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Russian poetry competition bans transgender applicants

Transgender people banned from Russian poetry competition. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

2 months ago

The Right Is Running a Dangerous Scam Under the Banner of "Women's Rights." Don't Fall for It.

Over 475 new anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the first nine weeks of 2024.

State Republicans are pushing bills titled the 'Women's Bill of Rights' to strip away LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]

Truthout

3 months ago

Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights"

Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state.

HB 1128, titled 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights,' would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections and remove LGBTQ people from hate crime law. [ more ]

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Advocate.com

1 week ago

A GOP school board member tried to ban a student's art for being 'offensive' to Christians

A school board member targeted a queer student's artwork, sparking controversy over its display at a spring show. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

1 week ago

Principal mysteriously disappears after showing girlfriend's photo to colleague

A beloved principal in Alabama was escorted away from school after showing a photo of her kissing her girlfriend, leading to administrative leave and absence. [ more ]

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Gay student was 'suspended and outed to parents' by Christian school

LGBTQ+ discrimination in Australian faith-based schools is a prevalent issue

Former student alleges being suspended and outed as gay to his parents by a Christian school [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

LGBTQ+ advocates demand answers after death of Oklahoma teen

Advocates point to a hostile climate against the LGBTQ+ community after the death of a 16-year-old student.

Police investigation ongoing into the cause of death of the student who identified as nonbinary. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

3 months ago

Award-winning journalist banned from his alma mater for being gay

Journalist David Begnaud faced anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from his former Catholic high school in Louisiana.

Begnaud's story highlights the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in religious institutions. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

3 days ago

GOP official tells businesses to ignore EEOC guidelines to stop misgendering trans people at work

Employers in Indiana are advised by the Attorney General not to follow EEOC guidance on not misgendering trans employees. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

2 weeks ago

Four Southern states are suing the Biden admin for the right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ kids

Four Southern states and conservative organizations are suing the Biden administration over anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination ban in education. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

2 weeks ago

Texas sues Biden administration for right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ students

Texas AG Ken Paxton sued DOE over LGBTQ+ Title IX guidelines. [ more ]

Advocate.com

LGBTQ+ adults face discrimination in health care settings: survey

LGBTQ+ adults face more discrimination in daily life and healthcare compared to non-LGBTQ+ individuals.

Survey results show higher rates of mistreatment among LGBTQ+ respondents in healthcare settings, such as unfair treatment and negative experiences. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Newspaper publishes a list of how to spot gay men & lesbians

Newspaper in Malaysia published discriminatory list to spot gay men and lesbians.

Critics emphasize the dangerous impact of such articles on LGBTQ+ individuals' safety and rights. [ more ]

Advocate.com