LGBTQ+

Suspect in mass shooting at Colorado gay nightclub is expected to take a plea deal
The suspect in a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is expected to strike a plea deal to state murder and hate charges that would ensure at least a life sentence for the attack that killed five people and wounded 17.
How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond
Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.
LGBTQ+ creatives rely on Pride Month income. This year, they're feeling the pinch
Brands are rethinking how they nod to Pride after recent boycotts against companies that signal LGBTQ+ support. Influencers who work with brands for Pride now say they're seeing fewer opportunities.
Seal Dwyer is building community and healing trauma in the St. Cloud area
Dwyer is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, especially young people. She is helping start a queer community center in downtown St. Cloud to provide a safe space and resources.
Northfield author Krista Burton on her quest to visit every remaining lesbian bar in the country
Gay bars have long been lauded as safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate who they are and explore their identity. But over the past 30 years, the number of lesbian bars in the U.S. has shrunk from 206 to around 20.
Pulse nightclub victims remembered on 7th anniversary of massacre
Across central Florida, the 49 victims killed and dozens more survivors of the massacre at a gay-friendly nightclub were remembered with the unveiling of a 44-foot (13.4-meter)-wide mural, the ringing of church bells and an overnight vigil at the site of the Pulse club on Monday, the seventh anniversary of the tragedy.
Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools
A new survey from American Public Media and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy finds the majority of Americans support teachers displaying photos of same-sex partners in the classroom, but don’t want students discussing books with LGBTQ+ themes.
Book bans are on the rise. Biden is naming a point person to address that
Book bans in schools can violate federal civil rights laws if they create a hostile environment for students. The Education Department will have a new point person to talk to schools about bans.