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Jan 23 2024
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Texas Hit With UN Complaint Over LGBTQ Rights
Texas lawmakers were behind 1 in 5 of all anti-LGBTQ plus bills introduced nationwide in 2023. That’s according to the Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ political lobbying group in the U.S. Several of the Texas bills cited by the group became law, including one that blocks trans minors from accessing gender-affirming medical care and another restricting drag performances in the presence
JoeMyGodFeb 02 2024
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LGBTQ+ bars, advocates celebrate suspension of 'lewd conduct enforcement'
The LCB announced it will suspend 'lewd conduct enforcement' and may make permanent changes to policies. SEATTLE — Bar owners and community members celebrated Friday news that the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) would pause "lewd conduct" enforcement and take several other measures following outrage after inspections at several LGBTQ+ venues. According to a news release from LCB,
KING 5 NewsMar 13 2024
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N.H. town meeting results: Pro-LGBTQ+ candidate wins in Littleton, five towns defeat ban on voting machines
The two other seats on the select board were not up for reelection. Roger Emerson’s term as the chairman expires in 2026, while Linda MacNeil’s position will be up for an election in 2025. Gendreau did not seek another term as select person. According to unofficial results, Harrington secured the seat with 752 votes, while Paul Lehmann received 474 votes, and Adolfo Rudy Gelsi secured 96 votes
The Boston GlobeFeb 24 2024
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Oklahoma senator calls LGBTQ+ people "filth" while commenting on death of Nex Benedict
During a legislative forum in Oklahoma on Friday sponsored by the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce, Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, commented on the death of 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict following an attack that took place on February 7 at Owasso High School, saying, "I represent a constituency that doesn't want that filth in Oklahoma," meaning gender fluidity, not apparent murder
SalonMar 12 2024
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US Senate confirms Melissa DuBose as first Black and first openly LGBTQ judge on US District Court in R.I.
Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, hailed the Senate vote, noting that her uncle, the late Alton W. Wiley, became Rhode Island’s first Black state judge in 1980. That’s what advocates said Tuesday after the US Senate voted 51 to 47 to confirm Judge Melissa R. DuBose , making her the first person of color and first openly LGBTQ judge to serve
The Boston GlobeJan 05 2024
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AP Frames LGBTQ School Shooter As A Victim
AP Frames LGBTQ School Shooter As A Victim Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The Associated Press published an article Thursday claiming that the latest school shooter was a victim of bullying. Yes really. The shooting at Perry High School in Iowa claimed the life of a sixth grader and injured several others. It quickly emerged that the now deceased shooter, 17-year-old Dylan Butler
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