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Happy Pride Month, everybody! We’re one week in, and there are already lots of great and inspiring stories that are making our rainbows shine: from tales of allyship and solidarity to stories of coming out and romance — so let’s put on our shoes and join the good news parade!
Also, here are a few bits of good news that you might’ve missed: Did you hear about the championship transgender track-and-field athlete who is refusing to back down after the president targeted her? How about the successful queer-owned women’s sports bar that is now expanding to four new locations nationwide? And also, the European Union just took an important stand for queer youth and LGBTQ+ expression!
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But first, let’s start with a morning coffee!
Montana city outsmarts GOP’s new statewide Pride flag ban
Republicans tried to ban Pride flags on government property. The city of Missoula got around the law by following it to a T.
Hungary banned Pride. Now European leaders will march in Budapest Pride in solidarity.
Over 70 European officials are going to Hungary to remind everyone that Pride isn’t just a celebration.
Cities nationwide defy president & GOP by raising Pride flags
From New York to Hawaii, Pride is in the air!
Let’s mix a little Todrick Hall with queer ally Pedro Pascal
This picture at Pride with his parents “means the world” to him
Justin Stewart finally got to go to Pride with both of his parents last year. He’ll never forget it.
Reneé Rapp says she felt “euphoric” after coming out as a lesbian
The singer also has a message for haters from her past who have tried to sidle up to her now that she’s famous.
As WorldPride DC begins, a look back at the eight cities that led the way
Check out these eye-opening interviews with attendees from each WorldPride event through history.
Getting caught in Spider-Man’s web…
Madonna is the latest celebrity to support trans equality with “Protect the Dolls” t-shirt
She’s not the only celebrity supporting the Trans Lifeline.
They started dating 44 years ago, then married at the March on Washington. They’re still together.
Pride isn’t just a party — getting married was a pretty bold public action in 1993.
Judge hands important Pride Month win to trans inmates in federal prisons
The judge said no to queerphobia, showing that LGBTQ+ rights don’t end when a queer person is behind bars.
And to end, a classic Bavarian dance!
From our sibling sites:
- QUEERTY: This TikTokker is reviewing “gay foods” for Pride Month
- INTO: Tia Carrere, co-star of “Lilo and Stitch,” just revealed that her son is trans
- OUTSPORTS: Out pro wrestler Che Monet kicks off Pride Month with big title win
- GAYCITIES: The Biggest Pride Events in the World in 2025