Glass smashed in at Ugandan Embassy in Midtown amid anti-LGBTQ bill controversy
The Ugandan Embassy in Midtown was subject to a "violent incident" that took place days after the UN urged the president of Uganda to block an anti-LGBTQ bill.
The Ugandan Embassy in Midtown was subject to a "violent incident" that took place days after the UN urged the president of Uganda to block an anti-LGBTQ bill.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
'Drag Story Hour' draws supporters, opponents in Greenwich Village
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.
Supporters outnumber protesters as 'Drag Story Hour' returns in Queens
Members of the LGBTQ community, their allies, and other supporters outnumbered protesters by roughly 100 to maybe half a dozen people at Friday's event.
Members of the LGBTQ community, their allies, and other supporters outnumbered protesters by roughly 100 to maybe half a dozen people at Friday's event.
LGBTQ controversy at Long Island school
Months after a pride flag was removed, Connetquot High School finds itself in another controversy.
Months after a pride flag was removed, Connetquot High School finds itself in another controversy.
NY Rangers criticized for decision to skip wearing 'Pride'-themed gear
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
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.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
Man with bags on feet uses homophobic slur, punches woman in the Bronx: NYPD
Police say the suspect punched a 25-year-old woman in the mouth after calling her an anti-Gay slur
Police say the suspect punched a 25-year-old woman in the mouth after calling her an anti-Gay slur
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
Civil rights groups praise passage of Respect for Marriage Act
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, protecting federal rights of married same-sex couples.
President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday, protecting federal rights of married same-sex couples.
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.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Suspect busted in attacks on NYC gay bar
The NYPD arrested a man suspected of throwing bricks at the windows of a Manhattan gay bar while patrons were inside.
The NYPD arrested a man suspected of throwing bricks at the windows of a Manhattan gay bar while patrons were inside.