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 […]
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 […]