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31 Ideas To Take Action & Celebrate Pride Month

June is Pride Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and support the LGBTQ+ community — all month long.

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9 Books By Trans And Nonbinary Authors To Read This Pride Month

It is more important than ever to learn directly from trans and nonbinary writers. Here’s a reading list to get you started.

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An overlooked aspect of gender-affirming care, voice lessons help empower trans people

A trans person’s voice is a core aspect of their identity. Just ask Bernie Wagenblast.

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New study: Most people are not actually worried about trans women in women's bathrooms

The data shows that most people are not actually complaining about trans women using “women-only spaces.”

NYC 'queer garden' is filled with non-binary and sex-changing plants

Many of the plants found at the Alice Austen House are non-binary or sex-changing species, such as ferns and flowers that self-pollinate or have both reproductive organs.

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A lesbian couple in Florida was ordered to remove a rainbow fence on their property. So they sued the city

A lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida argues that the city “selectively enforced” its ordinances against an LGBTQ+ couple.

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Idaho banned Pride flags at official buildings. So, Boise wrapped its flag poles with rainbow tape

The city responded to the statewide measure in a clever way, with the Boise City Council president stating: “The Pride flag is not a political statement.”

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Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

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DeSantis banned Pride crosswalks in Florida, so Miami Beach painted rainbows in a park instead

The city used funds from a 2025 budget surplus to replicate the Pride crosswalk in a nearby park.

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Comedian Caleb Hearon matches $15K in fan donations for Transgender Day of Visibility

The comedian is supporting the Trans Justice Funding Project and is urging fans to DM him proof of their donations on Instagram.

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18 Ways to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility This Year

International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrated every year on March 31. Here’s a list of activities, ideas, and events to help you honor this special day.