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. 

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. 

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.

MLB issues warning to Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps

Major League Baseball has reportedly issued a warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their specialized hats during the team's Pride Night celebration.

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.

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.

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor

Trailblazing NBA center and former Atlanta Hawk Jason Collins, who made history as the first openly gay active athlete in major North American professional sports, has died at 47 years old.

Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice. 

Trump admin removes pride flag from Stonewall Monument

The Trump administration has removed the LGBTQ+ pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument.

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.

Artists paint parking spaces for pride at Se7en Bites
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An Orlando restaurant is starting a new version of the Pulse Memorial crosswalk. Artists are currently in the parking lot of Se7en Bites to paint the parking spots to honor the lives of those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. FOX 35's Malrey Capper checks in with some of the artists.

Orlando restaurant to honor Pulse victims through art
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An Orlando restaurant is starting a new version of the Pulse Memorial crosswalk on Monday. Last month, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) painted over the crosswalk as part of state regulations to have crosswalks and road markings all appear uniform. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us a look at what Se7en Bites is doing to honor the victims of Pulse.

City of Orlando to vote on Pulse Memorial funding
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The City of Orlando is set to discuss funding for the Pulse Memorial on Monday. The meeting is set to begin at 2 p.m.

NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban

Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.

Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns

Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.