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On May 17, the National Park Service officially determined that park rangers and other employees cannot attend Pride festivities and parades in uniform. This decision reverses a long history of allowing such participation and even having official delegation in Pride parades across the United States. Anonymous LGBTQ+ employees report feeling betrayed and note that official …

Queen of New York unfurls the remarkable campaign of Marti Cummings, a trailblazing drag queen, activist, and political aspirant, in their quest to become New York City’s first drag queen and nonbinary council member during the city’s 2021 election. The independent documentary, which premiered to critical acclaim at NewFest, immerses viewers in Marti’s tenacious pursuit …

Randy Rainbow pays homage to Dolly Parton in his latest takedown of Donald Trump, a parody of “9 to 5” titled “Forty-Five!”

South Carolina has joined most other southern states in banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The law also restricts Medicaid access for trans people of any age, along with forcing public schools to potentially out students.

Mark Robinson, the virulently anti-LGBTQ+ Republican running for North Carolina governor, has often denounced government assistance programs — but it turns out his family’s company has benefited from one.

✨ Harvey Milk was born on May 22, 1930. During his life, Milk became a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and politician. In tribute of Milk’s legacy, May 22 is celebrated as Harvey Milk Day. Here are some articles to learn more about him, his life, and his activism. ⬇️

Amber Rose, the out bisexual model formerly considered a feminist icon, has endorsed Donald Trump for president.

San Franciscans are mourning the death of Michelle Henry, a 25-year-old transgender woman who died May 15 after being strangled and stabbed.

When Patrick Kennedy popped up on my computer screen for our scheduled call to talk about his new book, Profiles in Mental Health Courage, and his zealous advocacy on mental health, I was prepared to give him a quick rundown of my own mental health story. But he began to speak before I did.

After 25 seasons, Asher HaVon has become the first out LGBTQ+ person to win the hit reality singing competition show, The Voice.