West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
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.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Utah ruling allows transgender kids to play girls sports
Instead of an outright ban, transgender girls will now be sent before a commission that will determine on a case-by-case basis if their participation compromises fairness.
SPD, Seattle Pride clash over decision to ban uniformed officers from marching in Pride Parade
Seattle Police interim chief Adrian Diaz says employees will not attend the Seattle Pride Parade, after organizers moved to ban police uniforms and symbols. Seattle Pride argues that sworn officers can still march out of uniform, and their decision stems from decades of police brutality against the LGBTQ community.
Seattle Pride Classic hockey tournament takes over the Kraken Community Iceplex
Seattle Pride has taken over the ice at the Kraken Community Iceplex this weekend for the 2022 Seattle Pride Classic hockey tournament.
FOX 13 attempts to speak with alleged Patriot Front member after arrest
On Saturday, 31 men allegedly in the white supremacist group Patriot Front were arrested for conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho. Of those 31 arrested, at least five live in Washington.
Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event
The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho, officials said.
UMC pastor files lawsuit after being accused of ‘practicing homosexuality’
A pastor claimed some members interrupted her service and she could be out of a job because of work she did with the LGBTQ community.
Seattle Pride in the Park returns for the first time since the pandemic
For the first time since the pandemic, Seattle Pride in the Park is fully back and bigger than ever.
In-person Pride Month celebrations return to Puget Sound for the first time since 2019
After two years, Pride Month festivities are back for full in-person celebrations for the first time since the pandemic hit.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
Sesame Street creates family with two gay dads during Pride month
A family with two gay dads stopped by Sesame Street on Thursday to celebrate Family Day on the show.
Capitol Hill Pride bans police from 2021 march and rally
Capitol Hill Pride & March is banning Seattle police officers during this year’s march and rally.
Community responds after dozens of pride flags stolen in downtown Burien
A few dozen pride flags that have been waving up and down downtown Burien all month long were removed and stolen.