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Sep 07 2023
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Miami-Dade County School Board Rejects Proposal to Make October 'LGBTQ History Month'
The Miami-Dade County School Board has rejected a proposal to deem October “LGBTQ History Month.” The board made the 5-3 decision in a late-night session, around 1 a.m. Thursday morning. The proposal said that celebrating “LGBQ History Month” would be a reminder “to all cultures within our wider community of the important roles that LGBTQ people have taken in shaping the social, historical,
The Gateway Pundit
Sep 05 2023
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Iowa Mayor Blocks LGBTQ+ Group From Labor Day Parade, Citing ‘Safety’ Concerns
The mayor of a small Iowa town unilaterally decided to exclude an LGBTQ+ group from participating in the community’s Labor Day parade. A drag performer who anticipated riding in a convertible as part of the group said they received notice of the decision via email. Shenandoah Pride planned to have a small group walking with a banner and a drag performer riding in a convertible, handing out
Advocate
Aug 25 2023
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In settlement with transgender woman, New York jail to implement LGBTQ prison reform
A transgender woman in New York has agreed to a landmark settlement that could lead to widespread change in the treatment of incarcerated LGBTQ people at Broome County correctional facilities.
Makyyla Holland, a 25-year-old transgender woman, accused Broome County Jail correctional officers of abuse and discrimination while she was in their custody for six weeks.
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ABC News (Online)
Sep 03 2023
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Gay doctor flees Louisiana due to anti-LGBTQ+ laws: 'I don't have a choice'
A gay doctor who is one of Louisiana’s only specialist paediatric cardiologists has left the state after the introduction of a Don’t Say Gay copycat bill and a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth. Jake Kleinmahon, who was one of just three doctors specialising in heart transplants for children in Louisiana, chose to leave the state with his family, as they no longer felt safe.
PinkNews
Aug 17 2023
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Woman charged with threatening judge, Democratic congresswoman, LGBTQ people, others
By Eleanor Klibanoff and William Melhado | Several families with transgender children are asking a judge to block a new Texas law that would stop minors from accessing many types of transition-related health care, including puberty blockers and hormone therapies. The families argue the new law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, violates their parental rights by stopping them from providing
Washington Blade
Sep 07 2023
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Miami School Board Rejects 'LGBTQ History Month' Recognition After Hours-Long Debate - TPUSA LIVE
Turning Point USA
Aug 05 2023
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Teen Charged in Murder of LGBTQ Dancer, Celebs Offer Condolences
A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder as a hate crime in the stabbing death of O’Shae Sibley, a 28-year-old professional dancer, in New York City. The incident occurred on July 29 when Sibley was dancing to a Beyonce song at a gas station, and a group confronted him with anti-gay and anti-Black slurs. The murder deeply affected the LGBT community, prompting tributes from Beyonce and
Shore News Network
Aug 21 2023
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Fashion designer and mother of 9 gunned down by man who disparaged her LGBTQ+ flag
A beloved California shopkeeper and clothing designer was shot and killed over the weekend by a man who complained about her business displaying an LGBTQ+ pride flag, authorities say. Laura “Lauri” Ann Carleton, 66, began her career in the fashion industry when she was a teenager, according to the website for Mag.Pi, her store located in the small, unincorporated community of Cedar Glen, near
Law & Crime
Aug 17 2023
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Texas Woman Arrested Over Threats to Kill Judge in Trump Case, LGBTQ+ Community
A Texas woman has been arrested for threatening to kill Tanya S. Chutkan, the Washington, D.C., federal judge entrusted with overseeing the case against former President Donald Trump on allegations that he tried to overturn the 2020 election. The woman also threatened U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas and the LGBTQ+ community. Federal law enforcement officials allege in a criminal
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