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May 1, 2024, 9:53 AM
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United Methodists, at major conference, repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodists, at major conference, repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergyMay 1, 2024, 9:53 AM
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Apr 30, 2024, 2:42 PM
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More Republican states challenge new Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students
Another six Republican states are piling on to challenge the Biden administration’s newly expanded campus sexual assault rules, saying they overstep the president’s authority and undermine the Title IX anti-discrimination lawApr 30, 2024, 2:42 PM
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Apr 29, 2024, 1:47 PM
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Kansas bill to limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors dies after failed veto override
A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Kansas has diedApr 29, 2024, 1:47 PM
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Apr 29, 2024, 1:14 PM
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West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule
Their transgender care coverage policies discriminate, federal judges rule.Apr 29, 2024, 1:14 PM
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Apr 29, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Sophia Bush reflects on coming out as queer, encourages those on their 'journey'
Sophia Bush reflected on her announcement on Instagram quoting poet Maggie Smith.Apr 29, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Apr 28, 2024, 6:43 AM
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Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash
Human rights groups and diplomat have criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender peopleApr 28, 2024, 6:43 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children’s book author Maulik PancholyApr 25, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Apr 25, 2024, 12:06 PM
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Sophia Bush opens up on finding unexpected love with Ashlyn Harris: 'I didn't see it until I saw it'
Sophie Bush is opening up about her new love with former US Women's soccer player Ashlyn Harris.Apr 25, 2024, 12:06 PM
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Apr 24, 2024, 9:07 PM
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Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama
Alabama is on track to further restrict discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools in a new proposal of the so-called "Don't So Gay" law.Apr 24, 2024, 9:07 PM
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Apr 22, 2024, 3:59 PM
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Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says
Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for her husband, an organizer saidApr 22, 2024, 3:59 PM
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Apr 19, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administrationApr 19, 2024, 5:00 AM
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Apr 19, 2024, 6:13 AM
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Trans care restrictions force some families to travel hours, spend hundreds for treatment
Legislation restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in at least 23 states has forced families to drive hours to access medical care.Apr 19, 2024, 6:13 AM
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Apr 15, 2024, 6:38 PM
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed Idaho to proceed with enforcement of a new law aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.Apr 15, 2024, 6:38 PM
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Apr 13, 2024, 6:00 AM
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Kansas governor vetoes gender-affirming trans youth care ban
Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth in Kansas.Apr 13, 2024, 6:00 AM
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Apr 11, 2024, 12:43 PM
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What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean
A new report from the National Health Service England’s Dr. Hilary Cass advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults.Apr 11, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Apr 8, 2024, 11:43 AM
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Report: LGBTQ content drove book banning efforts in 2023
According to the American Library Association, LGBTQ content drove book-banning efforts in 2023. “Gender Queer,” by Maia Kobabe topped the list for the third year.Apr 8, 2024, 11:43 AM
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Apr 5, 2024, 3:41 PM
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In rare appearance, Melania Trump to headline Mar-a-Lago fundraiser for conservative LGBT group
Former first lady Melania Trump will be headlining a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser later this month for Log Cabin Republicans.Apr 5, 2024, 3:41 PM
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Apr 1, 2024, 5:10 PM
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White House bashes 'dishonest' Republican criticism of Biden's transgender proclamation on Easter
The White House is pushing back against top Republicans' misleading criticism of Biden's Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation on the same day as EasterApr 1, 2024, 5:10 PM
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Apr 1, 2024, 1:35 PM
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Two charged in transgender activist Cecilia Gentili's death
Two people have been charged in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.Apr 1, 2024, 1:35 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Lawsuit filed by families against Ohio trans care ban legislation
A lawsuit has been filed against Ohio's House Bill 68, which bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.Mar 26, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Mar 24, 2024, 10:29 PM
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White House looks to repeal funding bill provision that would keep US embassies from flying Pride flags
The White House slammed the GOP for including a provision in the government funding bill that essentially bans LGBTQ+ Pride flags from being flown over U.S. embassies.Mar 24, 2024, 10:29 PM
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Mar 21, 2024, 9:26 PM
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No charges to be filed in school fight involving Nex Benedict: DA
No charges will be filed in connection with a fight that Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict was involved in a day before they died, the Tulsa County district attorney said.Mar 21, 2024, 9:26 PM
