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NBJC Honors 7 Black LGBTQ Male Trailblazers
The third annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions on behalf of the Black LGBTQ community.
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North Carolina Republicans Override Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills
North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to override three vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to allow enact a spate of anti-LGBTQ legislation. The North Carolina...
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Orlando Tourism Board Releases Ad Begging LGBTQ People to Visit
Despite a flurry of anti-LGBTQ laws, “Visit Orlando” attempts to coax tourists into visiting Florida with a much-criticized radio ad.
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First Transgender Male Judge in United States Sworn into Office
Seth Marnin has become the first transgender male judge to serve in the Untied States and the first trans judge in New York State history.
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Anti-LGBTQ Group Sues Target Over Pride Displays
Target has been sued on behalf of an investor who claims selling Pride-themed merchandise harmed the company's market value.
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Hospital Investigated for Sharing Trans Medical Records
HHS has begun a civil rights investigation of Tennessee hospital for handing over patients' medical records to the state attorney general.
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9th Circuit Allows Arizona Trans Athletes to Play on Girls’ Teams
Two transgender athletes will be able to continue playing on female-designated sports teams following a federal court’s decision not to overturn a lower court order...
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Skittles Causes a Conservative Conniption
Conservatives lash out at Skittles after the company's annual Pride Month collab goes viral online.
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County Bans Minors from Checking Out LGBTQ Library Books
A Texas county has approved a policy barring minors from checking out LGBTQ-themed books, which are considered "explicit" material.
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Man Who Menaced Gay Bar with Gun Sentenced to 5 Years
Conell Walter Harris, who pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges, also faces state charges related to incident at 19 Bar in Minneapolis.
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Lesbian Officer Wins $2.6 Million in Discrimination Lawsuit
A former Ohio Highway Patrol officer was awarded $2.6 million after a jury found she was discriminated against as a woman and a lesbian.
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‘Teacher of the Year’ Flees Idaho After Being Harassed
A right-wing smear campaign led Idaho's 2023 Teacher of the Year to flee the state after she was attacked for pro-LGBTQ social media posts.
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Catholic School Expels Student Over LGBTQ Book Ban
A Catholic school in Missouri expelled a straight-A student after his mother objected to the school's ban on books with LGBTQ characters.
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Federal Judge Blocks Idaho’s Trans Restroom Ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Idaho law requiring public school students to only use restrooms and locker rooms that match their assigned sex...
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New Hampshire Governor Signs Ban on LGBTQ “Panic” Defense
Last week, New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill into law that prohibits criminal defendants from using a victim’s actual or perceived sexual...
