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Added on: 04/17/2024

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia’s transgender sports ban

04/16/2024

A federal appeals court struck down a West Virginia law that barred transgender athletes from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams in public schools and colleges….

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Added on: 04/16/2024

US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors

04/15/2024

The conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes gender-affirming care for transgender minors broadly take effect after a federal judge…

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Added on: 04/15/2024

Experience the colorful celebration of diversity at the Texas Gay Rodeo

04/14/2024

Over the weekend in Denton, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted a groundbreaking event—a gay rodeo show that drew crowds from all over the state. The Texas Gay…

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Added on: 04/13/2024

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Vetoes Bill That Would Strip Away Access to Essential Health Care for Transgender Youth

04/12/2024

Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed SB 233, which, if enacted, would ban crucial, medically necessary health care for transgender youth. This is the latest anti-LGBTQ bill…

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Added on: 04/10/2024

Everywhere Is Queer app launches to help LGBTQ+ users support their local community

04/09/2024

Everywhere is Queer, founded by Charlie Sprinkman, is linking people to LGBTQ+ owned businesses with a new mobile app, making finding local community more accessible. There are…

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Added on: 04/09/2024

Behind the movement that brought homosexuality — and psychiatry’s power — to a vote 50 years ago

04/08/2024

Fifty years ago, the nation’s psychiatrists effectively put gay people’s mental health — and their very place in society — to a vote. Five months prior, on…

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Added on: 04/08/2024

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement

04/07/2024

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached…

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Added on: 04/07/2024

U.S. Supreme Court laid foundation for Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ ruling

04/06/2024

The Ugandan court that endorsed the nation’s 2023 “Kill the Gays” law drew inspiration from the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning its previous Roe v. Wade…

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Added on: 04/07/2024

In rare appearance, Melania Trump to headline Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for conservative LGBT group

04/06/2024

Former first lady Melania Trump will be headlining a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser later this month for Log Cabin Republicans, the largest organization representing LGBT conservatives in the United…

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Added on: 04/06/2024

Melania Trump Makes Unexpected Move With LGBT Group

04/05/2024

Former First Lady Melania Trump is set to make a rare campaign appearance during a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans, according to Politico. Log Cabin Republicans…

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Added on: 04/06/2024

Uganda cited Dobbs to back an anti-LGBTQ crackdown. Americans should be worried too.

04/05/2024

The ripple effects of Dobbs continue to emerge in unexpected places — and to threaten other civil liberties. Yesterday, Uganda’s constitutional court, the country’s second-highest judicial body,…

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Added on: 04/03/2024

Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender athlete ban

04/02/2024

Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers rejected a proposal Tuesday to ban transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity, calling the Republican-led legislation…

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Added on: 04/02/2024

Posts misrepresent White House Easter egg contest, Day of Transgender Visibility proclamation

04/01/2024

As millions celebrated Easter this weekend, the Biden administration was criticized by many on social media, including several Republican politicians, for supposedly disrespecting the Christian holiday. The…

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Added on: 04/01/2024

As Biden supports ‘Trans Day of Visibility,’ Iran cracks down on the LGBT community

03/31/2024

The capital city of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, announced in early March that transgender people should not appear in popular sections of the metropolis. The Tehran…

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Added on: 04/01/2024

Trump and Republicans unite in fury at Biden after Trans Visibility Day falls on Easter Sunday by chance

03/31/2024

Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are sounding off on Joe Biden after he issued a statement recognising Trans Visibility Day becasue it happened to coincide with Easter Sunday this…

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Added on: 03/31/2024

Joe Biden issues powerful trans rights proclamation: ‘these attacks are un-American and must end’

03/30/2024

President Joe Biden has officially proclaimed March 31 – which, this year, is also Easter Sunday – as Transgender Day of Visibility. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment…

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Added on: 03/30/2024

Sacramento becomes sanctuary city for transgender people

03/29/2024

Sacramento is a sanctuary city for transgender people following the City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday night. While California was already a sanctuary state, the city’s resolution, which…

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Added on: 03/28/2024

National Security Council meets with Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist

03/27/2024

WASHINGTON | The U.S. National Security Council met with Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist Frank Mugisha on Monday, according to a spokesperson who reaffirmed America’s opposition to civil…

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Added on: 03/27/2024

The horrific reality of transgender individuals in Texas prisons

03/26/2024

Even as people fight for justice, some cries remain unheard and voices unanswered. In American society, many of these lost voices belong to the incarcerated, who are…

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Added on: 03/26/2024

Amid book bans, DEI cuts and ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula

03/25/2024

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, signed a law last week that includes a mandate for the state’s public schools to teach LGBTQ history, as red and…

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Added on: 03/25/2024

Don’t Say Gay’ settlement allows discussion of sexual orientation, gender in classrooms

03/24/2024

A settlement has been reached in court between the State of Florida and parents, teachers, students and advocacy groups that challenged what has been called by opponents…

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Added on: 03/25/2024

STRENGTH, SWAY & STEWARDSHIP: YOUNG LGBTIQ VOTERS

Alturi Project Strategist

STRENGTH In 2023, Pew Research reported on voter participation, or lack thereof, in the 2018, 2020, and 2022 United States elections. What stands out is that people…

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Added on: 03/24/2024

Nex Benedict: outrage as no criminal charges filed over school bathroom fight

03/23/2024

Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights expressed outrage following an announcement that no criminal charges will be filed against the Oklahoma teens involved in a high school bathroom fight…

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Added on: 03/23/2024

Senate approves bill establishing a right to foster, adopt by anti-LGBTQ parents in Tennessee

03/22/2024

A bill that could lead to LGBTQ youth being placed in families with moral or religious objections to their sexual orientation or gender identity was approved by…

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Added on: 03/22/2024

Lawmakers fume over ban on pride flags included in spending bill to avert shutdown

03/21/2024

A niche policy rider that House Republicans tucked into text for the final appropriations legislation has fanned culture war flames heading into a critical vote on Friday. Among the provisions included…

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Added on: 03/21/2024

Republicans’ anti-LGBTQ vitriol is working – don’t take our rights for granted

03/20/2024

There’s a reason the American Right pursues a politics of moral panic. While the irrational and conspiratorial beliefs that accompany this fear-mongering are false, that’s a feature rather…

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Added on: 03/21/2024

“I’ve gotten used to being hated,” says defender of LGBT Catholics James Martin

03/20/2024

Inside one of the many skyscrapers in the center of Manhattan, James Martin heads to his office at America, the Jesuit magazine where he is an editor. Martin’s…

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Added on: 03/20/2024

Pastor says Pasadena seminary fired her in dispute over gay marriage, LGBTQ+ issues

03/19/2024

Ruth Schmidt said it’s been a couple of months since she was fired from her position as a senior director at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. The…

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Added on: 03/18/2024

Award-winning transgender health care trailblazer shares journey

03/17/2024

MADISON, Wis. — During Women’s History Month, Violet LaClair, a nursing assistant at UW Health, reflected on her journey towards acceptance and fulfillment in her career. LaClair’s role…

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Added on: 03/17/2024

The Supreme Court’s puzzling decision to allow the government to ban drag shows, explained

03/16/2024

The Supreme Court will allow a public Texas university’s unconstitutional ban on drag shows to remain in effect, in a decision announced Friday. The Court’s decision in…