News + Politics
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Judge Blocks Texas County Ban on Library Books
A federal judge has ordered a Texas County that banned 12 books dealing with race and LGBTQ issues to return those books to library shelves.
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Tennessee Anti-Drag Law Blocked by Judge
A federal judge has blocked Tennessee from enforcing its recently passed anti-drag law, finding it may violate the First Amendment.
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Ohio Man Arrested for Firebombing A Church That Was Hosting Drag Shows
The 20-year-old Ohio resident allegedly told FBI agents that he attacked the church in an attempt to "protect" children from drag queens.
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Rep. Robert Garcia Wants the U.S. to Defend LGBTQI Rights Worldwide
A bill in Congress would require the United States to promote LGBTQI rights and speak out against human rights abuses abroad.
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GLAAD Media Awards 2023: Night 1 Winners
The GLAAD Media Awards kicked off its 2023 season on Thursday, March 30, with a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Capitol Hill Politicians Push Dueling Bills on Trans Military Service
Republicans and Democrats are pushing opposing bills dealing with transgender military service, signaling that, for some, anti-LGBTQ animus remains a winning issue on Capitol Hill. ...
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“Trans Day of Vengeance” Rally Canceled Over “Credible Threat”
Organizers of a "Trans Day of Vengeance" protest have canceled it after right-wingers linked it with a recent mass shooting in Tennessee.
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Alabama District Settles with Family of Bullied Gay Student Who Killed Himself
An Alabama school district has reached a settlement with the family of a Black, openly gay teenager who died by suicide after experiencing unchecked anti-gay...
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Judge Rules Insurers Don’t Have to Cover PrEP, STD Screenings
A federal judge in Texas has blocked part of the Affordable Care Act requiring health insurance plans to cover a host preventive care measures, including...
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Kentucky Republicans Override Veto of Sweeping Anti-Transgender Bill
Kentucky Republicans have voted to override a veto of a sweeping bill that imposes all sorts of restrictions on transgender and LGBTQ youth.
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Transgender Athletes Banned from Women’s Track and Field
The World Athletics Council, the governing body of track and field, will ban transgender athletes from women's events starting March 31.
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The Right Blames Nashville Shooting on Transgender Community
Post-shooting, the Right aggressively links transgender identity with mental illness and violence against Christians.
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University President Cancels Drag Event, Compares Drag to “Blackface”
Students at West Texas A&M University who planned to host a drag fundraiser are suing the school and its president for canceling the show.
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School District Bans “Rainbowland” by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus
A school district banned first graders from singing "Rainbowland" due to the rainbow's association with the LGBTQ community.
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Gang Members Indicted for the Drugging Deaths of Gay Men
Three gang members were charged with first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of John Umberger and Julio Ramirez.
