'Dads offer free hugs at Pride parade for kids rejected by their parents' & other Mon midday news briefs

Dads Offer Hundreds Of Free Hugs At Pride Parade For Kids Whose Parents Rejected Them - This was pretty cool.

Queer disability activist Andrew Gurza says a March of Dimes caregiver abused him in his own home - An important question needing to be asked. Are our disabled people being taken care of in a respectful manner? 

Homophobic Attack Victim Condemns Response To Photos Of Her - This is powerful. My heart goes out to these ladies for their bravery and decision to make a positive impact out of this ugly incident. 

17 Senate Dems demand answers from State Dept. on Pride flag ban - Voting counts. Getting people in who have your back means a lot.