Houston LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness on the rise
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Local data shows that 25% of homeless youth in the city identify as LGBTQ-plus. Many of them are kicked out of their homes after coming out to their families.

Houston LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness on the rise, activists say

Local data shows that 25% of homeless youth in the city identify as LGBTQ-plus. Many of them are kicked out of their homes after coming out to their families.

Houston Pride 2023: Cooling centers for residents to beat the heat

This excessive heatwave is nothing to be proud of. And as Houston residents gear up for Pride Celebrations, the city is reminding them where they can go if they need to cool off during the intense weather and to also bring water!

2023 Pride Parade: Houston Rockets hold designing contests for float

Looking to show off your artistic skills and love for the Houston Rockets during the 2023 Pride Parade? Have we got the contest for you!

Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality

The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.

Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people

The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.

Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support

Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.

3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds

More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."

LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties

This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.

Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Pride Month 2023: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown showcases LGBTQIA+ films

The films will include titles such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Everything Everywhere All At Once, She’s The Man, Set It Off, Jennifer’s Body, and more. Rooftop Cinema Club will also donate to Lambda Legal for each ticket sold.

Texas lawmakers vote on transgender athletes in college sports
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The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan shares what happened.

FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.