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June 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Hours before WorldPride, US Park Police, NPS reopen key Pride gathering spot

Hours before the Capital Pride Parade during WorldPride in Washington, fencing at a key gathering spot for Pride celebrations is being taken down, sources told ABC News.
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
People ride motorcycles during the World Pride parade, June 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
June 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Thousands attend WorldPride in Washington D.C.

ABC News’ Christiane Cordero reports live from Washington D.C., where thousands have gathered to celebrate WorldPride.
June 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
VIDEO: Thousands attend WorldPride in Washington D.C.
June 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM

By The Numbers: The origins of Pride Month

A look at the numbers behind the significance of the month of June for LGBTQ+ Americans.
June 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
VIDEO: By The Numbers: The origins of Pride Month
June 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM

Charles Blow shares personal coming out story

Former New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on his own coming out story and discusses the docuspecial "Late to the Party: Coming Out Later in Life."
June 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
VIDEO: Charles Blow shares personal coming out story
June 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM

90-year-old comes out: Inside the trend of older LGBTQ+ adults living authentically

From a 90-year-old finding lost love to a Baptist preacher embracing his truth, discover how older LGBTQ+ people are courageously coming out and transforming their lives.
June 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Never Too Late: LGBTQ+ Seniors Embrace Their Truth
June 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM

‘Late to the Party’ doc tackles coming out later in life

Former New York Times columnist Charles Blow discusses the docuspecial that shines a light on members of the LGBTQIA+ community who came out as older adults.
June 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
VIDEO: ‘Late to the Party’ doc tackles coming out later in life
June 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

World Pride aims to bring hope to LGBTQ+ community during Trump-era Washington

Ryan Bos is the executive director of the Capital Pride Alliance, which organizes Pride Month programming in D.C. each year.
June 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: World Pride aims to bring hope to LGBTQ+ community during Trump-era Washington
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Supreme Court allows Ohio woman to move forward with 'reverse' discrimination suit

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of an Ohio woman in her bid to revive a lawsuit alleging she was passed over for a job due to her heterosexual orientation.
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Ohio woman to move forward with 'reverse' discrimination suit
June 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM

World Pride 2025 aims to bring hope to LGBTQ+ community in Trump-era Washington

Organizers for World Pride 2025 told ABC News they are emphasizing messages of hope at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is being targeted by the Trump administration.
June 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Attendees celebrate Pride Month on the streets of Washington, D.C. In June 2024.
June 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM

EU court urged to rule against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law

The advocate general for the European Union’s highest court is urging the court to rule that Hungary violated EU law by restricting LGBTQ+ content for minors
June 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
File - Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and the populist government's restriction on assembly rights, which many critics of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán see as a crackdown on their freedom on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File)
June 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has signed into law a measure banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports
June 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is flanked by supporters Wednesday, June 4, 2025 as he signs into law a bill banning transgender athletes from girls' sports. (AP Photo/Margery Beck)
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Navy ordered to rename ship honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, according to sources.
June 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, orchestrating the change as Pride month celebrations take place, according to sources.
June 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Connecticut town's schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies

The Trump administration's Department of Education says a Connecticut school system is under investigation over its transgender athletic policy
June 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
FILE - Bloomfield High School transgender athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over transgender athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn., Feb. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb, File)
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Deals and Steals from LGBTQ+-owned brands

Tory Johnson shares big savings on standout products from LGBTQ+-owned brands like Jason Wu Beauty, MALIN+GOETZ and more.
June 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
VIDEO: Deals and Steals from LGBTQ+-owned brands
June 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

“GMA3” features a special Pride edition of Deals and Steals

Tory Johnson shares Deals and Steals from LGBTQ+-owned businesses, including Bathorium, PHILIP B and Woxer.
June 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
VIDEO: “GMA3” features a special Pride edition of Deals and Steals
June 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Chris Pratt mourns late 'Parks and Recreation' co-star Jonathan Joss

Actor and producer Jonathan Joss died following a fatal shooting over the weekend.
June 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Jonathan Joss is seen in a scene from "Parks and Recreation."
June 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Trump vows 'large scale fines' on California after trans athlete wins track event

President Donald Trump is vowing to impose "large scale fines" on California after a transgender teen competed in a California state final competition in track and field.
June 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
VIDEO: Trump vows 'large scale fines' on California after trans athlete wins track event
June 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Los Angeles police arrest suspect in alleged attacks against transgender woman

Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a series of attacks against a transgender woman.
June 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) administration building aka new Parker Center on September 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
June 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM

By the Numbers: LGBTQ+ Americans' experiences

A look at the numbers behind the experience of LGBTQ+ Americans across the country and the challenges they’ve faced with support in and outside their home.
June 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
VIDEO: By the Numbers: LGBTQ+ Americans' experiences
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Celebrities sign open letter to protect life-saving resources for LGBTQ+ youth

Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter are among the more than 100 celebrities who signed an open letter to protect federal funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programs.
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
VIDEO: Celebrities sign open letter to protect life-saving resources for LGBTQ+ youth
June 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Runners to hit the pavement for 2025 Pride Run

Ryan Hallett, president of Front Runners New York, shares details about the 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Run in New York City.
June 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
VIDEO: Runners to hit the pavement for 2025 Pride Run
June 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM

Transgender athlete wins at track finals in California

Parents are divided over AB Hernandez’s participation in girls' track and field state championships.
June 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Parents are divided over AB Hernandez’s participation in girls' track and field state championships.
June 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM

