LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention service cut; local concern raised

The Trump administration announced it is ending the specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth – or "Press 3 option" – for the 988 hotline next month.

Milwaukee Pride Parade; rain did not dampen spirit of thousands

Pride Fest came to Milwaukee this weekend – and on Sunday, June 8, there was a Pride parade held through Walker's Point, a neighborhood on Milwaukee's south side.

Trump signs order aiming to limit gender transitions for minors

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting gender transition procedures for individuals under 19.

Wisconsin's first LGBTQ historic landmark dedicated in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project dedicated the first LGBTQ historic landmark in Wisconsin history on Monday, Aug. 5, in Milwaukee.

History of the rainbow Pride flag

The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.

Colorado Club Q gunman who killed 5 at nightclub to plead guilty to federal hate crimes

Anderson Lee Aldrich, who is serving a life sentence for shooting five dead and injuring 19 others at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs in 2022, pleaded guilty Tuesday to additional hate crime and gun charges.

PrideFest Milwaukee 2024: What to expect at this year's event

PrideFest Milwaukee has been Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ+ festival since 1987. This weekend, they’ve planned an array of music and special attractions.

Pride flag raised over Milwaukee
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City officials clapped and cheered as the flag was raised under the American flag at the Zeidler Municipal Building on Monday, June 3.

Raising the Pride Flag in Milwaukee
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City officials and members of the LGBTQI+ community gathered outside the Zeidler Municipal Building in Milwaukee to celebrate the raising of the Intersex Progress Pride Flag

Milwaukee celebrates Pride Month with flag raising

The City of Milwaukee is celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising at the Zeidler Municipal Building on Monday, June 3.

Violence against LGBTQ people; Milwaukee vigilant as PrideFest nears

Communities across the U.S. are gearing up for Pride Month in June. But as people plan to celebrate, the FBI has issued a terror alert.

FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.

The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia

Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.

48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity

Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.

Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US

The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.