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Apr 10 2024
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The U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert’s social media posts.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert’s social media posts. The 20-year-old Albert apologized last month for sharing anti-LGBTQ content on her TikTok account. The Paris Saint-Germain player wrote “liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive
NBC News (Online)Mar 04 2024
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Idaho community leaders rally against anti-LGBTQ+ bills, urge support for young people
Community and non-profit leaders at the Idaho capitol are protesting anti-LGBTQ+ bills being presented in the legislature. People from across the state participated in Monday's rally, which included singing and dancing. Speakers talked to young people and said the state needs to support them. Speakers added they want Idaho's Republican Party to keep their community out of "hateful bills." Some
KBOI 2Mar 04 2024
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Protesters rally on steps of Idaho State Capitol, allege LGBTQ bills 'unfairly target' community
The "March Forth" rally was held at the steps of the state capital. During which there was singing, performances and speeches protesting proposed bills. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video BOISE, Idaho — LQBTQ+ community leaders and local nonprofits gathered Monday on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol Building to protest more than
KGW 8Feb 25 2024
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Oklahoma senator says of LGBTQ kids, ‘We don’t want that filth in our state’
“We don’t want that filth in our state,” an Oklahoma state senator said of LGBTQ students, who are being targeted by at least 50 Republican-supported bills in the legislature with full endorsement from the secretary of education. Sen. Tom Woods, a Republican from far northeastern Oklahoma, made the comments two weeks after a nonbinary student who was being bullied at school died suddenly under
Baptist News GlobalMar 15 2024
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LGBTQ+ suicide hotlines up more than 230% in Oklahoma following teen suicide, advocates calling for change
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – There was a large turnout at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday afternoon. Hundreds were gathered there in memory of Nex Benedict and seeking justice for the LGBTQ+ community. The Oklahoma 16-year-old non-binary teen one day after a fight at school broke out back in February. This week, a summary report from the medical examiner ruled their death a suicide. On
KFOR 4Feb 25 2024
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OK lawmaker calls LGBTQ people ‘filth’ following death of bullied nonbinary teen
An Oklahoma state Senator is facing criticism after he reportedly referred to LGBTQ people “filth” following the unexpected death of a 16-year-old nonbinary student a day after being beaten up at school. “I represent a constituency that doesn’t want that filth in Oklahoma,” Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, can be heard saying during a legislative forum, according to audio recorded by the Tahlequah
New York Post (News)Feb 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
SalonDec 19 2023
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Philadelphia LGBTQ+ activist charged with rape of minors
A prominent LGBTQ+ activist in Philadelphia has been charged with allegedly raping two minors. Kendall Stephens, 37, was arrested Monday and charged with rape, involuntary assault, unlawful contact with minors, and indecent assault against people less than 13 years old, among other offenses, court documents revealed. The exact details of the allegations against Stephens were not immediately
New York Post (News)