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Added on: 09/03/2023

Virginia library at risk after rightwing push to defund it over LGBTQ+ books

09/02/2023

A public county library in Virginia is at risk of shutting down after a group of far-right community members launched a campaign to defund it on accusations…

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Added on: 09/02/2023

One of Louisiana’s only pediatric cardiologists has left the state over anti-LGBTQ legislation

09/01/2023

When Jake Kleinmahon and his husband, Tom, decided to move back to New Orleans in 2018, they had plans to live there forever. Kleinmahon, a pediatric cardiologist,…

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Added on: 09/01/2023

Here’s Why These Countries—Not Just Canada—Warn Citizens Visiting The U.S.

08/31/2023

Canada has updated its travel advisory to warn LGBTQ residents visiting the United States about local laws and policies that may “infringe on your human rights” amid…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

In a State Hostile to LGBTQ+ People, Arkansas’ First Transgender Center Is a Lifeline

08/29/2023

Every news cycle becomes heavier, like a fog of uncertainty that thickens and makes it impossible to see what lies ahead. Since the beginning of this year,…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks

08/29/2023

Canada, citing the risk of potential dangers, is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to check how they might be affected by recently passed…

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Added on: 08/29/2023

California sues school district over its transgender notification policy

08/28/2023

California’s attorney general on Monday sued a local school district in a bid to block a new policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their children…

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Added on: 08/28/2023

Oregon, other states that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

08/27/2023

States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home. Now that bans on such…

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Added on: 08/27/2023

Rulings in Texas, Missouri jumble again where US transgender youth can receive treatment

08/26/2023

A judge on Friday ruled against Texas’ ban on gender-affirming health care for minors while a separate judge in Missouri let a similar ban take effect, jumbling…

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Added on: 08/26/2023

What the March on Washington Can Teach Us About the Fight for Black Queer Freedom

08/25/2023

August 28 will mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. During that march, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared his…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

DON’T SAY GDP | THE FULL COST OF HATE

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Africa The World Population Review provides metrics for tracking laws impacting sexual orientation and gender identity globally. Our World in Data offers data on extreme poverty by…

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Added on: 08/22/2023

B.C. attracting researchers as home to world’s largest transgender archives

08/21/2023

Every year, the University of Victoria’s Transgender Archives attract visitors from all over the world looking to study and learn from its history. The archives are the…

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Added on: 08/22/2023

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

08/21/2023

To the outrage of national Republicans, the California GOP is trying to broaden its appeal by removing language opposing abortion and critical of same-sex marriage from its…

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Added on: 08/21/2023

A Californian was killed after an argument over a Pride flag hanging outside her clothing store, deputies say

08/21/2023

CNN — A Southern California clothing store owner was shot and killed after an argument about a rainbow Pride flag hanging outside her business, police said, as the LGBTQ+ community continues…

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Added on: 08/19/2023

New Brunswick premier’s discriminatory policy gets deserved rebuke

08/18/2023

Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick’s Child and Youth Advocate, has completed his scathing review of Premier Blaine Higgs’ Progressive Conservative government’s changes to Policy 713, which is supposed…

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Added on: 08/19/2023

Eight in 10 LGBTQ+ Americans fear for safety as bigotry sweeps nation, study finds

08/18/2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), an LGBTQ+ nonprofit organisation, revealed in data analysis published on Wednesday (16 August) that almost 80 per cent of LGBTQ+ adults feel…

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Added on: 08/17/2023

Estonian Methodists leave global group after LGBT conflict

08/16/2023

During a church meeting, 97 per cent of the attending representatives indicated their support for leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC). The reason for their leave is…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

Pride event held in Maskwacis shows community support is building, organizers say

08/15/2023

A Pride event held in Maskwacis last month shows support is building across the community, organizers say. Local advocate Chevi Rabbit noted the event was put on…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

States that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

08/15/2023

States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home. Now that bans…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada and Minister Pascal St-Onge announce funding for five Quebec 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

08/13/2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Breaking down barriers, addressing all forms of discrimination, and empowering 2SLGBTQI+ communities help create a stronger, more diverse and inclusive society. Today,…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

The NAACP’s LGBTQ+ acceptance has empowered the Black community

08/13/2023

Over 7,000 people attended the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) 114th National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts from July 26 to August 1. Along…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

Gay couple from Toronto wins lawsuit in Italy after son’s birth photo used in anti-surrogacy campaign

08/13/2023

A same-sex couple from Toronto took on Italy’s ruling right-wing political party and won after a moving image of their first moments with their newborn son was…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

North Star – Creating a Constellation of Services to Support Refugees in Minnesota

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Changing Legal Landscape It has scarcely been eight years since the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, but recent legislation has dramatically changed LGBTQIA+ rights for the worse,…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

Federal judge to make decision about whether or not to issue injunction over transgender law

08/12/2023

A federal court judge is considering issuing an injunction to halt Georgia’s new transgender health law until a trial can determine if it’s constitutional. That law prohibits…

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Added on: 08/12/2023

Transgender troops warned to avoid Florida over discriminatory laws

08/11/2023

When Jodi Jeloudov walked into the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs center for her monthly doctor’s appointment this summer, she felt on edge. For eight years, she…

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Added on: 08/08/2023

FDA policy allowing more gay and bisexual men to donate blood goes into effect

08/07/2023

In a victory for LGBTQ rights, a broad swath of the U.S. population of gay and bisexual men Monday became newly able donate blood, thanks to the…

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Added on: 08/07/2023

Hundreds gather at Brooklyn gas station to remember O’Shae Sibley

08/06/2023

As night fell in southern Brooklyn on Aug. 4, a crowd of people equipped with pictures and Rainbow Flags swarmed the Brooklyn gas station where an out…

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Added on: 08/06/2023

Teen charged with hate crime in death of dancer in New York City

08/05/2023

A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder as a hate crime in the stabbing death in New York City of a man who was dancing at…

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Added on: 08/05/2023

Pediatricians’ group plans evidence review to inform care for transgender youth

08/04/2023

The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed on Thursday its existing policy supporting gender-affirming care for transgender youth, but the group also plans to conduct an additional review…

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Added on: 08/04/2023

Guadalajara says they will host a successful Gay Games despite low registration numbers

08/03/2023

Gay Games organizers in Guadalajara say that the games will go on in the Mexican city this November, regardless of historic-low registration numbers. It is, for the…

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Added on: 08/03/2023

USAID Releases Historic LGBTQ-Inclusive Development Policy

08/02/2023

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced on Wednesday its first-ever LGBTQI+ inclusive development policy, which will guide the agency’s inclusion of LGBTQ+ rights support in…