Michelle Wu’s LGBTQ+ office is receiving criticism over the ‘Trans Period Pride’ event.
Boston Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Office Faces Backlash Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office focusing on LGBTQ+ issues is encountering criticism on social media. This follows the promotion of a “Transperiod Pride” event at a public library, which centers around themes of “menstrual equity” and the menstrual experiences of transgender individuals. In a recent post on Instagram, […]
New development in the case of a Christian lifeguard who was suspended for not participating in pride flag responsibilities
A long-standing legal dispute involving a veteran lifeguard in Los Angeles County and the county’s policy on the LGBTQ pride flag is moving toward trial. This follows a federal judge’s mixed ruling regarding claims from both parties. Capt. Jeffrey Little, who has served in the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Lifeguard Division for many years, […]
Lifeguard claims he was punished by LA County for his objections to the Pride flag
Christian Lifeguard’s Legal Battle Over Pride Flag Mandate A Christian lifeguard from the Los Angeles County Fire Department is moving toward a trial after claiming he faced repercussions for his religious beliefs regarding a Pride flag mandate. Capt. Jeffrey Little, who has spent 20 years with the department’s lifeguard division, filed a lawsuit against Los […]
Pride president furious with California city officials for suddenly canceling festival — and then officials respond
Outrage Over Pride Festival Cancellation in Long Beach Members of the LGBTQ+ community expressed deep frustration after a significant Pride festival in Southern California was abruptly canceled, just hours before it was set to kick off. On Friday, city officials in Long Beach announced the cancellation, citing that the organizers had not submitted critical safety […]
Long Beach Pride parade continues after unexpected festival cancellation
Long Beach Pride Parade Thrives Despite Festival Cancellation On Sunday, Long Beach’s Pride Parade turned out to be a remarkable event, even after the unexpected cancellation of the accompanying Pride Festival. The city’s annual festival had been set to start on Friday, but city officials called it off over issues with paperwork and testing. The […]
LGBTQ activists are angry that a California county ended a Pride Month display at a public library due to a bookmark.
California County Library Drama Over LGBTQ Bookmark A mother found out that her seventh-grade child received a bookmark promoting LGBTQ issues, which led her to email county supervisors and ignite a contentious discussion. In her message to Fresno County Supervisor Gary Bredefeld, she alleged that a woman had given a presentation in English class and […]
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 […]