News + Politics
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High School Tells Staff to Remove Pride and BLM Flags
A Boston-area high school aimed to avoid placing items that can “cause disruption or distraction” in classrooms, the principal said.
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Pride Alliance Compromises With Yeshiva University
The Pride Alliance agreed to delay its recognition after Yeshiva suspended all student activities to avoid recognizing the LGBTQ group.
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California Looks to Expand Assistance to LGBTQ Veterans
On Saturday, September 17, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a state bill into law that will provide assistance to military veterans who were forcibly discharged...
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Christian School May “Discontinue Enrollment” of LGBTQ Students
The Charles Finney School, a private Christian school in Penfield, New York, has come under fire from parents and students after updating its school handbook...
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Cuban Voters Legalize Gay Marriage and Adoption
Two-thirds of Cuban voters have approved a revised family code legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption, as well as other rights.
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Pennsylvania Republicans Pushing for Enhanced “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are proposing a bill to limit school instruction about LGBTQ content that is considered more expansive than a similar bill that passed...
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Kansas Governor’s TV Ad: “Men Should Not Play Girls’ Sports”
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is being criticized for a new television ad that detractors say muddies her position on allowing transgender athletes to compete in...
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Gay Rom-Com “Bros” to Skip Release in Middle Eastern Markets
The Billy Eichner gay-themed romantic comedy Bros will preemptively skip release in Middle Eastern markets to avoid being barred in countries that have cracked down...
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Equality Loudoun to Open LGBTQ Community Center by 2027
Equality Loudoun has launched a five-year efforts aimed at opening a one-stop LGBTQ community center in the county by 2027.
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Center for Black Equity Launches Vaccine Education Campaign
The Center for Black Equity has partnered with Gilead Sciences, Inc. as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing monkeypox virus, or MPV, vaccination...
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Trans Teacher Leaves Orthodox Jewish High School over Harassment
Transphobic discrimination pressured a trans teacher at a New York City Orthodox Jewish high school to leave her job last week. Talia Avrahami, a social...
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D.C. Monkeypox Clinics to Offer Walk-Up Vaccinations
Starting on Friday, Sept. 23, D.C. residents will no longer be required to pre-register for monkeypox vaccination appointments. Going forward, all three of the city’s...
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Mother Files Police Report over “Gay” Book in High School Library
A mother of a high school student in Michigan reportedly filed a police report over the presence of a gay book in her daughter’s school library...
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Pentagon to Pay $1.3 Million to Military Members with HIV
The Department of Defense will pay $1,325,000 to settle claims for attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the Modern Military Association of America and three...
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WATCH: Utah GOP Candidate Releases Anti-Trans Rap
A Republican State Senate candidate in Utah put a creative twist on the campaign announcement — by releasing an anti-trans rap video urging people to...
