BATON ROUGE, LA — In honor of the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Louisiana Democratic State Central Committee has passed a resolution commemorating this landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that guaranteed the right to marry for same-sex couples nationwide. This resolution, authored by DSCC Members Rustin Loyd, David Noe, Aaron Rogers, and Samantha […]
New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia is once again teaming up with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) for what promises to be a show-stopping performance at the Orpheum Theater. The concert is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM and marks the third collaboration between the Queen of Bounce and the city’s acclaimed […]
As Pride Month 2025 unfolds, Congressman Troy Carter is urging Americans not to mistake celebration for victory. In a powerful op-ed published by MSNBC, Carter writes, “The fight for marriage equality isn’t over — especially in my home state of Louisiana.” Referencing the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015, Carter recalls that moment as […]
In a legislative session dominated by Republican overreach—from attacks on bodily autonomy to the dismantling of diversity initiatives—Louisiana Democrats had an opportunity to offer a clear, principled counterweight. And in some cases, they did. But on too many issues that cut to the heart of progressive values—criminal justice reform, housing justice, and drug policy—Democratic lawmakers […]
In New Orleans, Pride Month is a full-on cultural eruption of joy, remembrance, resistance, and community. For the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, June becomes a canvas for parades, drag shows, art, and activism that highlight both how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go. This year’s Pride Month lineup in […]
Late last week, Edwards vetoed a version of Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law (HB 466), the "Stop Harming Our Kids Act" (HB 648), which would have banned gender-affirming care for transgender children, and the "Given Name Act" (HB 81), which would required school employees to use only the name and pronouns on a student's birth certificate without written permission from a parent or guardian.
With the October session due to end this afternoon, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has delivered a slate of major decisions in recent days. Here we'll cover the three most recent.
June is Pride month, so to get you in the mood, here are a few events to add to your calendar! Pride at the Pool Party at W New Orleans To kick off Pride month, W New Orleans – French Quarter is celebrating the only way New Orleans knows how – big. On Sunday, June […]
Tubby & Coo's Mid-City Book Shop, the local, queer-owned independent book shop focused on science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, queer, and diverse books, is on the move! The shop will close its location at 432 N. Anthony St. and instead operate as a mobile bookstore. The final day for the Mid-City store is May 29. […]
The Louisiana legislature holds fiscal sessions every other year. For these sessions, legislators are only able to bring forth five non-fiscal bills. In the past, the LGBTQ+ community breathed a sigh of relief during this time as most legislators focused their non-fiscal bills on issues important to their constituents. Not this year. When the session […]
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