News + Politics
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1 in 4 High School Students Identify as LGBTQ
The increase in LGBTQ identity appears to be due increased societal acceptance, especially among younger generations.
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Kansas Republicans Override Veto of Transgender Bathroom Ban
Kansas lawmakers overrode a veto of a bill that bans transgender people from using facilities that don't match their assigned sex at birth.
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Justice Dept. Sues Tennessee Over Transgender Treatment Ban
Complaint intervening in lawsuit brought by families of trans youth argues that the law is both discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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Alabama Governor Fires Education Official Over “Woke” Teacher Manual
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently fired a top education official over a manual that she claims encouraged teachers to embrace "woke" ideology.
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Man Gets 12 Years for Shooting Trans Woman in Face
Christian Lucas pleaded guilty to reduced charges for shooting a transgender woman in the face in a Houston hotel room.
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San Francisco Repeals Boycott of Anti-Gay States
Report finds city's travel and contracting ban is ineffective at stopping Republican states from passing anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Debbie Gibson, Shanice to Perform at Capital Pride Concert
The Capital Pride Alliance has announced two musical performers for the annual Capital Pride Concert, presented by HOT 99.5 FM/PRIDE Radio and DARCARS. Performing at...
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Transphobic, Anti-Semitic Flyers Circulated in Atlanta
Several Atlanta-area communities have been blanketed with transphobic flyers blaming Jews for the rise in transgender visibility.
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D.C. Gives $20,000 to Self-Defense Program for Trans, Nonbinary Folks
The D.C. Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs has awarded $20,000 to an organization aiming to teach transgender and nonbinary residents skills how to protect themselves...
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Disney Sues Ron DeSantis Over “Targeted Retaliation” Campaign
Lawsuit claims Florida officials have targeted the company as punishment for speaking out against the "Don't Say Gay" law.
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Montana Republicans Ban Zooey Zephyr from House Chamber
The transgender lawmaker was punished by House Republicans for an impassioned speech condemning a ban on gender-affirming care.
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Joe Biden Announces Re-Election Bid, With Nod to LGBTQ Rights
President Joe Biden released a re-election ad, alluding to attacks on the LGBTQ community as part of a larger fight for individual freedoms.
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Pride Parade Canceled Over Fear of Florida Anti-Drag Law
A Florida city canceled its Pride parade and imposed higher age restrictions for attendees to comply with a law banning drag performances.
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One Million Moms Goes Berserk Over Gay Men’s Wearhouse Ad
The conservative organization is venting its outrage at Men's Wearhouse for a wedding ad featuring -- gasp! -- a gay couple.
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Anti-Trans Dress Code Imposed by Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Agriculture Commissioner dictates employees must dress "in a manner consistent with their biological gender" under new rigid policy.
