LGBTQ

Illinois Wesleyan Pushes Gender Agenda with ‘Rainbow Floor’ and Universal Bathrooms

Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) in Bloomington, Illinois, has implemented initiatives promoting gender diversity, including the establishment of a "Rainbow Floor" in Pfeiffer Hall and the introduction of a "Universal Bathroom Map."

Trans Flag on El Capitan Sparks Park Backlash

LGBTQ activists scaled Yosemite National Park’s iconic El Capitan rock formation on Tuesday to unfurl a massive 55-by-35-foot transgender flag without park authorization. The protest, led by drag performer and MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race figure Pattie Gonia, aimed to make a political statement against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies on gender identity.

Grenell Rebukes AP Over False Claims of Kennedy Center Event Cancellations

Kennedy Center President and Interim Executive Director Richard Grenell has publicly refuted an Associated Press (AP) report alleging that the venue canceled a week's worth of Pride-related events. Grenell asserted that no events were canceled by the Kennedy Center, emphasizing that organizers independently chose to relocate their programs.

Cuomo’s LGBTQ Support Crumbles as Advocacy Groups Back Rivals

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, once hailed for legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, is facing a significant setback in his bid for New York City mayor.

Alito vs. Sotomayor: Supreme Court Erupts Over LGBTQ School Books

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case concerning whether public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ-themed storybooks that conflict with their religious beliefs.

Undocumented Activist Flaunts Status at Trump Protest

​At an anti-Trump "Hands Off!" rally in Washington, D.C., on April 5, 2025, immigration activist Greisa Martínez Rosas publicly declared, "I am an immigrant, I am undocumented, unafraid, queer and unashamed."

Hungary Restricts Budapest Pride Parade, Child Protection Law

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government has announced that this year’s Budapest Pride Parade will no longer be allowed to take place in public spaces, requiring organizers to hold the event in a closed venue. The move aligns with Hungary’s child protection policies, which Orbán has consistently defended despite opposition from the European Union and global activist groups.

The Kennedy Center Cancels Pride Performance

The Kennedy Center has canceled an upcoming LGBTQIA+ Pride performance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW), just weeks after President Donald Trump assumed his role as chairman of the venue’s board.

Parents Confront School Board Over Inappropriate Content in Children’s Book

A recent school board meeting in Penfield, New York, erupted into chaos as outraged parents confronted officials over a book made available to young students that contains explicit imagery. The book in question, The Rainbow Parade by Emily Neilson, depicts a young girl attending an LGBTQIA+ pride parade with her two mothers. While the book promotes themes of inclusivity, controversy arose when parents discovered illustrations showing naked individuals and men in bondage gear, which they deemed highly inappropriate for children as young as five.

Parents Confront School Board Over ‘The Rainbow Parade’ Book

In Penfield, New York, a recent school board meeting became contentious as parents voiced strong objections to the inclusion of "The Rainbow Parade" in the elementary school library. The book depicts a young girl attending an LGBTQ pride parade with her two mothers and includes illustrations of individuals in BDSM attire, drag queens, and nudity. Parents deemed these images inappropriate for young children.

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