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Mar 18, 2024, 3:55 PM
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More than a dozen female athletes sue NCAA over their transgender participation policy
The lawsuit stems from an NCAA policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in the category of their affirmed gender on a sport-by-sport basis.Mar 18, 2024, 3:55 PM
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Mar 16, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Former students, parents speak on anti-LGBTQ bullying at Nex Benedict's school
Nex Benedict's death has been ruled a suicide, shining a renewed spotlight on the intensifying environment in Oklahoma schools and anti-LGBTQ bullying.Mar 16, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Mar 14, 2024, 6:34 PM
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LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict died by suicide, medical examiner says
An autopsy report released by the Oklahoma’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Nex Benedict, a member of the 2SLGBTQ community, died by suicide.Mar 14, 2024, 6:34 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 2:12 PM
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Janelle Monáe, Kylie Minogue to headline Outloud Music Festival
The headliners have been revealed for Outloud Festival, a Pride-themed music event held in West Hollywood.Mar 13, 2024, 2:12 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 12:03 PM
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England's NHS halts puberty blockers for transgender youth amid research efforts
England's National Health Service has banned the use of puberty blockers for the treatment of gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in minors.Mar 13, 2024, 12:03 PM
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Mar 8, 2024, 12:43 PM
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LGBTQ+ voters look a lot like swing voters
An exclusive new poll of LGBTQ+ voters finds wide support for Joe Biden, but more moderate political views.Mar 8, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Mar 5, 2024, 1:11 PM
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Missouri teachers who support a trans minor's social transition could face felony, be put on sex offender list under proposed bill
A new Missouri bill would make it a felony offense for school teachers or counselors to support or contribute to the social transitioning of a transgender minor.Mar 5, 2024, 1:11 PM
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Mar 2, 2024, 1:36 PM
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New York AG sends cease-and-desist over transgender sports ban in Nassau County
The AG's office argues that the order is "in clear violation of New York State anti-discrimination laws and demands that it be immediately rescinded."Mar 2, 2024, 1:36 PM
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Feb 26, 2024, 12:40 PM
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Students walk out over nonbinary student Nex Benedict's death, anti-LGBTQ bullying in Oklahoma
Students walked out at Owasso High School in Oklahoma, where nonbinary student Nex Benedict got in a fight a day before they died, in protest of anti-LGBTQ bullying.Feb 26, 2024, 12:40 PM
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Feb 28, 2024, 6:14 PM
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Oklahoma education superintendent under fire for anti-LGBTQ rhetoric after Nex Benedict's death
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is standing by policies affecting the transgender community in schools following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict.Feb 28, 2024, 6:14 PM
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Feb 24, 2024, 3:59 PM
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Nex Benedict, nonbinary teen who died day after school fight, describes altercation in police footage
Newly released footage shows Nex Benedict, a nonbinary teen who died one day after a physical altercation at their high school, describing what led up to the fight.Feb 24, 2024, 3:59 PM
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Feb 23, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Nex Benedict's death sparks calls against anti-LGBTQ bullying nationwide
Vice President Kamala Harris and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have spoken out regarding the death of Nex Benedict, who died one day after a fight.Feb 23, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Feb 22, 2024, 8:33 PM
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Oklahoma nonbinary student's death after in-school fight 'not a result of trauma,' police say
Investigators in Owasso, Oklahoma, are investigating the death of a nonbinary student one day after a physical altercation with other students.Feb 22, 2024, 8:33 PM
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Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 AM
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National divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms captured in new survey
In a new survey, the Pew Research Center asked public K-12 teachers, teens, and the American public about teaching the topics of race and LGBTQ identities.Feb 22, 2024, 10:00 AM
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Feb 14, 2024, 6:05 PM
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Georgia educators sue school district over race, LGBTQ classroom restrictions
A lawsuit has been filed by the Georgia Association of Educators against Cobb County Schools officials over alleged education "censorship" on racial and LGBTQ topics.Feb 14, 2024, 6:05 PM
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Feb 13, 2024, 3:49 PM
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'Women's Bill of Rights' policies could impact daily lives of transgender community
Legislation dubbed the "Women's Bill of Rights" has now been seen in West Virginia, Iowa, Georgia, and others and has implications for the transgender community.Feb 13, 2024, 3:49 PM
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Feb 9, 2024, 12:18 PM
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Utah official falsely suggests teen student is transgender, now faces calls to resign
Utah State School Board Member Natalie Cline is facing calls to resign after she suggested a girl playing on a high school basketball team was transgender on Facebook.Feb 9, 2024, 12:18 PM
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Feb 9, 2024, 2:01 PM
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Transgender youth care misconceptions lead physicians, researchers to set the record straight
Health care providers who specialize in this field say there is a lot of misinformation about what gender-affirming care for transgender minors means.Feb 9, 2024, 2:01 PM
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