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Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Same-sex couples can get married for free in Austin this month - Austin Monitor

Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT.Suzanne Bryant and Sarah Goodfriend speak to the press after becoming the first gay couple legally married in Texas on Feb. 20, 2015.Friday, June 16, 2023 by Haya Panjwani, KUT
To celebrate the eighth anniversary of becoming the first Texas county to issue a same-sex marriage license, Travis County is offering free wedding ceremonies for LGBTQ couples all day June 26.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

SNP leadership: Decisions need to be made by 'big team', says Forbes

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said decisions within the party need to be taken by "a big team" rather than a few people.She told Laura Kuenssberg that SNP members want to know that the institution is democratic.Her comments follow the resignation of SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan has said she is committed to staying in the party even if her bid fails.Ms Regan, who officially launched her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon on Friday, has been an outspoken critic of the party's policy and hierarchy in recent months.
Austin Monitor
1 year ago
Austin

Same-sex couples can get married for free in Austin this month - Austin Monitor

Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT.Suzanne Bryant and Sarah Goodfriend speak to the press after becoming the first gay couple legally married in Texas on Feb. 20, 2015.Friday, June 16, 2023 by Haya Panjwani, KUT
To celebrate the eighth anniversary of becoming the first Texas county to issue a same-sex marriage license, Travis County is offering free wedding ceremonies for LGBTQ couples all day June 26.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

SNP leadership: Decisions need to be made by 'big team', says Forbes

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said decisions within the party need to be taken by "a big team" rather than a few people.She told Laura Kuenssberg that SNP members want to know that the institution is democratic.Her comments follow the resignation of SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan has said she is committed to staying in the party even if her bid fails.Ms Regan, who officially launched her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon on Friday, has been an outspoken critic of the party's policy and hierarchy in recent months.
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Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Area churches join thousands nationwide in splitting from United Methodist Church.

More than three years after The United Methodist Church announced it would split over long-standing disagreements regarding LGBTQ inclusion, three Chicago-area churches are preparing to finalize their disaffiliation by the end of this month.Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church in Elmhurst, First United Methodist Church Plano and La Luz de Cristo United Methodist Church in Elgin will join thousands of congregations nationwide splitting from the denomination following decades of rising tensions between progressive congregations that flouted church bylaws banning same-sex marriage and clergy and their traditionalist counterparts.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Books

'All the Sinners Bleed' elegantly walks a fine line between horror and crime fiction

1. S.A. Cosby's novel All the Sinners Bleed is an engaging and gritty story that explores the complexities of small-town life in rural Virginia.
2. Cosby's character-driven narrative is filled with powerful descriptions of the struggles and prejudices faced by African Americans in the South.
3. All the Sinners Bleed is a captivating read that highlights the importance of understanding the history of race and class in the US today. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Readers in Asia: What Does L.G.B.T.Q. Life Look Like Where You Live?

Many countries celebrate Pride in June, recognizing L.B.G.T.Q.people and their struggles for equality around the world.But that fight, and that celebration, look different in different places.In Asia and the Pacific, same-sex marriage is legal only in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Tenn. Lt. Gov. McNally apologizes after repeatedly commenting on racy Instagram posts

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally speak ahead of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address.Monday, Feb. 06, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.Blaise Gainey/WPLN NASHVILLE, Tenn.Republican Lt. Gov. Randy McNally has confirmed that for "a little while" he has been liking and leaving comments on social media photos of an openly gay Tennessee man who often poses nearly naked.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

SNP record trashed by Kate Forbes, says Tory leader

Scotland's finance secretary has "trashed" the SNP's record during the party leadership contest, the Scottish Conservative leader has said.Douglas Ross said Kate Forbes had admitted that trains do not run on time, the police are at breaking point and the NHS has record waiting times.Mr Ross went on to tell Holyrood that a "divided and distracted" SNP was now in a state of civil war.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said he profoundly disagrees with the religious stance taken by SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes, despite being a man of deep Christian faith.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Area churches join thousands nationwide in splitting from United Methodist Church.

