Sophie Cunningham talks with Cheryl Reeve after comments on trans athletes

Cheryl Reeve and Sophie Cunningham had a mid-court chat on Sunday before the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever, one day after Reeve had some strong words for Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes.

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics

The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on upholding state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams, handing a major victory to supporters of laws they say protect fairness in women’s athletics. 

Seattle's 300K-strong Pride crowds talk about love

The Seattle Pride Parade has transformed from a 200-person event 52 years ago into a massive city-wide annual celebration of 300,000 attendees. We were on the streets Sunday asking participants what it means to them.

Seattle PrideFest fills Capitol Hill streets to celebrate LGBTQ+ community

"For some people, especially from outlying communities, this may be the only day or two days that they can fully be themselves," Seattle PrideFest's organizer tells FOX on Saturday. We spoke with attendees about the meaning of the event for them.

Protesters use FIFA World Cup match in Seattle to demand change in Iran

Protesters gathered near Seattle Stadium during a World Cup match to demand democratic change for Iranians and express solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

Seattle braces for anticipated Egypt vs. Iran World Cup Pride Match Day

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play a World Cup group stage match at the Seattle Stadium on Friday. The timing of the match coincides with Seattle's annual Pride weekend, prompting local organizers to designate it as a "Pride Match."

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Pride Month: Award winning author builds bridges through words
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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate identity, history and progress made within the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a time to look at the bridges being built to void division. Motivational speaker and award winning author Meagan O'Nan joins FOX 13 Seattle's Sabirah Rayford to speak on how building connections doesn't always mean seeing eye to eye.

Seattle World Cup 'Pride Match' sparks Iran, Egypt backlash

Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence, they will square off in a World Cup "Pride Match" in Seattle.

Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules

Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.

FIFA World Cup billboards in Seattle spark sexual health conversations

As thousands of soccer fans arrive in Seattle for the World Cup and Pride celebrations, a global nonprofit organization is using the chance to jumpstart a public conversation about sexual health.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Support for same-sex marriage hits new low, poll shows

While more than half of Americans still advocate for same-sex marriage overall support has declined over the last couple of years as attitudes nationwide have shifted, according to a new poll.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Seattle LGBTQ Commission requests state of emergency

City leaders are facing growing calls to expand resources as members of the transgender and queer communities relocate to Seattle from other states.

Former Congressman Barney Frank dead at 86

Former Congressman Barney Frank was trailblazer for gay rights and also helped craft the most significant changes to the financial system in a generation.