Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth celebrate third annual GSA Prom
The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. Organized by the anti-bullying nonprofit Hate is Wrong, this alternative prom brings together LGBTQ+ students from the Twin Cities and beyond.
Hopkins students rally after trans student attacked
A reported sucker punch to a trans teen at Hopkins High School has prompted a hate crime investigation.
Idaho drag performer awarded $1.1 million in defamation suit against far-right blogger
An Idaho drag performer was awarded more than $1.1 million in a defamation suit after a far-right blogger falsely accused the performer of exposing himself in the presence of children.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
United Methodists vote to repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
For 30 years, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church has fully welcomed all people regardless of their sexual orientation.
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
A Minnesota appeals court has sent the lawsuit brought by a transgender athlete back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
Rainbow flag bans in Minnesota could be illegal if new law is approved
Banning a rainbow flag – oftentimes synonymous with the LGBTQIA community – at local governments, charter schools, and colleges could become illegal in Minnesota if a new proposal being discussed by lawmakers is ultimately approved.
Death of Nex Benedict, Oklahoma student, prompts vigils across the country
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma, spurred several vigils across the country this weekend. Here is what to know about the teen and the investigation into their death.
Ohio governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes in girls sports
Ohio's Republican governor said the bill would affect a small number of children, “but for those children who face gender dysphoria ... the consequences of this bill could not be more profound."
Farmington school board meeting focuses on LGBTQ sign removal
School board members say the removal of the sign was an administrative decision made without their input.
Rainbow Wardrobe offers free gender-affirming clothing
Twin Cities Pride is known for organizing one of the largest free gay pride celebrations in the country. But now it's also a one-stop shop for gender-affirming clothing.
Families challenge North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for children
Families and a pediatrician are challenging North Dakota’s law criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors, the latest lawsuit in many states with similar bans.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.