Miss Netherlands, a transgender woman, to compete for Miss UniverseRikkie Valerie Kollé won the Miss Netherlands pageant on Sunday.
Kansas must stop changing trans people's gender on driver's licensesTransgender people have been able to change their driver's licenses in Kansas for at least four years.
Kansas Attorney General sues to stop trans changes to driver licensesKansas Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says such changes are illegal, and need to be reversed in cases where they were changed previously.
After embracing LGBTQ+ fans, the WNBA is embraced backWhile more fans discover the league, there's been one demographic that has been loyal to the league for a long time as they say they feel seen by it.
Judges in Tennessee, Kentucky block parts of trans youth care bansBoth laws were scheduled to take effect within days, but now portions of them have been halted.
The quest for LGBTQ+ visibility can come in different formsThe percentage of Americans identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender has more than doubled in the last 10 years.
LGBTQ+-owned clothing company aims to serve across the gender spectrumTomboyX was started more than 10 years ago when its founders wanted to create a gender-neutral line that fit both their bodies and their identities.
LGBTQ+ bar Hamburger Mary's gets legal win against DeSantis' drag banA federal judge issued a temporary injunction while a court weighs the constitutionality of a law severely restricting drag shows in Florida.
Lance Armstrong faces backlash after 'fairness' in sports commentIn a post on Twitter, Armstrong said he wanted to dive into the topic despite the threat of being canceled.
Same-sex couples navigate raising a family amid LGBTQ+ backlashSean Weber and his partner Daniel Higgins explain the difficulties of parenthood amid a wave of legislation that restricts LGBTQ+ rights.
What lessons should brands take away from the 'Bud Light Effect'?Scripps News interviewed marketing experts to explain the 'Bud Light Effect' and discuss lessons for brands moving forward.
Florida's law targeting drag shows on hold after federal judge's orderThe judge ruled the law wouldn't be enforced until a trial determined its constitutionality.
McDonald's' Grimace finds new fame as possible LGBTQ+ corporate iconWhile it's not clear how old the McDonald's marketing character is, the character first showed up in 1971. Times have changed a lot since then.
Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride night?The team has been consistent in its response to why it doesn't participate. The Rangers say despite that, everyone is welcome.
Workers at 150 Starbucks stores go on strike over Pride decorationsA union of Starbucks employees says the company is misleading customers about its policies over Pride Month decorations.
Gender-free fashion is creating bigger conversations in the industryWhile there's still a long way to go, fashion designers say conversations are starting to challenge gendered conceptions of clothing.
For LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness, community is crucialA program in Atlanta is providing resources to make sure homeless people in the LGBTQ+ community can access housing and thrive.
Schools for LGBTQ+ students aim to create 'safe space'A new type of school is emerging and attracting lots of attention recently: Schools specifically designed for students who identify as LGBTQ+.
Small towns lead a new wave of LGBTQ+ pride eventsSmall towns are taking big steps to represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors blockedU.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued an permanent injunction against the Arkansas law on Tuesday.
Elton John says LGBTQ+ movement is 'suffering' in the USThe singer said there is a "growing swell of anger and homophobia" in America.
LGBTQ+ refugees on the rise as they seek safer, more accepting nationsAbout 70 countries criminalize same-sex intimacy.
New York to offer refuge for people seeking transgender careGov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign legislation that protects families who come to New York from states that have banned gender-affirming care.
LGBTQ+ pride flags vandalized at Stonewall monument 3 times in JuneIn the latest act of destruction at the New York monument, police found about 33 pride flags broken and tossed to the ground over the weekend.
Colorado Springs readies for first Pride parade since Club Q shootingThe community is still healing from the shooting at the gay nightclub in November left five dead and 17 wounded.
The impact of celebrating, supporting LGBTQ+ community all year longPride Month boosts LGBTQ+ businesses in June, but embracing it year-round has a lasting impact.
GLAAD: Major social media platforms fail to fully protect LGBTQ+ usersThe 24-page report by GLAAD called Twitter the most dangerous platform.
Federal judge blocks much of Indiana's minor gender-affirming care banA temporary injunction was sought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. A federal judge decided to block a large part of the state's ban.
The history behind the ubiquitous Pride flagIts story begins in the 1970s with artist and activist Gilbert Baker.
Dodgers Pride Night set for Friday despite protestsThe Dodgers are honoring a group that provides "community service, ministry, and outreach to those on the edges." Some Catholics call them "lewd."