More than three years after The United Methodist Church announced it would split over long-standing disagreements regarding LGBTQ inclusion, three Chicago-area churches are preparing to finalize their disaffiliation by the end of this month.Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church in Elmhurst, First United Methodist Church Plano and La Luz de Cristo United Methodist Church in Elgin will join thousands of congregations nationwide splitting from the denomination following decades of rising tensions between progressive congregations that flouted church bylaws banning same-sex marriage and clergy and their traditionalist counterparts.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Books

'All the Sinners Bleed' elegantly walks a fine line between horror and crime fiction

1. S.A. Cosby's novel All the Sinners Bleed is an engaging and gritty story that explores the complexities of small-town life in rural Virginia.
2. Cosby's character-driven narrative is filled with powerful descriptions of the struggles and prejudices faced by African Americans in the South.
3. All the Sinners Bleed is a captivating read that highlights the importance of understanding the history of race and class in the US today. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

Readers in Asia: What Does L.G.B.T.Q. Life Look Like Where You Live?

Many countries celebrate Pride in June, recognizing L.B.G.T.Q.people and their struggles for equality around the world.But that fight, and that celebration, look different in different places.In Asia and the Pacific, same-sex marriage is legal only in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Tenn. Lt. Gov. McNally apologizes after repeatedly commenting on racy Instagram posts

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally speak ahead of Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State Address.Monday, Feb. 06, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.Blaise Gainey/WPLN NASHVILLE, Tenn.Republican Lt. Gov. Randy McNally has confirmed that for "a little while" he has been liking and leaving comments on social media photos of an openly gay Tennessee man who often poses nearly naked.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

SNP record trashed by Kate Forbes, says Tory leader

Scotland's finance secretary has "trashed" the SNP's record during the party leadership contest, the Scottish Conservative leader has said.Douglas Ross said Kate Forbes had admitted that trains do not run on time, the police are at breaking point and the NHS has record waiting times.Mr Ross went on to tell Holyrood that a "divided and distracted" SNP was now in a state of civil war.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Scotland's Deputy First Minister has said he profoundly disagrees with the religious stance taken by SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes, despite being a man of deep Christian faith.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teenager planned far-right terror attack to accelerate race war' in Britain

A teenager who wanted to accelerate a race war in Britain has been convicted of planning a far-right terror attack targeting police stations in Newcastle.Luke Skelton, now 19, carried out hostile reconnaissance and wrote a manifesto and final note to spread his message after the attack.He denied preparing acts of terrorism in the year leading up to his arrest in October 2021, but was convicted by a jury at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

Three candidates will take part in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister.MSPs Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf had all met the threshold for nominations by the noon deadline.The ballot of SNP members, which will use a single transferrable vote system, opens on 13 March and the winner will be announced on 27 March.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP lead candidate Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland at the time it was made legal almost a decade ago.The finance secretary, one of the two frontrunners to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland, said in an interview that she would not have backed the legislation, but would have respected and defended the democratic choice that was made.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say February 21

The papers are led by the official confirmation of Nicola Bulley's death.The Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and Daily Express all lead with comments from Ms Bulley's family after police confirmed the mother-of-two's body was pulled from a river on Sunday morning.Elsewhere, the i reports on SNP lead candidate Kate Forbes saying she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland at the time it was made legal almost a decade ago.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Kate Forbes' church jumps to her defence and accuses critics of bigotry'

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes's church has jumped to her defence after she came under fire for her religious beliefs.The Scottish finance secretary, who is one of three candidates standing to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, has lost some of her high profile supporters after revealing she would not have voted for gay marriage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The SNP's deputy Westminster leader has endorsed Humza Yousaf in the race to be Scotland's next First Minister.Mhairi Black said Humza Yousaf was the only candidate that would take the fight directly to Westminster over its decision to veto controversial gender recognition reforms passed by Holyrood.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Teenager planned far-right terror attack to accelerate race war' in Britain

A teenager who wanted to accelerate a race war in Britain has been convicted of planning a far-right terror attack targeting police stations in Newcastle.Luke Skelton, now 19, carried out hostile reconnaissance and wrote a manifesto and final note to spread his message after the attack.He denied preparing acts of terrorism in the year leading up to his arrest in October 2021, but was convicted by a jury at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf will fight SNP leadership contest

Three candidates will take part in the contest to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister.MSPs Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf had all met the threshold for nominations by the noon deadline.The ballot of SNP members, which will use a single transferrable vote system, opens on 13 March and the winner will be announced on 27 March.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SNP lead candidate Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland at the time it was made legal almost a decade ago.The finance secretary, one of the two frontrunners to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland, said in an interview that she would not have backed the legislation, but would have respected and defended the democratic choice that was made.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

