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SF Pride & police reach compromise, Mayor to march in parade

San Francisco Pride and LGBTQ police officers have reached a compromise for the upcoming parade that will see some personnel marching in uniform. Both the city’s mayor and newly appointed gay supervisor will now march in the Parade…

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The ‘Pride’ companies that donated millions to anti-gay politicians

June is Pride Month, and this year’s celebration has particular resonance. Over the last year, anti-LGBTQ politicians have relentlessly targeted the community with harmful legislation and other policy initiatives. There are new laws prohibiting teachers from acknowledging the existence of…

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Another new high reached in support for same-sex marriage

Support for same-sex marriage has eked out a new high in a recent poll nearly seven years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of state recognition of gay nuptials nationwide, according to new polling unveiled Thursday by Gallup…

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The US embassy to the Vatican proudly flies Pride Flag again

The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has again flown a Pride Flag, as President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment to supporting LGBT advocacy and, apparently, transgender-affirming health care for children. “The United States respects and promotes the equality and…

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SCOTUS urged to uphold release of Prop 8 trial video

Advocates for same-sex marriage and for court transparency on Tuesday urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to block the public release of video recordings from the landmark federal court trial in California in 2010 that overturned the state’s ban on…

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Biden recognizes Pride month, anti-LGBT bills in state legislatures

President Biden, keeping with the tradition of Democratic presidents issuing a proclamation recognizing Pride month, pointed out in his statement the occasion comes as states are advancing and enacting laws against LGBTQ youth. As a result of the anti-LGBTQ measures…