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Mar 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 25 2024
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Texas May Violate Human Rights Treaties
A January 22 letter sent from Equality Texas, ACLU of Texas, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign to over a dozen independent experts, working groups, and special rapporteurs at the U.N. asks the international body to intercede in what the nonprofits called a “human rights crisis” in our state. The letter specifically highlights seven laws passed during the last legislative session which infringe
The Texas ObserverMay 13 2024
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GOP Candidates In 1 State Have Reached An All-Time Low
As governor, Justice made West Virginia an early mover on anti-trans legislation, and in 2021 he signed laws restricting gender-affirming care for minors and barring transgender children from participating in school sports. The momentum has since started to stall, and anti-LGBTQ bills in the state have largely failed this year. The West Virginia Legislature failed to pass all but one anti-
HuffPostJan 22 2024
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LGBTQ+ supporters rally at Enfield Town Hall over flag policy
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) – A rally was held on Monday at Enfield Town Hall by LGBTQ+ supporters after the council voted to ban all non-governmental flags from flying on town properties. The LGBTQ+ supporters rallied inside and outside the Enfield Town Hall saying the ban on all non-governmental flags including the pride flag felt like an attack. “If it’s about being all-inclusive, then what about
WTNHNov 29 2023
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Iowa families sue over LGBTQ+ law
Several families are suing to stop Iowa's new law that bans books from school libraries, forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues and forces educators in some cases to out the gender identity of students to their parents. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and Lambda announced the federal lawsuit Tuesday, saying the law passed earlier this year by the Republican-led Legislature and
Northwest Arkansas Democrat GazetteDec 19 2023
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Prominent LGBTQ+ activist in Philadelphia arrested on rape charges
PHILADELPHIA -- A prominent LGBTQ+ activist in Philadelphia was arrested on Monday after authorities allege she raped two young boys. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General filed the charges against 37-year-old Kendall Stephens. Sources tell WPVI Stephens raped two boys under the age of 13. Further details on the investigation have not been released. Some of the charges include indecent
ABC 7 ChicagoJan 19 2024
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Wyoming middle school cancels anti-bullying play with LGBTQ themes
WHEATLAND, Wyo. — Oliver Baez spent two months rehearsing a scene for a school play in which his character confronts another student about bullying a gay student who takes his own life. After much preparation, the 12-year-old’s small scene turned into a big problem among school officials in Wheatland, Wyoming. At the last minute they canceled the anti-bullying play, saying it did not conform
NBC News (Online)Jan 30 2024
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Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses in latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights
Florida officials last week told driver’s license offices to stop allowing residents to change their gender designation on state IDs. A letter sent out by the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, part of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration, said it was rescinding a rule allowing individuals to alter their driver’s licenses when they transition. “The term ‘gender’… does not refer to
AdvocateFeb 07 2024
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Oklahoma Representative's bill to ban state promotion of LGBTQ+ pride events stirs debate
FOX 25 KOKHMay 13 2024
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Here’s a look at the history of the Long Beach Pride Parade, celebration
Long Beach’s annual LGBTQ celebration is nearly here. Thousands of people are expected to descend on Long Beach’s waterfront this weekend for the city’s iconic Pride Parade, as well as the accompanying — though this year, separately organized — festival. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, while the parade will take place on Sunday morning. This will be the 41st
Long Beach Press-Telegram