Minnesota news anchor comes out to viewers on live television
In early May, a Minnesota news anchor shared a deeply personal story during a KARE 11 morning broadcast. “There was a moment where I was like, ‘Oh my God, am I really going to do ...
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Decorated Army veteran reveals lifelong secret in extremely powerful obituary
For his entire life, Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, had been keeping a secret from those closest to him. It wasn’t until his death that he revealed to his loved ones and the countless people ...
Michigan elementary school teaching ‘mini-lesson’ on pronouns to students
A new “mini-lesson” for elementary school students in Michigan is sparking concern among some parents. The lesson on pronouns, meant to teach inclusivity, will be taught to first grade students at Schavey Road Elementary school ...
Boy, 16, divides the internet with billowing ballgown
Posing in a fiery red skirt and a sequin-speckled tuxedo top that perfectly matches his scarlet-colored hair, 16-year-old Korben White blew up the internet with the billowing ballgown he wore to his high school prom. ...
Man buys a home across from a homophobic church just to paint it the colors of the pride flag
Many people are familiar with the extremist church Westboro Baptist and its beliefs. A strict anti-gay religious organization, the Westboro Baptist The church even includes a gay slur in its website URL. This man, however, ...
Baker fined after refusing to make birthday cake for a transgender woman
A Colorado baker has been fined after he refused to make a birthday cake for a transgender woman three years ago. Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, won a partial victory at the U.S. Supreme ...
90-year-old man comes out as gay – ‘I’ve been in the closet all my life’
At 90 years old, Kenneth Felts can finally breathe a sigh of relief. He can finally be himself. For nearly a century, he’s been living his life as someone society unfortunately has an easier time ...
Dolly Parton urges Christians to stop judging gay people: ‘If you’re gay, you’re gay’
Country legend Dolly Parton is known all throughout the music scene as a pioneer and role model. And the Queen of Country Music has never been shy about crediting her Christian faith for her success. Recently, ...
Church group’s “free mom hugs” at pride parade left marchers in tears
When the Austin Pride was held last August, among the LGBT celebrators was a group from a local church. While religious protests are still a common sight at pride parades, this group had something very ...
Man fed up with the bullies across the street – so he paints house the colors of the rainbow
Aaron Jackson is someone who strives to counter hatred. And as part of his work, the environment and human rights activist advocates for LGBT youth and raises awareness about the thousands of children who commit ...