Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley took a strong stance on the House floor against a Republican-led housing appropriations bill. This bill notably omitted funding for The Pryde, an LGBTQ+ affordable housing initiative aimed at assisting LGBTQ+ seniors in the Boston area. The GOP majority on the House Appropriations Committee removed $825,000...
Funding Stripped from LGBTQ+ Community Centers by House Republicans
In an unexpected and controversial decision, House Republicans pushed through a last-minute amendment during the committee session for the 2024 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development funding bill. This amendment singled out and removed funding from three community initiatives aimed at supporting the LGBTQ+ population. These initiatives were among 2,680 that...
White House Hosts Significant Pride Month Event Amid Legislative Hurdles
President Joe Biden, along with First Lady Jill Biden, marked a historic milestone by hosting the most significant Pride Month celebration ever at the White House. Originally slated for Thursday, the event was postponed to Saturday due to adverse air quality from Canadian wildfires and subsequently took place under a...
Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty Share Their IVF Journey
Embarking on a Fertility Path to Parenthood YouTube personality and LGBTQ advocate Gigi Gorgeous, alongside her husband Nats Getty, has recently opened up about their ongoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey. The couple, currently undergoing their second round of IVF, shared their joy upon learning that they have successfully created...
Colorado Supreme Court to Review Landmark Case on LGBTQ+ Rights and Free Speech
Critical Legal Battle in Denver DENVER, CO – A pivotal legal case is set to be deliberated by the Colorado Supreme Court involving Jack Phillips, a Christian baker who garnered national attention for refusing to bake a cake for a gender transition celebration. This case has become a significant touchstone...
The Tragic Loss and Enduring Legacy of Muhlaysia Booker
A Mother's Vow to Uphold Her Daughter's Legacy DALLAS, TX – In a poignant courtroom scene, Stephanie Houston, mother of the slain Black transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker, confronted her daughter's killer with a message of resilience and continuation of advocacy. Booker, who was just 22 when fatally shot in Dallas...
Breaking Barriers: Danica Roem’s Historic Victory as Virginia’s First Transgender State Senator
In a remarkable stride for diversity and representation, Virginia Del. Danica Roem has shattered the glass ceiling by winning a seat in the state Senate, marking her as the first out transgender person to be elected to Virginia’s upper chamber. This victory positions Roem as the second transgender individual to...
Vatican Opens Doors to Transgender Baptisms and Godparents
The Vatican has issued a groundbreaking statement affirming that transgender individuals can participate in the sacraments of baptism and can also take on the role of godparents within the Catholic Church. This move, approved by Pope Francis, is part of an ongoing effort to make the Church more inclusive, especially...
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to the Murder of Transgender Woman Muhlaysia Booker
In a significant development in a case that has captured national attention, a Texas man has entered a guilty plea in the murder of Muhlaysia Booker, a 22-year-old transgender woman whose death has sparked conversations about violence against transgender individuals. The Tragic Loss of Muhlaysia Booker Muhlaysia Booker's life was...
Oregon Man Sentenced for Committing Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ Individuals in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – Matthew Lehigh, a 32-year-old man from Oregon, has been handed a 37-month prison sentence following a series of aggressive acts targeting members of the LGBTQ community in Boise, Idaho. According to the U.S. Justice Department, the sentence comes after Lehigh pleaded guilty to felony charges under the...