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Jun 15 2023
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Johns Hopkins University Pulled ‘Non-Man’ Lesbian Definition, But Website Still Promotes New Transgender Language
Johns Hopkins University pulled its controversial definition of “lesbian” after relentless online mockery, but the school’s website still promotes extremely progressive transgender language. The prestigious Baltimore research university’s LGBTQ glossary defined a lesbian as “a non-man attracted to non-men.” “While past definitions refer to ‘lesbian’ as a woman who is emotionally, romantically
The Daily WireJun 07 2023
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Cresco Scout leader charged with sex abuse
According to court records filed Wednesday, James Edward Hughes used his position of authority to have the Scouts disrobe at his home under the guise of working on personal fitness merit badges or providing physical therapy. The conduct spanned more than a decade, going back to 2008 and involved five youths ages 14 to 16, records state. Other incidents happened in around 2010-2011 and 2016-
Waterloo Cedar Falls CourierJun 07 2023
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More than 100 SC United Methodist churches split with denomination
FLORENCE — After years of battling over finances, human sexuality, property rights and religious discipline, 113 United Methodist Churches formally left the denomination during the annual state conference on June 6. The Florence District, where the meeting was held, had the most churches leave, with 25 choosing to separate. Marion had 23, and Spartanburg and Hartsville also hit double-digits
The Post and CourierJun 07 2023
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Instagram is the hot place for pedophiles--and the company pushes it to you
As I noted earlier today, Instagram doesn’t want you to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign images. Even before the Democratic presidential candidate was able to post a single image the company suspended his account. Apparently opposing President Biden is cause for suspension. Posting Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and selling the images? That is not just OK, but Instagram will facilitate
HotAirMar 16 2023
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Kentucky Bill Allowing Parents To Challenge ‘Obscene’ Classroom Material Heads To Governor’s Desk
The Kentucky House passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow parents to challenge sexually explicit materials in the classroom. In an 80-18 vote, the state house approved Senate Bill 5, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Josh Calloway, which would permit parents to challenge school materials that depict sexual acts “in an obscene manner” or are “patently offensive to prevailing standards” on
The Daily CallerJun 07 2023
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Banning conversion therapy in Michigan would protect LGBTQ children, supporters say
State lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday, June 6, on a pair of bills to ban conversion therapy for minors in Michigan. Supporters of the ban told the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee conversion therapy has negative, long-lasting effects on an LGBTQ person’s life, while others questioned the influence the bills would have over medical professionals when providing care. SB 349 defines
MLive.comMay 24 2023
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New Montana law makes it illegal for people in drag to read to children; first law of its kind in U.S.
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a law that makes Montana the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries. The legislation is part of a host of efforts aimed at the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states, The Associated Press reported. Bills in Florida and Tennessee also appear to try to
Cleveland Plain DealerMay 29 2023
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Texas and Uganda pass new anti-gay laws
Lawmakers in Texas passed a law on Sunday banning "public performance of sexual conduct" which prohibits "prurient" drag and "accessories or prosthetics that enhance the female or male form" in public, or anywhere children might see it. It is "part of a broader effort in Texas and other conservative states to crack down on drag shows and limit LGBTQ rights," according to the Associated Press.
Boing BoingFeb 07 2023
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Memphis officer texted photo of Tyre Nichols after beating, new documents show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As Tyre Nichols sat propped against a police car, bloodied, dazed and handcuffed after being beaten by a group of Memphis police officers, one of those officers took a picture of him and sent it to at least five people, the Memphis Police Department said in documents released by the state Tuesday. The documents painted a picture of repeated misconduct by the officers, starting
The Seattle TimesFeb 17 2023
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Oakland Police Chief Fired For Failing To Discipline Officer After Hit And Run
Oakland’s head of police was fired Wednesday for failing to properly handle an officer’s misconduct. During a press conference, Mayor Sheng Thao announced she was firing Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong after an investigation revealed that the department, at the behest of Chief Armstrong, failed to properly investigate and discipline a sergeant who was involved in a hit-and-run while on duty.
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