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​In a stunning smack down, the U.S. Supreme Court today ruled unanimously on June 30 that states may ban transgender females from participating in sports competitions for females at schools which receive federal funding.

​While ther...

From a June 30 press release:

WASHINGTON—This morning, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in two cases—

Dyke March, crafted as an act of resistance pushing up against overly corporatized Pride celebrations, returned to Chicago June 27 after an eight-year hiatus. The event, which took place in the Pilsen neighborhood marks its 30th anniversary in 2026. 

The march started with a rally at Plaza Tenochtitlan before marching east down W. 18th St., and then south on S...

Northside Queer Pride had its inaugural weekend June 27-28 in the Rogers Park neighborhood.

Saturday events included the Jarvis Block Party from Greenview Ave. to Sheridan Rd., along Jarvis Ave.; Queer & BIPOC Business Pop-Up on Paulina St., north of Howard St.; Jarvis Square Family Pride; a Board Game Meet-Up at Athena Boardgame Cafe, 1412 W. Lunt Ave.; and a ...

While tens of thousands marched down north Halsted Street, a smaller, more concentrated group gathered in Jackson Park at 6300 E. Hayes Dr. by Lake Michigan and threw a wild party stuffed with music, drag, fashion—and an awful lot of butt-shaking.

Chicago Urban Pride presented the second Pride Picnic on June 28. The title this year was an understatement.

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