News + Politics
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U.S. House Passes LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act
Last Thursday, U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at making governmental data collection efforts more inclusive. The LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act was introduced last...
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Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year Quits, Citing Discrimination
The man named Kentucky’s 2022 Teacher of the Year has quit his teaching position, citing anti-gay discrimination as one of the reasons for his defection....
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D.C. Offering Monkeypox Vaccines to At-Risk Populations
Among those advised to get the vaccine are gay and bi men, trans women, sex workers, and workers at saunas and bathhouses.
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Trans Health Experts Say Gender-Affirming Care Can Begin Earlier
A global transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for starting affirming health care treatments for the purpose of transitioning. The World Professional...
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Long Island Library Backtracks on Removing LGBTQ Books
A library in Long Island has reversed course after removing all LGBTQ displays and books from the children’s section amid an ongoing national backlash against...
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Man Arrested for Vandalizing Gay Pride Display at Target
A Tennessee man has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge for allegedly spray-painting an entire section of LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise at a Target store...
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Hawaii Governor Signs 3 Pro-LGBTQ Bills into Law
Breaking away from the trend of state governments implementing discriminatory legislation aimed at LGBTQ people, on June 16, Hawaii Governor David Ige signed three bills...
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National HIV Testing Day: What You Need To Know
Monday, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day, and here's why experts encourage you to get tested.
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Capital Pride Makes a Phenomenal, Historic Return
Capital Pride roared back to life with record crowds, a high-energy concert and parade, and a surprise appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Carl Nassib Will Match Donations to The Trevor Project
NFL free agent Carl Nassib agrees to match all donations up to $100,000 to support LGBTQ youth suicide prevention efforts.
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Theater Planned to “Fast-Forward” Through Gay Kiss in “Lightyear”
An Oklahoma movie theater has reversed course after posting a sign warning moviegoers of a same-sex kiss in the film "Lightyear."
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LGBTQ Groups Slam Supreme Court for Overturning Roe
Advocates blasted the Supreme Court's decision overturning the right to an abortion, and warned that LGBTQ rights could soon be at risk.
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NYPD Searching for Two Male Assailants in Anti-Gay Attack
New York City police are asking the public’s help in identifying two men involved in an anti-gay assault in the city’s Greenwich Village neighborhood earlier...
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Howard County Executive Proposes LGBTQIA+ Commission
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has proposed forming an LGBTQIA+ commission to ensure protections for, and address issues impacting. the county’s LGBTQIA+ residents. During a...
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1,000+ Groups Call to Renew United Nations’ LGBTQ Rights Advocate
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a joint statement urging the United Nations to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation...
