Pulse Nightclub: Survivors Return Before Memorial
Survivors revisit Pulse nightclub, site of a tragic mass shooting, before demolition for a memorial. The building's closure is temporary, but its memory fuels LGBTQ+ equality and gun reform advocacy.
Pulse Nightclub Memorial: Orlando’s Tribute Nine Years Later
Orlando commemorates the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Plans for a permanent memorial, including a reflecting pool and columns honoring the victims, are underway with public support and city funding. The community remembers and honors the 49 lives lost.
Transgender Military Ban: Controversy and Legal Challenges
Senate Democrats oppose the transgender military ban, citing harm to readiness and questioning its justification. Legal challenges continue amid concerns of discrimination and impact on servicemembers.
Ryan, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, and ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill in Texas
Ryan, reporter & LGBTQ+ advocate. Texas' 'Don't Say Gay' bill banning LGBTQ+ discussions & clubs, forcing outing, jeopardizes students & violates rights. Includes GLAAD nomination.
Injunction: Trans Inmates to Receive Hormone Therapy
A preliminary injunction orders federal prisons to provide trans inmates with hormone therapy and social accommodations, challenging the denial of gender-affirming care as discriminatory and a violation of rights.
Pride Flags Removed: Church vs. LGBTQ+ Decorations Dispute
A couple displaying Pride flags at their home, rented from a church, were asked to remove them due to a lease agreement. The dispute highlights tensions between LGBTQ+ expression and religious institutions. Company finally allows.
Sarah McBride: ‘State of Firsts’ – Transgender Representation
'State of Firsts' documentary follows Sarah McBride's journey as the first out transgender U.S. House member, exploring the challenges, resilience, and the cost of political presence. Focus on LGBTQ+ rights.
Dupont Circle Park Reopens for WorldPride After Closure Controversy
Dupont Circle Park will stay open for WorldPride after initial closure plans sparked outrage. Officials cite community feedback and collaboration in the reversal.
Trump Policy: Gay Asylum-Seeker’s Deportation Overturned
A judge ordered the return of a gay Guatemalan asylum-seeker wrongfully deported under Trump's policy. DHS misled the court, violating due process and his rights after he sought protection due to violence in Guatemala.
Trump’s Transgender Rights Attacks & Newsom’s LGBTQ+ Stance
Trump escalates attacks on transgender rights, threatening California's funding over a transgender athlete. Newsom faces backlash for his LGBTQ+ stance. Wiggins covers the policy impact.
Transgender ‘Freedom to Be’ Quilt at WorldPride DC
At WorldPride in DC, the 'Freedom to Be' quilt, a trans-made demonstration, confronts political pressures and mirrors the AIDS Memorial Quilt's legacy. It showcases defiance and love amid LGBTQ+ challenges.
Pope Leo XIV: Peru, LGBTQ+, and Catholic Church Dynamics
Pope Leo XIV's election sparks hope for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Catholic Church, given his Peruvian background and focus on social justice, but challenges remain regarding traditional doctrines.