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After 30 years, Lavender Magazine ends its run covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (202+ words) June 25, 2026 / 3: 07 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota Lavender Magazine, which published stories about Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community, is ending its 30-year run. The biweekly magazine published its first issue on June 9, 1995, during a time when "there were virtually no gay rights in the…...
Queer City Sports provides a welcoming space for Baltimore's LGBTQ+ community
1+ week, 6+ day ago (24+ words) CBS News Queer City Sports provides a welcoming space for Baltimore's LGBTQ+ community...
Meet the Chicago Smelts swim team, one of the the city's longest-running LGBTQ+ organizations
2+ week, 2+ day ago (446+ words) June 9, 2026 / 5: 03 PM CDT / CBS Chicago The Chicago Smelts are one of the city's longest-running LGBTQ+ organizations, a swim team that's been making waves both in and out of the pool. Most swim teams are built for speed. They practice to…...
CBS LA takes part in We Ho Pride parade, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride
2+ week, 3+ day ago (24+ words) CBS News CBS LA takes part in We Ho Pride parade, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride...
Baltimore choir performance will highlight tragic, but important part of LGBTQ+ history
2+ week, 6+ day ago (26+ words) CBS News Baltimore choir performance will highlight tragic, but important part of LGBTQ+ history...
Antonio King is first Chicago city executive-level director of LGBTQ+ Affairs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) CBS News Antonio King is first Chicago city executive-level director of LGBTQ+ Affairs...
Alliance of Illinois Judges selected as Chicago Pride Parade community Grand Marshal
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (74+ words) Updated on: April 21, 2026 / 12: 15 PM CDT / CBS Chicago A community Grand Marshal has been selected for the 2026 Chicago Pride Parade." The Alliance of Illinois Judges has been selected to lead this year's event." The group was formed by LGBTQ judges to…...
LGBTQ community concerned after lifeline for struggling youth is dropped due to federal budget cuts
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (474+ words) Updated on: July 18, 2025 / 7: 22 PM EDT / CBS Miami A lifeline for struggling LGBTQ youth has officially been terminated as a result of federal budget cuts. The service has helped over a million young people to date, and now the community is…...
Arlington votes not to reinstate LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance after months of debate
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (341+ words) Updated on: December 10, 2025 / 4: 11 PM CST / CBS Texas After months of delays and debate on the city of Arlington's anti-discrimination ordinance, on Tuesday, council members voted 5-4 not to reinstate the ordinance. "The motion fails. The anti-discrimination ordinance will remain suspended until…...
Philly Pride Visitor Center brings welcoming message to LGBTQ+ community
4+ mon, 2+ hour ago (21+ words) CBS News Philly Pride Visitor Center brings welcoming message to LGBTQ+ community...