WorldPride 2025 theme announced
WorldPride 2025 kicks off in June, bringing one of the world's largest pride celebration to the nation's capital.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes
Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.
National Portrait Gallery's newest exhibit celebrates life of James Baldwin
On the centennial of the birth of prolific writer James Baldwin, fans of his work will have an exciting new chance to engage with the writer and his impact on American history thanks to the National Portrait Gallery.
LEGO Pride Parade on display in DC area
LEGO’s version of Pride can be seen at LEGO® Discovery Center MINIWORLD through June 30.
DC Pride Parade 2024: Here's how to watch
The D.C. Pride Parade is taking over the district this weekend. Here's how you can watch.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
Duo accused of stealing Arlington community's Pride flags arrested
Two men have been arrested for stealing a Pride flag from outside a home in Arlington.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia
Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.
48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity
Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.
The Up Stairs Lounge fire: How a deadly attack on the gay community fueled lasting change
The Up Stairs Lounge arson killed 32 people in New Orleans - and fueled a movement that continues half a century later.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Biden shares message of hope at largest-ever White House Pride celebration: 'I see courage'
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted what was described as the largest-ever White House Pride celebration on the South Lawn Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ community at DC Pride Parade
The haze cleared, the sun was out and a sense of joy was in the air at Washington, D.C.'s Pride Parade Saturday.
North Carolina GOP votes to censures Sen. Tillis for supporting LGBTQ+ rights
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state’s senior U.S. senator, for supporting policies they said violate key tenets of the GOP platform.
DC Pride organizers promise safety amidst growing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
As the District prepares for Pride Weekend organizers are promising safety at festivities across the city amid anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Pride events around DC this weekend
Pride weekend is coming up -- take a look at all of the Pride content we have on our website!