Matt Bennet founded organization in 2002
Advocacy groups expressed disappointment over decision
Removal of 29 stars symbolizes states that lack LGBTQ protections
EuroPride fundraiser has raised more than $17,000
Magomed Tushayev killed during Ukrainian military skirmish
Lovitz joins LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance board
Commentators attack U.S. military 'wokeness'
Administration has 'engaged directly' with vulnerable groups
Former public defender would be first Black woman on bench
Robert Fehring faces up to five years in prison
