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www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Final words in Trump's hush money trial; South Africans vote in a crucial election

Trump faces 34 felony counts related to hush money trial, as jurors begin deliberations.
Pope Francis apologized for using a slur against gay men but struggles with LGBTQ+ policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Mourning a Transgender Activist at a Cathedral That Once Drew Protests

St. Patrick's Cathedral hosted the funeral of a transgender activist and former sex worker, demonstrating a change in the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
The funeral was a celebration of the activist's life and an exuberant piece of political theater, with over 1,000 mourners in daring outfits. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Final words in Trump's hush money trial; South Africans vote in a crucial election

Trump faces 34 felony counts related to hush money trial, as jurors begin deliberations.
Pope Francis apologized for using a slur against gay men but struggles with LGBTQ+ policies. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Mourning a Transgender Activist at a Cathedral That Once Drew Protests

St. Patrick's Cathedral hosted the funeral of a transgender activist and former sex worker, demonstrating a change in the Catholic Church's stance on LGBTQ+ issues.
The funeral was a celebration of the activist's life and an exuberant piece of political theater, with over 1,000 mourners in daring outfits. [ more ]
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Education

Louisiana poised to introduce its own 'Don't Say Gay' law

Louisiana follows Florida in passing 'Don't Say Gay' law, restricting LGBTQ+ discussions in schools. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
Education

Efforts to block LGBTQ+ issues in schools are finally backfiring, new report says

State-level legislation and executive orders have shifted from censoring racial issues to censoring LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms.
There has been increased resistance to these unpopular laws and policies. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago
Education

Louisiana poised to introduce its own 'Don't Say Gay' law

Louisiana follows Florida in passing 'Don't Say Gay' law, restricting LGBTQ+ discussions in schools. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
6 months ago
Education

Efforts to block LGBTQ+ issues in schools are finally backfiring, new report says

State-level legislation and executive orders have shifted from censoring racial issues to censoring LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms.
There has been increased resistance to these unpopular laws and policies. [ more ]
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The Nation
2 months ago
Education

On Sex Ed, "Our Side" Is Finally Fighting Back

EducateUS is addressing conservative groups' pushback against LGBTQ-inclusive sex education in public schools. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
Education

Settlement over Florida law will allow discussion of LGBTQ+ topics

The settlement over Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law restores the ability to discuss LGBTQ issues in classrooms.
The settlement clarifies that the law restricts only classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, not the discussion of these topics. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
Education

Texas high school faces fierce backlash after shutting down planned LGBTQ+ play

Censorship of LGBTQ+ topics in school
Community backlash against cancellation of play [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Parenting

Ron DeSantis slams Nikki Haley's LGBTQ+ record at 5th GOP debate

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley sparred over LGBTQ+ issues during a Republican debate.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended his campaign just before the debate. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Education

Final A.P. African American Studies Course Avoids Some Disputed Topics

The final version of the College Board's A.P. African American studies framework has omitted critical race theory and structural racism, which has drawn criticism from scholars and politicians.
LGBTQ issues are mostly absent from the curriculum, with only a mention of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin being gay.
The course now includes teaching on intersectionality, Black feminism, and police violence. [ more ]
Advocate.com
7 months ago
Education

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

There has been an alarming rise in educational gag orders, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ issues.
State legislatures have introduced bills restricting educational content on critical social issues, such as LGBTQ+ discussions and critical race theory. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
LGBT

Trans teen attacked in boy's bathroom left hospitalized with broken jaw - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender teen physically assaulted in boys' bathroom at high school. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
New York City

Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85

Yael Dayan was a prominent figure in Israeli politics advocating for women's rights, LGBTQ issues, and a two-state solution. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Unhinged GOP candidate claims Kansas City Chiefs are "joining" her war on "weak & gay agenda" - LGBTQ Nation

The Kansas City Chiefs are aligned with Valentina Gomez against the 'weak and gay agenda', emphasizing Christian Nationalist beliefs. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

Reform UK's manifesto takes aim at 'transgender ideology'

Reform UK pledges to ban 'transgender ideology' in schools, as part of their manifesto launch. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Why Emmerdale's trans prison storyline is vital viewing

Emmerdale storyline featuring trans inmate in prison explores unique trans experience. [ more ]
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