Arlington Public Library says increase in attempts to ban books is a real concern
New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before.
New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before.
Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
Daycare accused of discriminating against LGBTQ families in Prince George's County
The Rising Generations Early Learning Center sent a letter to families Thursday following FOX 5's report on the actions of its director. Read it here:
The Rising Generations Early Learning Center sent a letter to families Thursday following FOX 5's report on the actions of its director. Read it here:
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Multiple dead, several others injured in shooting at Colorado Springs club
A shooting early Sunday morning in Colorado left at least five people dead and at least another 18 injured, according to police.
A shooting early Sunday morning in Colorado left at least five people dead and at least another 18 injured, according to police.
DC announced as WorldPride 2025 host
WorldPride is heading to Washington, D.C. for its 2025 celebration.
WorldPride is heading to Washington, D.C. for its 2025 celebration.
35th annual High Heel Race slays 17th St.
FOX 5 photojournalist Nick Petrillo caught up with the drag queens and other spectators at the event, celebrating 35 years of this event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
FOX 5 photojournalist Nick Petrillo caught up with the drag queens and other spectators at the event, celebrating 35 years of this event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ inclusion highlighted in school reading event in Arlington
Dozens of Arlington County students participated in the ?National Day of School and Community Readings? event, which involved the reading of a picture book about a transgender girl.
Dozens of Arlington County students participated in the ?National Day of School and Community Readings? event, which involved the reading of a picture book about a transgender girl.
Matthew Shepard, symbol for gay rights, laid to rest in DC
FOX 5's Nick Smith reports.
FOX 5's Nick Smith reports.
DC comic Sampson McCormick is trailblazer for LGBTQ community
Sampson McCormick has been a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community as one of the first openly gay black comedians in the country.
Sampson McCormick has been a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community as one of the first openly gay black comedians in the country.
EXCLUSIVE: Nearly half of LGBT hate crime arrests in DC end up being dismissed during prosecution
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
Black History Month: Unconventional DC teacher changing attitudes on gender identity
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
Suspect pepper-sprays person at LGBTQ center
Police have released surveillance video showing a suspect pepper-spraying a person inside LGBTQ community center in Northwest D.C.
Police have released surveillance video showing a suspect pepper-spraying a person inside LGBTQ community center in Northwest D.C.