Daily newsletter 10/3

"➡️ FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed a trainee agent because they displayed a rainbow Pride flag on their desk years ago - and Democrats aren't happy. Meanwhile, Canada is warning holders of passports with gender-neutral markers about traveling to the U.S., and WorldPride saw a drop in attendance this year, most likely due to Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ policies. In Utah, Rep. Trevor Lee is observing LGBTQ+ History Month by pushing for Harvey Milk Blvd. in Salt Lake City to be renamed after - who else - Charlie Kirk."

"All things considered, it feels important to continue our celebration of queer history with a look at 1973, the year that the LGBTQ+ movement started becoming mainstream. ‼️ If you're an LGBTQ+ federal employee who's felt pressured to hide your identity - whether by removing Pride flags, photos of your partner, or other measures - we want to hear from you. You can email Advocate senior national reporter Christopher Wiggins at [e-mail] or reach out securely on Signal (cwdc.98). You may remain anonymous."

FBI Director Kash Patel terminated a trainee agent for displaying a rainbow Pride flag at their desk. The termination provoked political backlash and raised concerns about the treatment of LGBTQ+ federal employees. Canada warned holders of passports with gender-neutral markers about traveling to the United States, joining at least nine other countries issuing similar advisories. WorldPride attendance declined this year, with organizers and observers citing anti-LGBTQ+ policies under former President Trump as a contributing factor. In Utah, Representative Trevor Lee proposed renaming Harvey Milk Boulevard in Salt Lake City after conservative activist Charlie Kirk. LGBTQ+ federal employees who felt pressured to hide their identity were invited to report experiences through secure channels and may remain anonymous.

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