Southern California Catholic ministries embrace inclusion under new papacy
At this year's Long Beach Pride, “Comunidad" from St. Matthew's Catholic Church marked nearly four decades of outreach.
California transgender track athlete wins state championships, prompts more threats from Trump
The controversy has also prompted a Title IX investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into California's law on transgender athletes in school sports.
Support for same-sex marriage stays strong as party divide widens, poll shows
Ten years after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, public support remains strong.
WeHo Pride 2025 kicks off with free music festival at West Hollywood Park
West Hollywood's annual three-day Pride Weekend is set to begin Friday evening with a free music festival at West Hollywood Park, starting at 6 p.m. The festival will be headlined by Maren Morris.
Students, parents react to California's transgender high school sports controversy
California is changing competition rules days before the state track and field championships, in response to a transgender girl from Jurupa Valley who will be competing.
Trump threatens to cut California’s federal funding over transgender athlete controversy
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to get local law enforcement involved should California continue to allow a Riverside County transgender athlete to participate in girls’ sports.
New pope shares thoughts on gay marriage, abortion
Pope Leo XIV outlined a clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion Friday.
UPenn violated Title IX over transgender athlete participation, Trump administration finds
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
LGBTQ+ community demanding justice after sex trafficking victim was shot by LAPD after calling for help
Linda Moran was shot and killed by an LAPD officer after allegedly calling for help from a motel room that she said she was being held at against her will.
Transgender service members will be discharged from military, Pentagon says
A new policy at The Pentagon will disqualify service members or recruits from serving if they’ve ever been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria – with few exceptions.
Children's Hospital LA lifts ban on gender-affirming care for patients under 19
Earlier this month, Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it would be pausing gender-affirming care for minors in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump opposing the use of hormones, surgeries, and other gender-affirming medical care for children.
Hunter Schafer, trans 'Euphoria' star, says new passport lists her as male
Hunter Schafer, the transgender actress best known for HBO’s "Euphoria," says her new passport now lists her as a male in accordance with Trump's new policy on gender.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors
The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.
Trump admin asks NCAA, high schools to erase records set by transgender athletes
The Trump administration is urging the NCAA and high school sports associations to reallocate past awards and records, citing its new transgender sports policy.