A Christian Response to Pride Month

What’s the point in celebrating Pride Month?

What’s the point in celebrating Pride Month?

I survived political violence. LGBTQ+ candidates should not have to risk their lives to serve

Every June, communities across the country come together to celebrate Pride Month. We celebrate visibility, progress, and the generations of LGBTQ+ people who fought for the right to live openly, participate fully in public life, and have their voices heard. But Pride is more than a celebration of how far we’ve come; it is also a reminder of the challenges that remain and the work still ahead.

My mother fled Cuba and found the freedom too many Americans now forget

A heartfelt Independence Day tribute celebrating the Declaration of Independence, free enterprise, and the gratitude owed to a nation of courage.

IN PHOTOS | Pride parades here and abroad

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in Toronto, San Francisco and other major cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This [] The post LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Are you going to any Pride events this weekend?

Parades are taking place across the country this weekend.

👀 Pride, like no one is watching

Happy Pride, queer stars. On celebrating loudly, the Queerbomb march, and why the move is to blast the haters with bubbles and keep being you.

6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend

Pride Month isn’t over yet. Sapphics, if you’re still looking to celebrate, here’s a list of queer and lesbian events to round out your June. Draw Me Like One of Your Gay Girls Where: 1830 Columbia Rd., NW When: Thursday, June 25 at 7 PM Price: 60. Have you ever found yourself wanting to gift [] The post 6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian.

Annual New York City Pride March takes over Fifth Avenue with rainbows galore

The annual pride parade celebrating the LGBTQ+ community wrapped up pride month in New York. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

At Its Best, LGBTQ Pride Is an Abolitionist Uprising — and a Dance Party

Faced with transphobia and repression, people imprisoned in Washington State are still finding ways to celebrate Pride.

How An Epstein-Linked PR Firm Helped The Washington Commanders Go Woke

When the Washington Commanders tweeted out an “All Are Welcome” graphic to mark the beginning of Pride Month, it seemed like just another professional sports team going through the woke motions. But the NFL franchise’s embrace of gay pride and similar issues could point to a much deeper problem within the organization, a Daily Wire ...

Exhibits, marches, celebrations: How American Jewish orgs are marking 250 years of independence

The big birthday is breathing new life into old debates over religious freedom, such as the one that took place around President Donald Trump’s recent national prayer rally.

From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change

What to know This year, Pride Toronto is celebrating its 45th anniversary, marking four and a half decades of resistance, resilience and community. While today... The post From Hanlan’s Point to citywide celebration: Pride Toronto reflects on 45 years of activism and change appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Seattle prepares for unlikely matchup as its World Cup Pride celebration: Egypt v Iran

Seattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with Pride Match celebrations this week despite backlash from the two teams involved on the fieldSeattle’s World Cup committee is pushing forward with “Pride Match” celebrations this week despite backlash from Egypt and Iran, who have called for the cancellation of LGBTQ+ rights festivities around the game.Last year, Seattle’s local organizing committee, which is separate from Fifa, made plans for 26 June to be a Pride-themed match coinciding with the city’s annual Pride weekend. Continue reading...

Why London Pride still matters: 6 LGBTQ+ icons share their stories

LGBTQ+ Londoners share tributes on what Pride means to them — and why it’s just as important now as it was back in 1972

America The Faithful – 250 Years of ‘One Nation, Under God’

On the occasion of our national holidays, we are often called to remember what America stands for, and to honor those who made great sacrifices for the liberties that we enjoy today. As this year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we will celebrate our independence, remember our founding []

Gratitude

We will celebrate the Declaration of Independence tomorrow in our accustomed style, quoting Abraham Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge. Implicit in the tributes of Lincoln and Coolidge to the Declaration is an expression of gratitude — for our liberty — to the men who pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to win it. To express our gratitude properly, we need to bring them to mind, recall their names,

Retracing Canada’s journey to Pride

Pride began with courage, community and a determination to be seen. Here's how Canada's Pride movement evolved into the celebration we know today.

Limerick Pride returns for another year of celebrations

THERE’S pride in the community ahead of Limerick Pride 2026, returning from July 6-11. The Limerick Pride Festival, under this year’s theme ‘Pride in the Community’, will celebrate the strength and resilience of the county’s LGBTQ+ community. It also marks a historic milestone in the lead up to EuroPride 2028, which is expected to draw [] The post Limerick Pride returns for another year of celebrations appeared first on Limerick Post.

