Several Republican-led states rebrand Pride Month

A half dozen Republican governors are pushing alternative labels for June, which is widely recognized in the United States as Pride Month. Without explicitly tying their efforts to a replacement of Pride Month — which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community — GOP governors in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Nebraska, Tennessee and Utah have labeled June […]

Most Americans still prefer candidates who support LGBTQ+ rights

After years of Republican attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, especially transgender rights, a new poll finds that most likely voters still prefer candidates who support LGBTQ+ people over those who oppose them.

The survey from Data for Progress, released Friday and shared exclusively with __The Advocate__ , found that 51 percent of likely voters said they were most likely to vote for a candidate who…

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Pennsylvania: Minor League Baseball Team Forfeits Game When Players Refuse to Wear 'Pride Night' Jerseys

Players on a minor league baseball team in York, Pennsylvania, refused Thursday to comply with LGBT messaging, and their game was forfeited.

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Sen. Josh Hawley Presses MLB on ‘Pattern of Discrimination’ Against Christian Players

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday pressing him on "what appears to be a pattern of discrimination within MLB against baseball players who profess their Christian faith."

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How D.C.’s Ballroom Culture Is Pushing Back Against Anti-Black and LGBTQ+ Attacks

WASHINGTON — “The category is femme boys!” As Nicko Garçon announced the next field of contestants at the Equity Ball on Friday, participants in bold, metallic, futuristic dresses and military-inspired costumes stepped forward. A panel of the judges nodded in approval, handing out scores. The ball marked the first time Garçon worked as an emcee, […]

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Kamala Harris thrills crowd with surprise appearance at iconic West Hollywood gay bar

Former Vice President Kamala Harris spent part of Pride Month visiting a place that has long served as both a sanctuary and stage for LGBTQ+ Americans.

On Saturday evening, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, made an unannounced visit to The Abbey, the landmark West Hollywood gay bar that has occupied a singular place in American LGBTQ+ life for decades. Harris moved through the crowd,…

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Outsports’ Ken Schultz explains why Pride Nights still matter

June is Pride Month, which means there are many LGBTQIA+ events to attend across the country. Sports leagues are also joining the celebration, most notably Major League Baseball. 29 of the 30 MLB franchises are hosting Pride Nights. At Pride events, teams often offer special ticket packages and exclusive swag, such as jerseys and caps.…

MLB team hosting ‘Faith and Family Night’ instead of Pride Night

June is Pride Month in the United States, allowing for a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture and advocate for equal rights. As a result, teams throughout Major League Baseball typically celebrate and recognize the LGBTQIA+ community at their ballparks this month during the month. One team, however, typically refuses to hold such an event. The…

Zohran Mamdani’s Pride Month message to LGBTQ+ New Yorkers: We’ll protect you from Trump

Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited hundreds to a New York City courthouse Tuesday evening for his administration’s inaugural Pride Month celebration.

The event brought together New Yorkers of all different stripes, from politicians and activists to actors and drag artists. Mamdani told __The Advocate__ that the celebration signified his administration’s broader commitment to supporting the queer…

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The ‘thunderous’ boos tell the story of Trump’s politics of hate

I write about politics for a living, which means that whenever I show up at a social gathering, I become the reluctant metaphorical doctor at the party, with every guest wanting to question me about their latest ailment.

That’s me. Except my ailment is Donald Trump.

I went to a Pride party last weekend, and I have to tell you, it felt different this year. In past years, there was plenty of…

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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June Pride celebrations, which often include parades, festivals and performances, began in 1970 to mark the first anniversary of the violent police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar, and have since expanded to cities worldwide.

Furkids Celebrate Pride Month

To celebrate Pride Month, the Furkids chose editor Ursula Faw’s favourite song and asked me to recolour all the illustrations in rainbow colours. I was dubious about the outcome but they insisted, and it’s their column, so I went to work. Several hours later, I completed their request, and I have to admit, it worked […]

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WATCH: Pride Flag Removed Over Upstate NY Town Hall After Board Nixes Its Display

An upstate New York town board decided to buck the sentiments of June's Pride Month by voting to remove an LGBTQ Pride flag from the town hall's property during a contentious meeting Thursday night — resulting in its official lowering Friday morning.

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Your Guide to Black Pride Celebrations Across the Country This Summer

Every June, two liberation movements share the same month — Pride and Juneteenth. It’s the perfect time to celebrate Black queer joy. Across the country, as the days get hotter and the sounds of summer get louder, from kiki balls to parades to wellness events, there are Black Pride celebrations that go into the fall. […]

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