"Pride Month Controversies: LGBTQ+ Rights and Corporate Neutrality"

Pride celebrations are taking place amidst increasing pressure on the LGBTQ+ community, with states passing or proposing bills that limit the rights and visibility of trans people, drag performers, and LGBTQ+ youth. Corporations have also caved to criticism from conservative groups over their partnerships with members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the US. Despite this, attendees at WeHo Pride in Los Angeles spoke of the importance of standing up for each other, finding community, and being heard.