What the papers say February 21

The papers are led by the official confirmation of Nicola Bulley's death.The Daily Mail, Daily Mirror and Daily Express all lead with comments from Ms Bulley's family after police confirmed the mother-of-two's body was pulled from a river on Sunday morning.Elsewhere, the i reports on SNP lead candidate Kate Forbes saying she would have voted against gay marriage in Scotland at the time it was made legal almost a decade ago.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Kate Forbes' church jumps to her defence and accuses critics of bigotry'

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email The SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes's church has jumped to her defence after she came under fire for her religious beliefs.The Scottish finance secretary, who is one of three candidates standing to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, has lost some of her high profile supporters after revealing she would not have voted for gay marriage.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The SNP's deputy Westminster leader has endorsed Humza Yousaf in the race to be Scotland's next First Minister.Mhairi Black said Humza Yousaf was the only candidate that would take the fight directly to Westminster over its decision to veto controversial gender recognition reforms passed by Holyrood.
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Towleroad Gay News
1 year ago
LGBT

White House Says Attacks On LGBTQ Rights Are 'dangerous' - Towleroad Gay News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday condemned what it described as "hateful and dangerous" attacks on LGBTQ people, as Republicans in various U.S. states pursue laws targeting the community's rights.Speaking to reporters, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre pointed to Republican calls to ban gay marriage through legislation in Iowa and Tennessee, as well as moves to limit protections for same-sex couples in Florida.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

All we know about Kate Forbes' Free Church of Scotland and its beliefs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Scottish National Party (SNP) MSP Kate Forbes has been engulfed in controversy after saying she would have voted against gay marriage.The Scottish finance secretary was among the favourites to replace Nicola Sturgeon as party leader after she announced she would be stepping down last week.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Scranton Joe Is Ready to Go

WASHINGTON Everyone is frantically hunting for clues about whether Joe Biden will run again.His State of the Union speech was dissected for intimations.When he kept using the phrase finish the job, was that a hint?Where is Daniel Craig's Knives Out detective when we need him?Asked about his decision in a Telemundo interview on Thursday, the 80-year-old president replied, I'm just not ready to make it.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Books

Kirk Cameron whines that libraries refuse his "Biblical" book events while allowing LGBTQ programs

Former teen actor and Christian conservative activist Kirk Cameron has a new children's book out, but public libraries passed on his offer to host story-time events reading his children's book As You Grow, which he described as "a book that teaches biblical wisdom."The Growing Pains star and brother of Candace Cameron Bure says that more than 50 public libraries across the U.S. have told his publisher, Brave Books, that they're not interested in hosting his events.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
Women

Ramirez: Men need to talk about abortion - San Jose Spotlight

Men, let's talk about abortion.For some of us, this may be a difficult and uncomfortable subject, but we do not have the luxury to remain silent.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
US politics

House passes same-sex and interracial marriage bill in retort to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans.
Towleroad Gay News
1 year ago
LGBT

White House Says Attacks On LGBTQ Rights Are 'dangerous' - Towleroad Gay News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday condemned what it described as "hateful and dangerous" attacks on LGBTQ people, as Republicans in various U.S. states pursue laws targeting the community's rights.Speaking to reporters, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre pointed to Republican calls to ban gay marriage through legislation in Iowa and Tennessee, as well as moves to limit protections for same-sex couples in Florida.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

All we know about Kate Forbes' Free Church of Scotland and its beliefs

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Scottish National Party (SNP) MSP Kate Forbes has been engulfed in controversy after saying she would have voted against gay marriage.The Scottish finance secretary was among the favourites to replace Nicola Sturgeon as party leader after she announced she would be stepping down last week.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Opinion | Scranton Joe Is Ready to Go

WASHINGTON Everyone is frantically hunting for clues about whether Joe Biden will run again.His State of the Union speech was dissected for intimations.When he kept using the phrase finish the job, was that a hint?Where is Daniel Craig's Knives Out detective when we need him?Asked about his decision in a Telemundo interview on Thursday, the 80-year-old president replied, I'm just not ready to make it.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
Books

Kirk Cameron whines that libraries refuse his "Biblical" book events while allowing LGBTQ programs

Former teen actor and Christian conservative activist Kirk Cameron has a new children's book out, but public libraries passed on his offer to host story-time events reading his children's book As You Grow, which he described as "a book that teaches biblical wisdom."The Growing Pains star and brother of Candace Cameron Bure says that more than 50 public libraries across the U.S. have told his publisher, Brave Books, that they're not interested in hosting his events.
San Jose Spotlight
1 year ago
Women

