HRC released a report in partnership with the University of Connecticut featuring data collected in 2022 from nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth.
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LGBTQ+ Veterans File Civil Rights Suit Against Pentagon Over Discriminatory Discharges
A group of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation filed a federal civil rights suit
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Slate of Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT Hall of Fame in the world, has announced its slate of 2023 inductees.
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame to Announce 2023 Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame will announce its latest slate of inductees during a press conference on Monday, July 31 at 6:00 at Sidetrack.
Protestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses
Protestant Leaders Balance Cultural Divides as LGBTQ Issues Split Appalachian Statehouses from 100 Days in Appalachia.
Rep. Robin Kelly Votes to Pass the ‘Respect For Marriage Act’
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the ‘Respect for Marriage Act,’ codifying the rights of same-sex couples to marry into federal law. The legislation now goes to President Biden’s desk for signature. After a series of decisions by the Supreme Court to roll back fundamental rights,[Read More…]
Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Announces2022 Inductees
The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductees for 2022 were selected from a slate of candidates submitted by Chicago’s LGBT community.
Lawmakers Answer Supreme Court Threat to LGBTQ+ Equality With Respect for Marriage Act
Members of Congress alarmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent reversal on abortion rights and threats to other basic freedoms on Monday introduced legislation intended to ensure protections for LGBTQ+ and interracial marriages.
Park Forest to Host a TWO-DAY Pride Celebration
The Village of Park Forest will host a two-day Pride Weekend Celebration this summer. There will be held on Friday, June 10, and an outdoor family day on Saturday, June 11.
Heartstopper and Why Your Queer Friends Are a Bit More Cheery These Days
Do you have queer friends? You more than likely do, though they very well might have grown up trying to remain hidden, out of sight. That was the case for many of us who are part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Then came Heartstopper, only three weeks ago released on Netflix, and many of us felt joy, and cheer, and began to dream again, to hope, and heal.
