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Gay Rugby Team Founder Gets Spotlight at World Cup

Rugby team and Cyril LeroyThe founder of France’s first gay rugby team was honored before the first game of the Rugby World Cup Friday in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris. Read on »

New York Lawmaker Remembers Gay Friends Killed on Hijacked Jet on 9/11

Ronald Gamboa, Daniel Brandhorst and David Reed Gamboa Brandhorst. Sen. Brad Hoylman-SigalOn what has become a day of solemn remembrance annually, Americans pause to reflect on the lives lost during the worst terror attack on United States soil. A state senator from New York honored a gay couple and their son on X, formerly Twitter, Monday. All three died 22 years ago on September 11, 2001. Read on »

Virginia's Glenn Youngkin Pardons Man Involved in Altercation Over Trans Restroom Policy

Glenn Youngkin and Scott Thomas SmithVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has pardoned a man who was convicted of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice in a confrontation over the sexual assault of his daughter in a school restroom — an assault that the father wrongly blamed on the school’s transgender-inclusive restroom policy. Read on »

​Kathy Kozachenko, First Out Elected Official in U.S., to be Honored in Michigan

​First Out Elected Official in U.S. Kathy Kozachenko to be Honored with StatueKathy Kozachenko, the first out politician elected to public office in the U.S., will be honored with a statue on the 50th anniversary of her historic election. Read on »

Banning Menthol Cigarettes Will Save LGBTQ+ Lives

For decades, LGBTQIA+ organizations have looked to build meaningful inroads and partnerships for Pride events to gain acceptance, build community, and make clear that queer people are here to stay and live open, authentic lives. While so many incredible people and organizations swiftly ushered in great progress, there is still an insidious actor harming our communities while acting as a partner — the tobacco industry. Read on »

Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win

Coco Gauff and Billie Jean KingTennis’s newest champion, Coco Gauff, 19, has gained the support of both existing and new fans for both her achievements and her personality. She took a moment over the weekend to highlight the important work of lesbian tennis legend Billie Jean King, who has worked years to ensure pay equity in the sport. Read on »

On Anniversary of 9/11, equalpride's CEO Pays Tribute

A Message on Anniversary of 9/11 from equalpride CEO Mark BerryhillAs we mark the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, we must come together, not just as a community, but as a nation and a global family, to remember and honor the lives lost on that somber day. The memory of 9/11 is indelibly etched into the soul of our country, a reminder of the vulnerability and the resilience that defines us as a people. Read on »

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