It’s okay to feel angry this Fourth of July. It means you’re a good citizen
The Washington Post via Getty ImYou can still be patriotic and upset with everything going on in our country.
Celebrate July 4th at these LGBTQ destinations across America
Pyrotechnics plus a boat parade, pie, bears and a drag invasion to rival George Washington crossing the Delaware.
‘A recipe for a lot of suffering’: How abortion bans may strain the red states
The central paradox of the abortion debate is that the red states racing to outlaw or severely limit the procedure may be the places least prepared to deal with the practical consequences of the new restrictions. And that, experts project, could mean significantly more
July 4 parade slaughter again shows nowhere is safe from America’s mass killing contagion
America's latest mass shooting turned a cherished July Fourth parade from a scene of patriotic joy into one of fear and death.
‘I’m terrified I might be here forever’: Brittney Griner pens handwritten letter to Biden
WNBA star Brittney Griner, in a handwritten letter to President Joe Biden, said she fears she will be detained in Russia indefinitely and pleaded with the President not to forget about her and other American detainees.
Bidens ‘shocked’ by Highland Park shooting as White House marks July Fourth
President Joe Biden began Independence Day by sharing a message that looked to the country's future, but quickly had to respond to another mass shooting in the United States.
It’s time for the LGBTQ community to fight for our freedom
ShutterstockOur families aren’t “up next.” We are in the crosshairs now. We need to turn fear and outrage into action.
5 LGBTQ anthems that are spangled with way more than stars
ScreenshotFeeling a little ambivalent about celebrating America this year? Give the national anthem a rest and celebrate the LGBTQ nation instead.
US says Israeli military gunfire ’likely responsible’ for Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but examination of bullet inconclusive
An examination of the bullet that killed Al Jazeera correspondent and Palestinian-American citizen Shireen Abu Akleh "could not reach a definitive conclusion" regarding its origin, due to the condition of the bullet, but the US Security Coordinator has "concluded that gunfire from [Israel Defense
Biden’s Fourth of July message: ‘Our best days still lie ahead’
President Joe Biden on Monday marked Independence Day by sharing a message that looked to the country's future.
US says Israeli military gunfire likely responsible for Shireen Abu Akleh’s death but examination of bullet inconclusive
An examination of the bullet that killed Al Jazeera correspondent and Palestinian-American citizen Shireen Abu Akleh "could not reach a definitive conclusion" regarding its origin, due to the condition of the bullet, but the US Security Coordinator has "concluded that gunfire from [Israel Defense
Lindsey Graham Fast Facts
Read CNN's Fast Facts about Lindsey Graham and learn more about the Republican US senator from South Carolina.
Victories for LGBTQ rights around the world so far in 2022
ShutterstockIt’s very easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of being an LGBTQ person because we still have to fight for the rights and protection of our people every day. Let's take a look at the other side for a moment.
Same-sex marriages have swept the globe. Here is the current state of marriage equality
AFP via Getty ImagesLGBTQ Nation dives into some recent global discussions on marriage equality.
Americans divided over what US stands for on this July Fourth
Rarely have Americans been so divided on what their country stands for as on the 246th anniversary of independence.
Flight attendant surprise passengers by proposing to pilot over public announcement system
Alaska Airlines"I love you with all my heart," the attendant told the pilot. "For my whole life, I will never stop loving you." Then the ring came out.
U.K. town rallies in support of gay couple targeted with hate mail
"It’s 2022 for pity’s sake, not 1950. They are lovely lads and they don’t deserve to be treated like this."
Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol
Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, who was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in honor at the US Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Sunday.