Covid advice from doctors and the increase in new strains and mutations.

Doctors urge people to get tested amid a summer Covid wave

NewsBreak

LGBTQ+ advocate Ashton Colby and his father promote transgender awareness campaign

LGBTQ+ advocate Ashton Colby sits down with NBC News’ Joe...

LGBTQ+ advocate Ashton Colby and his father promote transgender awareness campaign

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