Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague
The judge, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said placing strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Newtown Board of Education votes unanimously not to ban LGBTQ books
The Board of Education in Newtown is set to vote Thursday night on removing two LGBTQ-themed books from a library.
Pride Month kicks off in NYC
June has been an important month for the LGBTQ+ rights movement since New York City’s first pride march — then dubbed the “Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day March" — on June 28, 1970.
LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties
This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.
Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases
The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses
Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Gay couple attacked in Times Square says they were targeted
They were both injured, one of them had to have surgery after his jaw was fractured.
Inmate starts fire on Rikers Island, oil smuggling: Here are this week's top stories
This week the NYPD arrested a suspect for shooting a rookie cop, there was a fire on Rikers Island, and a man was arrested for stealing cooking oil.
Oregon mom sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Man stabbed by as many as 7 suspects yelling anti-gay slurs in Hell's Kitchen
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital.
Glass smashed in at Ugandan Embassy in Midtown amid anti-LGBTQ bill controversy
The Ugandan Embassy in Midtown was subject to a "violent incident" that took place days after the UN urged the president of Uganda to block an anti-LGBTQ bill.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
'Drag Story Hour' draws supporters, opponents in Greenwich Village
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.
Supporters outnumber protesters as 'Drag Story Hour' returns in Queens
Members of the LGBTQ community, their allies, and other supporters outnumbered protesters by roughly 100 to maybe half a dozen people at Friday's event.
LGBTQ controversy at Long Island school
Months after a pride flag was removed, Connetquot High School finds itself in another controversy.
NY Rangers criticized for decision to skip wearing 'Pride'-themed gear
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.