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.
West Hollywood to hold candlelight vigil for Colorado Springs shooting victims
At least five people were killed at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs overnight Saturday. Sunday West Hollywood will honor the victims.
At least five people were killed at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs overnight Saturday. Sunday West Hollywood will honor the victims.
Mormon church shows support for same-sex marriage law, believes act is still unbiblical
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
The nearly 17-million-member, Utah-based faith said in a statement that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
Velma is officially a lesbian in new ‘Scooby-Doo’ film
In the new animated film, Velma Dinkley has a crush on another female character named Coco Diablo.
In the new animated film, Velma Dinkley has a crush on another female character named Coco Diablo.
Cubans vote to legalize same-sex marriage
Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
Hermosa Beach spa raises money for Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.
Parties ramp up ahead of June 15 California reopening
Pride Month remains festive as ever as drinks continue to flow across West Hollywood.
Pride Month remains festive as ever as drinks continue to flow across West Hollywood.
Long Beach unveils new Pride lifeguard tower after original was destroyed in fire
A brightly colored Pride lifeguard tower was dedicated in Long Beach , replacing one that was destroyed in a fire.
A brightly colored Pride lifeguard tower was dedicated in Long Beach , replacing one that was destroyed in a fire.
Oscar nominee Elliot Page comes out as transgender in social media post
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page, formally known as Ellen Page, posted a gratitude-filled essay to social media coming out as transgender and non-binary, meaning that their gender identity is neither man nor woman.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page, formally known as Ellen Page, posted a gratitude-filled essay to social media coming out as transgender and non-binary, meaning that their gender identity is neither man nor woman.
LGBT Heritage Month kicks off in Downtown LA
June 1 is the kickoff day for "Pride Month," saluting the LGBTQ community. This year's observance will be less of a celebration and more of a political protest. FOX 11's Matt Johnson reports.
June 1 is the kickoff day for "Pride Month," saluting the LGBTQ community. This year's observance will be less of a celebration and more of a political protest. FOX 11's Matt Johnson reports.