On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on

For soccer-loving transgender women in England, it’s been a tough day, as the ban on them playing in women’s teams came into force, To show its solidarity with the community and against the decision by the governing body of English soccer, Goal Diggers...
June 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Players in actions during an inclusive six a side soccer friendly tournament in London, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
June 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Movies to watch to kick off Pride month

“GMA” is kicking off Pride month with a special edition of Binge This, with classics such like “Paris is Burning” or feel-good movies such as “Fire Island.”
June 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
VIDEO: Movies to watch to kick off Pride month
May 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Hong Kong pro-democracy and gay rights activist Sham released after 4 years in prison

Hong Kong’s prominent pro-democracy and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham has been released from prison after serving over four years in the city’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law
May 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Jimmy Sham, center, is released from prison in Hong Kong, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kanis Leung)
May 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM

Track-and-field final in spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

The California high school track-and-field championship is set to begin Friday amid a controversy over the participation of a transgender female athlete
May 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley competes in the girls high jump during the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High School, May 24, 2025, in Moorpark, Calif. (Kirby Lee via AP)
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM

2 males who allegedly attacked woman at McDonald's now face hate crime charges

Two males, including one juvenile, are facing hate crime charges after allegedly physically attacking a 19-year-old woman and calling her "derogatory" names.
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
John Kammrad was arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a young woman at a McDonald's in Illinois on May 13, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM

New Hungarian law could ban Pride events. Most EU countries are demanding a rethink

A large majority of European Union countries are demanding that Hungary revise a new law that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities
May 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Polish Minister for the European Union Adam Szlapka, right, speaks with Sweden's Minister for European Union Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz during a meeting of the general affairs ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's

A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
John Kammrad was arrested and charged for allegedly attacking a young woman at a McDonald's in Illinois on May 13, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM

'All because I like girls': Woman suffers homophobic attack at McDonald's

A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory names" at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM

How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban

As they fight Trump's transgender military ban, service members told ABC News they are facing a gut-wrenching decision: voluntarily separate or get kicked out.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Cmdr. Emily Shilling.
1 month ago

Liev Schreiber supports trans daughter in interview: 'Kai was always who Kai is'

Liev Schreiber spoke in support of his transgender daughter Kai Schreiber in an interview this week.
1 month ago
Kai Schreiber and Liev Schreiber attend the "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" Broadway Opening Night at Nederlander Theatre on April 22, 2025 in New York City.
1 month ago

The impact of banning transgender military service members

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer breaks down the future of the high court’s ruling related to service members with gender dysphoria.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The impact of banning transgender military service members
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain the decision in detail.
1 month ago
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
1 month ago

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain its decision other than to say the order would expire if the justices ultimately take up the case on the merits and issue a ruling striking it down.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now
1 month ago

Concern after HHS report calls for therapy for trans kids over gender-affirming care

Experts are pushing back after the HHS released a report, calling for the use of psychotherapy among children and teens with gender dysphoria over gender-affirming care.
1 month ago
People attend a Trans Day of Visibility rally in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2025.
1 month ago

Robert De Niro embraces daughter's transition with 'love and support'

Robert De Niro's daughter Airyn De Niro opened up about transitioning and growing up with celebrity parents.
1 month ago
Airyn De Niro poses for "them."
2 months ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
2 months ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
2 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, April 7, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

President Donald Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
2 months ago

Pope Francis’ impact on the LGBTQ community

Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO and president of GLAAD, reflects on her meetings with the late pontiff and how his policies affected the life experiences of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pope Francis’ impact on the LGBTQ community
2 months ago

Supreme Court leans toward parents in dispute over LGBTQ storybooks in school

The Supreme Court appears poised to establish a right of parents of public school children to opt-out their kids from lessons offensive to religious beliefs.
2 months ago
Protesters in support of LGBTQ+ rights and against book bans demonstrate outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out

The Supreme Court will decide whether parents have a First Amendment right to opt-out their children from the reading of LGBTQ-themed storybooks in public schools.
2 months ago
Wael Elkosairi removed his daughter from Montgomery County, Md., public schools in opposition to LGBTQ-themed storybooks included in the curriculum.
2 months ago

Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on a SCOTUS case about whether parents of public school children have a constitutional right to shield their kids from exposure to books that include LGBTQ themes.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs rights to opt out of LGBTQ books in public schools
2 months ago

Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
2 months ago
The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.
2 months ago

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues

During Francis’ time as pope, he spoke on a wide array of controversial and political issues, including immigration, same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights and surrogacy.
2 months ago
Pope Francis prays at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, May 26, 2014.
2 months ago

Pope Francis’ ‘extraordinary’ approach to LGBTQ+ issues: Vatican consultant

ABC News contributor Father James Martin discusses the late pontiff’s personality and his “pastoral outreach” on LGBTQ+ issues.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pope Francis’ ‘extraordinary’ approach to LGBTQ+ issues: Vatican consultant
2 months ago

Onya Nurve talks winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17

Onya Nurve was officially named America’s Next Drag Superstar, winning the crown in the Season 17 finale of "RuPaul’s Drag Race."
2 months ago
Onya Nurve attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Finale Watch Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York, on April 18, 2025, in New York.
2 months ago

UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex

Jane Fae, chair of Trans Media Watch, reacts to the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that the U.K. equalities law defines a woman as someone born biologically female.
2 months ago
VIDEO: UK's top court says definition of a woman based on biological sex
2 months ago

Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports

It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.
2 months ago
Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a press conference, as she unveils actions against the state of Maine, which is locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over transgender policy, at the Justice Department in Washington, April 16, 2025.