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Georgia school district cancels Batman researcher's speech for the use of the word ‘gay'
In the past three years, conservatives in the 54,000-student district have tried to tamp down diversity policies and sexually explicit books they view as immoral.
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Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity
The U.S. Census Bureau is asking the Biden administration for permission to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for people age 15 and above on its most comprehensive annual survey of life in the country.
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Lyft's new feature lets women and nonbinary riders request drivers of the same gender
The ride-hailing app’s new feature aims to let women and nonbinary people feel more in control of their experience.
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PROUD Academy delays opening school for LGBTQ+ students due to lack of funding
As students return to classrooms, some LGBTQ+ kids were hoping to start the year at a first-of-its kind school in Connecticut that would cater specifically to their needs. PROUD Academy was set to open its doors Tuesday, but that did not happen because the private school needs more funding. One of those kids is Tarin Degnan. Taking home a win…
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More than 60 people arrested for attending gay wedding in Nigeria: ‘This is not something that will be allowed'
It is one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality, which is outlawed in the country.
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Pride flag killing suspect appears to have a long history of anti-LGBTQ social posts
The 27-year-old man who police say shot and killed a California business owner over a Pride flag draped in her store appears to have had a yearslong history of posting disturbing — and often violent — anti-LGBTQ messages on social media.
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California business owner, mother of 9 killed after confrontation over Pride flag in front of her shop
Authorities say a California store owner has been fatally shot after a dispute over a LGBTQ Pride flag outside her business.
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Jodie Sweetin ‘disappointed' her new movie was sold to former costar Candace Cameron Bure's network
Jodie Sweetin spoke out after her new movie was sold to the Great American Family network, which former costar Candace Cameron Bure previously vowed “will keep traditional marriage at the core.”
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Drag queen Flamy Grant tops Christian music chart
“People want to tell you, ‘You can’t do that,’” Grant says. “‘You can’t do drag in church. You can’t do drag, period.’ But I can.”
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Gay veterans sue Defense Department over military discharges
Without receiving an honorable discharge, veterans cannot access a wide range of benefits, including certain health care and loan programs.
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Pediatricians' group reaffirms support for gender-affirming care amid growing restrictions in GOP states
The American Academy of Pediatrics has reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming medical for children as the treatments face a growing push for bans and restrictions across the U.S.
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LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women's World Cup
There are at least 95 out members of the LGBTQ+ community competing in this year’s tournament, according to a count being kept by Outsports.
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How many transgender and intersex people live in the US? Anti-LGBTQ+ laws will impact millions
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
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3 people say they were tricked into appearing in anti-trans film ‘What Is a Woman?'
Three people who appeared in the viral documentary “What Is a Woman?” told NBC News that the producers misrepresented how it would portray transgender topics.
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NFL coach comes out, a first for males in US pro sports
Kevin Maxen of the Jacksonville Jaguars is believed to be the first male coach in major U.S. men’s pro sports to come out publicly.
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Louisiana bans gender-affirming care for trans minors as Republican-led Legislature overrides governor's veto
Louisiana, where the ban is scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024, will join 20 other states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care.
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Michigan hair salon under investigation after owner refuses to serve transgender clients
A northern Michigan city is investigating after a local hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or a woman is not welcome at her business.
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Transgender woman Rikkie Valerie Kollé is crowned Miss Netherlands, will compete for Miss Universe
Rikkie Valerie Kollé has won the Miss Netherlands crown, and she will become the second openly transgender woman to participate in the Miss Universe pageant.
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CT healthcare systems defend resources for transgender patients
Pride Month is wrapping up, but those in the LGBTQ+ community say the end of June does not end the need for healthcare for transgender people. Some major healthcare systems are defending those medical resources in our state. “I was a transgender child. And things were very difficult for me,” Beau Triba, of East Hartford, said. Triba spent much of…
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A look at gender affirming care options in Connecticut
Pride month is wrapping up, but those in the LGBTQ+ community say the end of June doesn’t end the need for healthcare for transgender people.