Vatican says Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions as God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
Crowd rallies around gay men detained on Mexico beach
A crowd of people on a beach in Mexico rallied around three men who were being detained by police after someone reportedly complained about “obscene acts of exhibitionism.
Texas women part of “Rainbow Wave” elected to office
State Representative Elect Ann Johnson is now one of six out members of the Texas State Legislature. Nationally, 100 out of 155 state legislative candidates endorsed by Victory Fund won races this week.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Texas officials allow social workers to deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
Gay men take over ‘Proud Boys’ hashtag on Twitter
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Transgender activist wins Delaware state senate primary
Sarah McBride, a transgender activist, won a Democratic state Senate primary in Delaware on Tuesday.
'Owl House' makes history with Disney's first bisexual lead character
The series creator Dana Terrace said she fought for the representation.
Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
Valentina Sampaio becomes first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Valentina Sampaio has made Sports Illustrated Swimsuit history by becoming the first transgender model to appear in the iconic special edition magazine.
Nine-year-old transgender girl from Pearland stars on Netflix series The Baby-Sitters Club
A nine-year-old transgender girl is starring on Netflix and raising awareness for the LGBTQ community.
‘Our love is equal’: June 26 marks 5 years since historic Supreme Court decision on marriage equality
On June 26, 2015, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision guaranteed U.S. citizens the right to marry their partner, regardless of their sex.
FOX hosts GLAAD roundtable as part of Pride Month 2020 efforts and #TVForAll initiative
The network is highlighting the vast contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to entertainment.
Houstonians react to SCOTUS ruling LGBTQ workers protected from job discrimination
Houstonians are celebrating the Supreme Court ruling that LGBTQ employees are to be protected from job discrimination.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
‘We will not let hate win’: Pulse nightclub mass shooting victims remembered 4 years later
Four years ago on June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 were wounded when a gunman entered Pulse, an LGBTQ nighclub in Orlando, Fla. and opened fire.
'Harry Potter' creator JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
Lesbian couple 1st to carry baby in both of their wombs through ‘shared motherhood’ treatment
A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.
Local pups celebrate Pride month with games and treats
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