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Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

Rainbow Flag Burned Again Outside NYC's Only Black-Owned Gay Lounge

The incident happens weeks after individuals burned flags outside the same club just before Pride Month.

LGBTQ+ book clubs bring lit-loving queers together

"Book clubs create an opportunity for queer people in particular...to access stories about our realities that are similar to us and access stories about people in our community that are different from us," one book club manager told The Advocate.

Obama Announces Opposition to California's Ballot Measure

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took a strong stand this weekend against a constitutional amendment to appear on California's ballot in November that would effectively overturn the state supreme court's recent decision legalizing same-sex marriage. In a letter to the Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club read yesterday at the group's annual Pride Breakfast, Senator Obama wrote, "I am proud to join with and support the LGBT community in an effort to set our nation on a course that recognizes LGBT Americans with full equality under the law ... that is why I oppose the divisive and discriminatory efforts to amend the California Constitution, and similar efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution or those of other states."

'Butch' Women Bikers Unite to Defend Drag Story Hour Event

They stood firm against those who yelled and screamed at people trying to enjoy a story with with a drag queen.

13 Photos of Queer Joy & Celebration at White House Pride Month Event

There was so much joy on display on the South Lawn where LGBTQ+ people and families were celebrated by the Biden administration.

Georgia school officials settle with ACLU to allow GSA

A settlement has been reached between the American Civil Liberties Union and officials in White County, Ga., who had refused to permit a gay-straight alliance club to meet at White County High School.

Orlando Pride Soccer Team Apologizes Over Rejecting “Gay” Sign at Game

Team supporters, the Black Swans, were initially told the sign was "political" and had to be removed.

A day and a night in Oslo

Reflecting on the beauty of Oslo Pride before a tragic shooting on this day in 2022, writer Braden Crooks explores the joy and connection found in queer spaces, rediscovering the power of kinship and finding resilience in the face of violence.

Soccer Fans Ruin L.A. Galaxy's Pride Night by Shouting Homophobic Slur

The antigay "puto" has a long, unsavory history of being chanted at soccer matches. 

Police Arrest Two Men, Seek A Third For Deadly Oslo Gay Bar Shooting

Little information was provided about the suspects.

Florida School Reverses Decision, Will Allow LGBTQ+ Pages in Yearbook

When the school's yearbook editor originally submitted the pages, they were rejected.

Shooting Outside Gay Club in Oslo Leaves 2 Dead Hours Before Pride

Almost 20 people were also injured in the shooting that happened hours before the Norwegian capital's Pride march was to take place.

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The Supreme Court Loves Dykes on Bikes

The high court makes clear what many already know -- the word "dyke" belongs to queer women now.

Yeshiva University Can Refuse to Recognize LGBTQ+ Club: Sotomayor

(CNN) The SCOTUS ruling temporarily allows the school to refuse to recognize an LGBTQ+ club that it says is out of line with its religious teachings.

These 24 violent extremist & anti-LGBTQ+ advocacy groups pose a danger to LGBTQ+ people

Looking at the groups that threaten drag queens, transgender people and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

The anti-LGBTQ+ clergy who'll be praying at Donald Trump's inauguration

The lineup includes homophobes and transphobes from a variety of religions.

Suspect in Oslo Pride Month Shooting Refuses to Talk to Police

A 42-year-old Norwegian citizen is being held in connection with the shooting near a gay pub that spurred leaders to cancel Pride events in the capital city. 

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Alleged shooter who killed two at Oslo Pride stands trial

Zanier Matapour is accused of killing two and injuring dozens in the 2022 mass shooting.