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Jun 16 2022
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Biden seeks to counter ‘legislative attacks’ on LGBTQ rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden issued an executive order Wednesday to stymie what what his administration calls discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states, declaring before a signing ceremony packed with activists, “pride is back at the White House.”
The order seeks to discourage “conversion therapy” — a discredited practice that
NewsNationJun 19 2023
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Well-funded Christian group behind US effort to roll back LGBTQ+ rights
With the US besieged by a rightwing culture war campaign that aims to strip away rights from LGBTQ+ people and others, blame tends to be focused on Republican politicians and conservative media figures.
But lurking behind efforts to roll back abortion rights, to demonize trans people, and to peel back the protections afforded to gay and queer Americans is a shadowy, well-funded
The GuardianApr 06 2024
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1st all minority-owned dispensary set to open in IL
CHICAGO — In the heart of North Side nightlife and culture, there will be a first in the history of Illinois. With bright colors and and an array of lights, “Sway” will be the state’s first all minority, LGBTQ-owned cannabis dispensary when it opens next week. “Sway is a feeling, it’s a vibe,” said Edie Moore, Co-Owner of Sway. “It’s the culmination of Black and Brown communities and LGBTQ
WGNFeb 22 2023
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Accused Colorado LGBTQ club shooter back in court for preliminary hearing
DENVER, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The individual accused of fatally shooting five people inside a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub last year was due in court on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in which a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to try the suspect for murder. Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, has been held without bond at the El Paso County jail since being arrested and has been charged
ReutersJun 07 2022
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Disney Doubles Down On LGBTQ Programming With ‘Lightyear’ And More
Disney is going all-out in joining leftists’ June celebration of Pride Month, making same-sex themes central to a new “Toy Story” feature film spin-off and adding more than 100 hours of LGBTQ titles to family-targeted streamer Disney Plus.
After advance screenings, critics say animated space adventure “Lightyear” — opening in theaters on June 17 — “takes queer representation to
The FederalistApr 27 2023
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Dwyane Wade says he left Florida because of anti-LGBTQ policies
Dwyane Wade, a Utah Jazz part-owner and former Miami Heat star, revealed in a recent interview that he moved his family out of Florida because of that state’s recent litany of anti-LGBTQ legislation. Wade’s 15-year-old daughter, Zaya, came out as transgender in 2020. In an episode of “Headliners” set to air Thursday, Wade was asked by host Rachel Nichols how he feels about Florida politicians
The Salt Lake TribuneJun 16 2023
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Candidate Selection Based on Worries of 'Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws' Reinforces Woke Military Concerns
It's been a banner few weeks for the Biden administration's priorities when it comes to Pride celebrations, and we're only halfway through. Earlier this week, video clips from last week's Pentagon Pride event resurfaced, in which Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt admitted that she is "compelled to consider a different candidate and perhaps less qualified" for squadron command based on the state
TownhallAug 25 2023
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Judge Upholds Mandatory LGBTQ Instruction in Maryland School System, Even for ‘Uniquely Vulnerable’ Neurodivergent Students
National Review (News)Jun 17 2023
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Christian Groups Protest LA Dodgers for Honoring LGBTQ Group That Dresses in Drag as Nuns
Thousands of protesters with religious groups carrying signs saying "God will not be mocked" showed up at Dodgers Stadium hours before the team welcomed the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, members of an LGBRTQ+ group that dresses in drag as nuns. The Los Angeles Dodgers honored the San Francisco-based group with its Community Hero Award during the team's 10th annual Pride Night Friday. Hours
The MessengerApr 27 2023
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Dwyane Wade Left FL Over State’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies: Reports
Florida’s politics are “another reason why I don’t live in that state,” Wade told host Rachel Nichols. “A lot of people don't know that. I have to make decisions for my family, not just personal, individual decisions.” He added, "I mean, obviously, the tax (situation in Florida) is great. Having Wade County is great. But my family would not be accepted or feel comfortable there. And so that's
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