UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'

The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.

Capitol Hill Queer/Pride Festival returns this summer

The three-day Queer/Pride Festival is returning once again this summer to Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, and tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 8. 

'It has nothing to do with our religion'; SPU students await lawsuit decision

The fight continues as Seattle Pacific University students try to hold the school's leadership accountable for what they say are anti-LGBTQ+ hiring policies.

Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages

"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.

States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023

More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

Renton brewery hosting 'Drag Queen Story Time' shot at, police investigating it as a hate crime

Renton Police are investigating a shooting at Brewmaster's Taproom as a hate crime. Thankfully, the only damage sustained was a shattered window, but the owner and several patrons believe the shooting was tied to the brewery hosting a "Drag Queen Story Time." 

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights

The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Community gathers to remember Club Q victims with candlelight vigil

Tonight members of the community gathered for a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.