FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
Protesters disrupt drag story time at Sherman Oaks Library
The protesters tried to prevent others from entering the library before police escorted them out.
The protesters tried to prevent others from entering the library before police escorted them out.
Disneyland hosting first-ever 'Pride Nite' event
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Disneyland will be hosting its first-ever Pride Nite as part of its "Disneyland After Dark" event series at the Anaheim resort.
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Disneyland will be hosting its first-ever Pride Nite as part of its "Disneyland After Dark" event series at the Anaheim resort.
Chino Valley Unified School Board votes to support controversial AB 1314
The Chino Valley Unified School Board of Education voted to support Assembly Bill 1314 The bill requires schools to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender.
The Chino Valley Unified School Board of Education voted to support Assembly Bill 1314 The bill requires schools to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender.
Protesters decry anti-LBTQ bills during West Hollywood 'Drag March'
More than 450 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. in 2023, according to the ACLU.
More than 450 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. in 2023, according to the ACLU.
Oregon mom sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
California banned state-funded travel to nearly half of the country following a surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation in mostly Republican-led states.
California banned state-funded travel to nearly half of the country following a surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation in mostly Republican-led states.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Jamie Lee Curtis gives her Oscar statue they/them pronouns in support of transgender daughter
It's a special nod to her transgender daughter Ruby. "I'm very, very moved by the whole thing," Jamie Lee Curtis said.
It's a special nod to her transgender daughter Ruby. "I'm very, very moved by the whole thing," Jamie Lee Curtis said.
LA Supervisors vote to fly Progress Pride flag over County buildings
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to fly the flag over county buildings during Pride Month.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to fly the flag over county buildings during Pride Month.
Bills in California, Washington would let transgender people seal name-change requests
A California bill would require the sealing of petitions by minors to change their name and gender on identity documents, which experts say others have accessed in order to cyberbully and harass transgender youth.
A California bill would require the sealing of petitions by minors to change their name and gender on identity documents, which experts say others have accessed in order to cyberbully and harass transgender youth.
California will try to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
Two California politicians introduced legislation Tuesday that would rescind Proposition 8, which banned the state from recognizing same-sex marriages.
Two California politicians introduced legislation Tuesday that would rescind Proposition 8, which banned the state from recognizing same-sex marriages.
Community upset after City of Huntington Beach votes to stop flying rainbow flag during Pride month
Under the new proposal only U.S., State, County, City and POW flags will be allowed to fly over city hall, with occasional acceptances.
Under the new proposal only U.S., State, County, City and POW flags will be allowed to fly over city hall, with occasional acceptances.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Judge warned of Colorado gay bar shooter's plans in 2021: 'It's going to be so bad'
Five people were killed and 17 wounded in the Nov. 19 attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
Five people were killed and 17 wounded in the Nov. 19 attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
West Hollywood community commemorates 'World AIDS Day'
The City of West Hollywood held several events to recognize World Aids Day, which is observed every December 1.
The City of West Hollywood held several events to recognize World Aids Day, which is observed every December 1.