Pressure On Senate GOP After Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes HouseThe bill would repeal the Clinton-era law that defines marriage as a heterosexual union between a man and a woman.
Ex-Cop Thomas Lane Gets 2 1/2 Years On Floyd Killing Federal ChargeLane is one of three former Minneapolis officers convicted in February of violating George Floyd's civil rights by depriving him of medical care.
House Passes Bill Protecting Same-Sex Marriage RightsThe House introduced a bill named The Respect for Marriage Act that aims to protect same-sex marriages for LGBTQIA couples.
House To Vote On Same-Sex Marriage, Push Back Against CourtIt's part of the legislative branch asserting its authority, pushing back against a court that appears intent on revisiting many settled U.S. laws.
The Effect Of Transgender Athlete Bans On Youth SportsThe criticism of transgender women participating in and winning sports competition can have an effect on the mental health of all ages of athletes.
U.S. Agencies Temporarily Barred From Enforcing LGBTQ GuidanceA district judge ruled for 20 state attorneys general who sued claiming President Biden's directives infringe on states' right to enact certain laws.
Transgender Actor Explores Importance Of Trans Characters In Film, TVScott Turner Schofield, the first transgender man to be nominated for an acting Emmy Award, advocates for honest portrayals of trans people on screen.
Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil RightsThe judge's sentence was at the low end of the 20 to 25 years called for in a plea agreement.
Ex-Cop Chauvin To Get Federal Sentence For Floyd's KillingFormer Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to learn his sentence for federal civil rights violations in the killing of George Floyd.
Ohio Police Release Bodycam Video In Shooting Of Jayland WalkerThe eight Akron police officers involved in the shooting have been placed on paid administrative leave.
How A Mom And Son Are Celebrating Pride MonthStarting after the 2016 election and every year since, Sara, her son Parker and other members of Free Mom Hugs have taken their support on tour.
Newsy Interviews Queer Automotive Educator Chaya MilchteinNewsy sits down with Chaya Milchtein, queer automotive educator, social media influencer and journalist.
Pride Parade Marched On With Mix Emotions In New York CityThousands of people filled the streets of the Big Apple to celebrate Pride during the annual parade.
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Shares His Coming Out JourneyTwo openly gay candidates will face off in Chicago's mayoral race. The newcomer shares his journey growing up gay in Chicago's Latinx community.
$3.2M Settlement Reached In Police Killing Of Daunte WrightThe tentative settlement also includes changes in police policies and training involving traffic stops like the one that resulted in Wright's death.
The History Of LGBTQ Officers In The U.S. Intelligence CommunityNow, the CIA has an Intelligence Community Pride Network. One officer says the agency is working on system updates for transgender officers.
FINA Bans Transgender Swimmers From CompetingUnder a new policy, transgender athletes assigned male at birth have effectively been banned from competing in women’s events.
Politicians Of Pride: Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins NewsyDemocratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin joined Newsy to talk about her experience as an LGBTQ politician in Congress.
Vice President Harris Launching Task Force Against Online HarassmentThe task force intends to develop steps the federal government can take to combat online hate and abuse.
President Biden Seeks To Counter State Actions He Sees As Anti-LGBTQAn executive order is discouraging "conversion therapy" — a discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Michigan Cop Charged With Murder In Lyoya's Death Is FiredOfficer Christopher Schurr waived his right to a hearing after being charged in Patrick Lyoya's murder after a traffic stop on April 4.
Growing Bisexual Community Has Made Its Own Culture OnlineMany memes that began as a joke have now become a part of bisexual culture online, allowing the community to feel part of their created history.
31 Patriot Front Members Arrested Near Idaho Pride EventPolice found the members of the White supremacist group packed in a van with riot gear, a smoke grenade, shin guards and shields.
Michigan Officer Charged In Patrick Lyoya Shooting DeathProsecutor Chris Becker announced charges Thursday against Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr, weeks after Patrick Lyoya was killed.
Queer Artist Semler Is Making Waves In Christian Music GenreSemler grew up as the kid of a priest. Now they are making music about their life and the rejection they faced in the church.
'Fire Island' Addresses Racism In LGBTQ CommunityA new film debuting June 3 on Hulu is lighthearted, but also blunt, in its depictions of racist microaggressions in the LGBTQ community.
The Role Of The 'Great Replacement Theory' In American ExtremismA theory that White Americans are being replaced by nonwhites once lived on the dark web. Now it's in right-wing media and pushed by some GOP members.
CDC: U.S. Overdose Deaths Hit Record 107,000 Last YearU.S. overdose deaths have been on the rise for more than two decades, beginning in the 1990s with the influx of illicit opioids like fentanyl.
More Politicians Stepping In To Legalize Fentanyl Testing StripsAs drug overdoses are on the rise across the nation, more states are beginning to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips.
New Evidence In Ronald Greene's Death At Hands Of Louisiana PoliceExcerpts from the personal journals of the police superintendent show what Col. Kevin Reeves was thinking in the early days after Greene's death.
