Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.

WeHo Pride weekend wraps up with Pride Parade

The annual WeHo Pride festival is billed as one of the largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride in the world.

Protest erupts outside North Hollywood elementary school amid Pride event

The LAPD stepped in as protesters and counter-protesters gathered outside Saticoy Elementary School the day of a scheduled Pride event.

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."

Diddy accuses spirits giant of racism in lawsuit over alleged neglect of vodka, tequila brands

The lawsuit alleges that Diageo treated Diddy's brands like inferior "urban" products, starving Ciroc and DeLeon of resources while heaping money on brands like George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila.

LA County raises Pride flag over Hall of Administration

Marking the beginning of Pride Month, LA County officials raised the Progress Pride Flag over the downtown Hall of Administration Thursday -- the first time a pride flag has flown over a county building.

MLB pitcher rips Dodgers for reinviting controversial anti-Catholic group to Pride Night

Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams is calling for his "fellow Catholics" to reconsider supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers following the team's decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at its upcoming Pride Night celebration.

Anaheim mayor invites queer, trans nuns group to Angels Stadium Pride Night

Anaheim's mayor has invited a group of self-described queer and transgender nuns that was disinvited from the Los Angeles Dodgers' annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night to be her guest at the Los Angeles Angels' upcoming pride night.

NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies

On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.

Court ruling keeps Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr out of House

The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return. She was silenced two weeks ago then banished last week for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.

Montana latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids

Montana is one of at least 15 states with laws to ban such care despite protests from the families of transgender youth that the care is essential.

Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session

Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.

Barbie introduces first doll with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced another first in the 64-year history of the toy: a new doll with Down syndrome.