News + Politics
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Mississippi Library Bans ‘Heartstopper’ from Young Adult Section
Parents and residents found the 'Heartstopper' book series "objectionable" due to LGBTQ characters and depictions of same-sex kissing.
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When a Library Refused to Carry LGBTQ Books, Willie Carver Started His Own
The 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year who quit his job over discrimination is making sure LGBTQ youth have access to queer titles.
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Pride Flag Shooter Called for Eliminating the LGBTQ Community
Travis Ikeguchi, the suspect in the shooting of a California business owner, posted numerous anti-LGBTQ screeds on social media.
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Four Ugandans Arrested Under Anti-LGBTQ Law
Four LGBTQ Ugandans were arrested by police and will be charged with violating the country's anti-LGBTQ law, which carries severe penalties.
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World Chess Bans Trans Competitors from Women’s Events
The International Chess Federation's new policies strip transgender men of their titles and prohibit trans women from competing as women.
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Queer Woman Sets World’s “Longest Beard” Record
Erin Honeycutt has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as having the “longest beard on a living female.”
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2-in-5 Residents Consider Leaving Florida Over “Don’t Say Gay”
A survey finds 40% of residents have considered leaving Florida due to the "Don't Say Gay" law, a move applauded by state GOP officials.
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Court Allows Alabama’s Trans Health Care Ban to Take Effect
A federal appeals court reversed an injunction blocking Alabama from enforcing its law prohibiting doctors from prescribing gender-affirming treatments to minors suffering from gender dysphoria....
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Judge Blocks Georgia from Enforcing Ban on Hormone Treatments
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Georgia officials from attempting to bar transgender minors from accessing hormone therapies.
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Man Breaks Woman’s Nose While Yelling Anti-Gay Slur
The suspect first groped the victim at a Brooklyn subway station, and when she objected, punched her multiple times in the face and body.
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Man Who Vandalized Bakery for Hosting Drag Show Sentenced to Prison
A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty to breaking an Illinois bakery's windows and spray-painting anti-gay slurs on its exterior.
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California Store Owner Fatally Shot Over Pride Flag Dispute
Laura Anne Carleton, an LGBTQ ally, was fatally shot after an altercation over a Pride flag hanging outside her California store.
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Appeals Court Blocks Idaho Transgender Athlete Ban
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court judge's order blocking Idaho from barring transgender athletes from female sports teams.
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World Aquatics to Debut “Open Category” for Trans Swimmers
World Aquatics, the international governing body for water sports, has announced that the first “open category” races designed to accommodate transgender competitors will take place...
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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.
