Stonewall National Monument
Coverage of Stonewall National Monument in the Nexus archive.
- Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Pride Month celebrations in New York and San Francisco marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, with parades and calls for LGBTQ+ rights amid political tensions. Events unfolded as President Trump's administration rolled back transgender rights and removed a Pride flag from a Stonewall monument, while Republican leaders promoted counter-movements like 'Nuclear Family Month'.
- LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco
LGBTQ+ Pride parades are set for Sunday in New York City and San Francisco, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall uprising. The events occur amid political tensions, including the Trump administration's removal of a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument and efforts by Republican officials to promote conservative counter-narratives like 'Nuclear Family Month'.
- LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco
LGBTQ+ Pride parades in New York City and San Francisco on Sunday commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising, with events highlighting both celebration and activism amid political tensions over transgender rights and diversity initiatives. Pride organizers emphasize resistance to erasure efforts, including the removal of a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument and conservative counter-movements like 'Nuclear Family Month.'
- Dems blast Blakeman associations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislators
Democratic legislators protested Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman for his associations with anti-LGBTQ+ legislators, criticizing his alignment with figures opposing same-sex marriage and gay rights. The event, held near the Stonewall National Monument, featured speeches from multiple LGBTQ+ advocates and lawmakers who condemned Blakeman's political alliances.
- Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution declaring June as Nuclear Family Month, promoting traditional family values and opposing LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The resolution, which emphasizes families consisting of one husband, one wife, and their children, has drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups like GLAAD, who argue it excludes LGBTQ+ families. The move follows a legal victory for the LGBTQ+ community in New York City regarding the Stonewall National Monument's pride flag.
- Tennessee governor signs nuclear family month resolution as critics push back on exclusions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution designating June as Nuclear Family Month, promoting traditional family values over LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Critics, including LGBTQ+ advocacy groups like GLAAD, argue the resolution excludes non-traditional families and undermines inclusivity. The move follows recent legal victories for LGBTQ+ rights, such as the restoration of the pride flag at New York City's Stonewall National Monument.
- Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision
A legal dispute over the Pride flag's display at Stonewall National Monument concluded with a settlement requiring its restoration. The Trump administration agreed to maintain the flag at the site, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ advocates and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Trump admin-Mamdani clash over Stonewall monument reaches final decision
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument under a settlement, ending a legal battle. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the decision as a victory for LGBTQ+ rights and the city's history.
- Trump administration will allow pride flag at Stonewall after lawsuit
The Trump administration has agreed to allow a LGBTQ pride flag to fly at the Stonewall national monument in New York City following a lawsuit over its removal. The decision resolves a legal dispute that sparked public outcry over the display of the rainbow flag at the historic site commemorating LGBTQ rights struggles.
- Trump administration agrees to keep flying Pride flag at Stonewall monument
The Trump administration reversed its decision to remove the LGBTQ+ Pride flag from the Stonewall national monument in New York, agreeing to keep it flying after facing legal challenges from advocacy groups. The move aims to resolve a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation organizations seeking to block the removal, pending judicial approval.
- Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall monument
The Trump administration agreed to retain the rainbow Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall National Monument, reversing a February removal decision. This move aims to resolve a lawsuit by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups seeking to block the flag’s removal, pending judicial approval.