LGBTQ Community

February 25February 25
Student with lesbian parents wanted to write a paper supporting same-sex marriage but teacher refused
- Entertainment
(CNN) — The mother of a Michigan high school student with same-sex parents alleges her daughter’s English teacher infringed on her freedom of speech when she rejected a class paper on the topic of same-sex marriage. Destiny McDermitt, a 17-year-old junior at Hill-McCloy High School in Montrose, was assigned a project titled “Take a Stand,” […]
February 04February 04
Emotional Pete Buttigieg reflects on what Iowa success means for LGBTQ progress
- National
Pete Buttigieg isn’t known for showing emotion. But on Tuesday, minutes after the first tranche of delayed Iowa caucuses results gave him a narrow lead, he choked up. The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor was visibly emotional here in New Hampshire as he reflected on what his success in Iowa — as the first top […]
January 23January 23
She is the first openly bisexual contestant in Miss USA’s 68-year history
- Entertainment
Miss Utah USA champ Rachel Slawson competed for the crown five times before she finally won. This year, her first time on the national stage, she’ll be competing as her most authentic self. Slawson, who is bisexual, will be the first openly queer contestant in the Miss USA pageant’s 68-year history. The 25-year-old is a 7-year pageant […]
January 22January 22
Utah bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ children
- Entertainment
Utah is now the 19th state to outlaw conversion therapy for minors after a new rule from its governor went into effect late Tuesday. The ban issued by Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, comes a year after an effort to end the practice in the conservative state stalled in the legislature. Conversion therapy is an attempt […]
November 18November 18
Chick-fil-A will no longer donate to anti-LGBTQ organizations
- Entertainment
Chick-fil-A is making major changes to its charitable foundation, ending donations to two organizations that have been criticized for being anti-LGBTQ. The fast food chain announced Monday that beginning next year it will only donate to a certain group of charities. That list no longer includes the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). […]
June 27June 27
Prince William says it’d be ‘absolutely fine’ by him if his kids were gay
- Entertainment
Prince William said Wednesday he would “fully support” his three children if they came out as gay but voiced concerns as to how society would react. During a visit to the Albert Kennedy Trust, that operates as a, a nonprofit that helps young LGBTQ people living in hostile environments or experiencing homelessness because of their […]
June 25June 25
Straight ‘country boy’ whose rainbow truck went viral joins Oklahoma City Pride march
- Entertainment
The self-described straight “country boy” whose rainbow pickup truck went viral on social media, joined Oklahoma City’s first official Pride march Sunday. Cody Barlow, 28, first debuted his decorated tailgate earlier this month with a sign that read, “Not all country boys are bigots. Happy Pride Month.” “I wanted to share a message of support, […]
June 11June 11
These moms give out hugs at Pride parades for people without their parents’ support
- Entertainment
Though in many ways our culture has made strides forward when it comes to rights for the LGBTQ community, we have a long way to go. And many around the world are still not only struggling to earn basic rights but also with having support from their friends and family. Luckily, there are some allies out […]

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