Lakers have little at stake in Thunder series beyond their pride
The Lakers’ Playoff Struggles It’s pretty clear—the Lakers are in trouble. They’re down 3-0 in their playoff series against the defending champs, the Thunder. That’s a big hole. No NBA team has ever come back from that, right? So, what’s left to play for in Game 4? Pride is on the line. The Lakers definitely […]
Lynnwood councilwoman proposes replacing American flags with pride flags in the park
City Council Member Prefers Pride Flag Over American Flag A member of the Lynnwood City Council has expressed a preference for the Pride flag over the American flag. She raised questions about the 27 variations of the American flag displayed in local parks, suggesting that some represent “not good” aspects of American history. “The Pride […]
Rep. Gottheimer advocates for a tax credit bill promoting ‘Jersey Pride’ to compete with ‘I Love NY’
New Jersey Lawmaker Proposes Bill for “Jersey Pride” Campaign U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced a new bill aimed at replacing the popular “I Love NY” tourism branding with “Jersey Pride.” He made this announcement on Wednesday. The proposed legislation would offer a 25% tax credit for businesses selling New Jersey-branded products in airports, train […]
Gay Pride has challenged public standards of morality; it is our responsibility to restore them.
Reflections on Pride and Identity “We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it!” I still remember shouting that at a demonstration back in 1990. It’s interesting—no, surprising—that by the 2010s, many straight Americans not only accepted “queerness” but came to embrace it in their lives. Growing up as a young gay man, my experience often […]
2026 World Cup supporters can enjoy new snacks inspired by US soccer to show their team pride
Exciting Snacks for the Soccer Season Kelanova, the company formerly known as Kellogg, is gearing up for the 2026 Summer Soccer World Cup with a new range of limited-time snacks. This debut comes in partnership with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). The lineup is designed to celebrate American team spirit, aiming to create memorable […]
Israel Set to Hold the Biggest Pride Festival in the History of the Middle East
This summer, Israel is set to host the largest Pride festival ever in the Middle East, a four-day celebration planned at the Dead Sea. The event, named Pride Lands, will take place in the Judean desert from June 1st to June 4th, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Organizers aim to create a temporary city […]
Philz Coffee will continue to display pride flags in stores despite backlash.
Philz Coffee is expressing regret over the strong backlash it received after announcing plans to stop displaying the Rainbow Flag in its stores. Initially, the San Francisco coffee chain faced criticism for its intent to remove Pride flags from its cafes. However, it has now reversed its decision and confirmed that it will continue to […]
Pittsburgh Pride collects $150K of its $500K target following sponsor dropouts
Pittsburgh Pride Parade Faces Financial Struggles This year, the Pittsburgh Pride Parade is hitting some financial bumps after several major corporate sponsors have pulled their support. Recently, the Pittsburgh Pride organization shared with local media that they are significantly behind on their $500,000 fundraising target, having only gathered $150,000 with less than two months until […]
Besto founder expresses ‘pride’ in her nut-free pesto being perishable.
Changing Perceptions of Food A New York City entrepreneur aims to reshape how Americans view their food storage, particularly what belongs in the refrigerator versus the pantry. “We’re proud that Besto is perishable,” Kaureen Randhawa, the founder of the nut-free pesto brand launched in summer 2024, explained. She expressed concerns about food practices, noting that […]
Philz Coffee in California takes down Pride flags from its locations
Phil’s Coffee to Remove Pride Flags Amid Controversy Phil’s Coffee, a coffee shop in San Francisco, has decided to take down LGBTQ pride flags from its locations, prompting significant backlash. This decision emerged after a Change.org petition from a group called “Philz Coffee Baristas” circulated, urging the company to think twice about its choice. The […]