Ramirez: Men need to talk about abortion - San Jose Spotlight

Men, let's talk about abortion.For some of us, this may be a difficult and uncomfortable subject, but we do not have the luxury to remain silent.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
US politics

House passes same-sex and interracial marriage bill in retort to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to protect same-sex and interracial marriages amid concerns that the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access could jeopardize other rights criticized by many conservative Americans.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Protesters have called on the Church of England to stop discriminating against gay people, calling the offer of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples an insult and not sufficient.
#conversation
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Church of England's general synod has voted in favour of offering blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.A marathon near-eight hour debate across two days ended in a vote for the proposals on Thursday at a meeting of what is known as the church's parliament.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Same-sex blessings a moment of hope' for Church but divisions still run deep'

Blessings for same-sex couples in the Church of England have been welcomed as a moment of hope but with a recognition that divisions run deep on the issue.It is expected that by summer people in same-sex civil partnerships or marriages will be able to go to Anglican churches and receive a blessing to celebrate that relationship.
Slate Magazine
1 year ago
Education

An Out Teen in the "Don't Say Gay" State

Will Larkins, a high school senior, had a life-saving conversation with a queer teacher last year.Would it have been possible under Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act?
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Church of England's general synod has voted in favour of offering blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.A marathon near-eight hour debate across two days ended in a vote for the proposals on Thursday at a meeting of what is known as the church's parliament.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Same-sex blessings a moment of hope' for Church but divisions still run deep'

Blessings for same-sex couples in the Church of England have been welcomed as a moment of hope but with a recognition that divisions run deep on the issue.It is expected that by summer people in same-sex civil partnerships or marriages will be able to go to Anglican churches and receive a blessing to celebrate that relationship.
Slate Magazine
1 year ago
Education

An Out Teen in the "Don't Say Gay" State

Will Larkins, a high school senior, had a life-saving conversation with a queer teacher last year.Would it have been possible under Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act?
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www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Wes Streeting challenges SNP leadership favourite for missing key gay marriage vote

A senior Labour MP launched an astonishing attack on SNP leadership favourite Hamsa Yousaf over claims that he skipped a crucial vote on gay marriage a decade ago.Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who is openly gay, challenged Scotland's Health Minister's claim that he had been unable to attend the vote in 2014.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Church of England formally apologises for shameful' treatment of LGBTQI+ people

A formal apology has been issued by the Church of England for the shameful times LGBTQI+ people have been rejected or excluded.The Bishops of the Church of England have penned a letter admitting LGBTQI+ people have been failed at times but they should be and are welcome and valued.It comes after the church this week said it will bless same-sex civil marriages for the first time though its position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry at church.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe politics

Italy's Giorgia Meloni: an ambiguous figure with a tough job ahead

From humble beginnings in Rome, Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first female prime minister, has spent three decades forging her path to the pinnacle of government, with a steely determination that has stirred admiration even in some of her detractors.
San Francisco Bay Times
1 year ago
SF LGBT

Lit Snax: 10.20.22 - San Francisco Bay Times

From Malinda Lo, author of the fantastic Last Night at the Telegraph Club, comes another coming-of-age novel in the same universe.
#republicans
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

GOP candidate who opposed trans rights in primary says he's against marriage equality

A GOP candidate in Michigan whose campaign ran a series of unhinged ads about transgender youth in the primary is stressing that he does not support marriage equality.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: After Dobbs, same-sex marriage could be threatened. Congress is right to codify it.

With the upheaval caused by the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade came aftershocks of worry about what could come next.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

House Passes Bill to Protect Same Sex Marriage With Only 47 GOP "Yes" Votes

On Tuesday, the House passed a bill aimed at enshrining the right to same sex marriage into federal law, preempting a possible ruling from the far right Supreme Court repealing marriage equality protections.
LGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

GOP candidate who opposed trans rights in primary says he's against marriage equality

A GOP candidate in Michigan whose campaign ran a series of unhinged ads about transgender youth in the primary is stressing that he does not support marriage equality.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: After Dobbs, same-sex marriage could be threatened. Congress is right to codify it.

With the upheaval caused by the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade came aftershocks of worry about what could come next.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

House Passes Bill to Protect Same Sex Marriage With Only 47 GOP "Yes" Votes

On Tuesday, the House passed a bill aimed at enshrining the right to same sex marriage into federal law, preempting a possible ruling from the far right Supreme Court repealing marriage equality protections.
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FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Pride In The Game: Celebrating 10 LGBTQ+ heroes in sports

The present moment is one of polarity for queer people in sports.
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