Last year Yahoo News UK posted a story about Pride starting from protests and suggesting Pride might need to be used as a protest again. With Pride 2026 just a few months away, the article still seems prescient. LGBTQ+ activists and allies are taking to the streets to demand more rights and protections, saying current laws don’t go far enough. They’re pushing back against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, like restrictions on trans athletes and book bans targeting queer content. Protesters are also highlighting issues like police brutality, housing inequality, and healthcare disparities affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
These protests in 2025 happened during Pride Month, which is usually a time for celebration, but lately it’s feeling more like a call to action (Yahoo’s Roxy Simons wrote). Many are pointing out that Pride was founded on activism and protest, and it’s time to get loud again. Queer voices are speaking out, sharing personal stories, and demanding change. From LA to NYC, protesters are demanding policy changes, like federal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and more inclusive healthcare. It’s a powerful reminder that the fight for equality isn’t over – and it’s getting, and must get, louder.