WAGNER: Pride replaced Christianity as the West’s public religion

Pride Month may now be over, but the ideology it represents is always here. The LGBTQ movement, displaying its pride, holds tremendous influence in Canadian politics and culture. Every level of government in Canada is captive to the queer perspective, as is the mainstream media, academia, public education, and even sports organizations.

Mamdani joins the New York City Pride March during LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. (AP Video by Aron Ranen and production by Vanessa A. Alvarez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

250 Years Of Lies, 500 Years Of Uprising

Struggle – La Lucha Reflection. The so-called “United States” is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. We, the first people of this land, do not have to look far to spot the hypocrisy of celebrating a document that calls our ancestors “Merciless Indian Savages.” Today, we witness a []

10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28)

While Cincinnati Pride will dominate the weekend, there’s plenty to do in the Queen City regardless. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar. Cincinnati Pride Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sawyer Point Yeatman’s Cove, downtown Cincinnati’s annual free celebration of the LGBTQ+ community returns [] The post 10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28) appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Letter: Celebrations around Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary made me recall my own warm family ties with USA

A letter from Lyle Cubitt:

How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th

The celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence was marked with the pomp and outsize circumstance that President Trump promised, and throughout it he paid homage to the person he cast as an embodiment of patriotism: himself. Mr. Trump capped off the weekslong celebration with a speech on Saturday night on the National Mall, []

Stars Celebrate Pride Month 2026: Laverne Cox, Lisa Rinna and More

This June, several Hollywood stars are celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, history and community in honor of Pride Month. After the release of her memoir Transcendent, actress Laverne Cox traveled to Seattle, Washington, to attend the inaugural Lifelong Pride Gala, a fundraiser supporting LGBTQ+ community health. With help from fellow attendees Brad Goreski, more than 142,000 was []

Trump touts American exceptionalism and condemns communism in July 4 speech

President Donald Trump capped off the United States’s 250th Independence Day celebration in a shorter-than-expected but substantive speech that both celebrated American exceptionalism and sharpened the White House’s recent attacks against communism. Trump took the stage at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., around 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday night after a severe thunderstorm []

Watch: Sinise Strikes a 'Triumphant' Note With Majestic Music Video/Birthday Present for America 250

Watch: Sinise Strikes a 'Triumphant' Note With Majestic Music Video/Birthday Present for America 250

America’s 250th Birthday Scores International Boosts

As the United States celebrated 250 years of American independence Saturday, many of its allies and partners recognized the major milestone with congratulatory messages, cultural displays, and reflections on their relationships with the superpower.

Scorching Heat Hits America 250 Events, Trump Visits Mount Rushmore

WASHINGTON (AP), Jul 4: Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride —...

CELEBRATE THIS SATURDAY!

America's birthday isn't just a party... it's THE party. 250 years of freedom, pride, and showing up for each other- and Cumberland County? Yeah, we'r...

Moore talks patriotism in July Fourth speech from Annapolis

Gov. Wes Moore celebrated the nation’s semiquincentennial in a brief address on patriotism from the Maryland State House, addressing veterans and their families on Saturday morning. Independence Day is necessarily a day of “reverence” and ...

'We are heroic people with heroic spirit': Donald Trump marks America's 250th Independence Day

US President Donald Trump marked America's 250th independence anniversary with a patriotic speech on the National Mall, celebrating the nation's enduring spirit and strength. Despite severe storms briefly disrupting the event and forcing an evacuation, thousands gathered for the occasion. Trump lauded veterans and the country's founding principles, while also weaving in partisan themes ahead of upcoming elections. Celebrations across the US were impacted by extreme weather.

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A bitter anniversary: The American ideal turns 250 amid turmoil

The United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on July 4. It does so amidst protests from the ‘No Kings’ movement, which rallies against Trump’s authoritarianism. The ideals of Thomas Jefferson – one of the Founding Fathers – look worse for wear on a date marked by the government’s rewriting of history and by doubts about what remains of the American Dream

Trump Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary, Denounces Communism

‘We're celebrating freedom's triumph over tyranny, liberty's conquest over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit,’ the president said.

Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Shows How Little He Understands America

This Independence Day, countless Americans celebrated our country’s 250th anniversary in countless jubilatory ways, from grilling in the backyard to going to fireworks shows and even traveling to Mt. Vernon to pay respects to the Father of Our Country. But a certain socialist mayor of New York City took the occasion to deliver a speech...

Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

The United States is commemorating its 250th anniversary with nationwide celebrations marking the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The anniversary is one of the country’s most significant historical milestones, with events taking place across the nation and culminating in a major celebration in Washington. As part of the commemorations, Donald Trump is [] The post Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.