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Message to everything that you have just mentioneds to see that there. what does that mean for you? >> you know, for me it means so much. unfortunately colorado springs was the birth place of amendment 2 where many years ago they tried to make it where discrimination is allowed and is legal and that it was okay to discriminate against a person due to their sexuality. and so this -- this city was the birthplace of that and it actually labeled the state of colorado the hate state for many years an...

After right-wing trolls unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt the first event, the inclusive and defiant festival's second round was a success.

Conservative Christian group Family Voice has accused Westfield of attempting to "homosexualise Christmas" and exposing children to what it called "the queer agenda". 

Christians in Tyler, Texas, came together to pray ahead of a festival held Saturday by self-professed Satanists, atheists, heathens, spiritualists, and so-called “other’d folks” who participated in what they dubbed “unbaptisms.”

A drag show featuring half-naked homosexual men dressed as women went on as scheduled in Jackson, Tenn. but the lewd entertainment did not involve innocent children thanks to public outcry and a determined state lawmaker.

HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Pride Festival returned Saturday after a two-year break, offering resources for community members, candy for kids and fun for all.

Editor’s note: The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute rebranded at the end of September, becoming Lead DSM. This contributed feature compiled by the

USC resumed its celebration of pride after a two-year hiatus with drag queen performers, a clothing swap and free food.

President Jeff March said the event is the largest LGBTQ event in the state and expects this year to be bigger than ever.

Some anticipate a drop in participation in the Fiesta — even saying it could leave the city’s title of ballooning capital of the world up for grabs.