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LGBTQ


Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

lorida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”

Michigan man who threatened Dems, LGBTQ community charged with gun crime

A Michigan man who threatened Democratic politicians and members of the LGBTQ community was charged with a gun crime. The mentally ill man was making death threats on social media.

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Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care.

First Gen Z Congressman Shreds Ron DeSantis With 1 Damning Word

"There’s a new bill every day but we have to call it for what it is," said Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), who recently began his first term in Congress.

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Michigan Senate votes to enshrine LGBTQ protections into state's civil rights law

The Michigan state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a proposal to expand the state's civil rights law to include the LGBTQ community under anti-discrimination policies.

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Arizona teacher argues allowing parents to choose curriculum and books for students is a 'mistake'

An Arizona teacher spoke out against a proposed bill for schools to ban books discussing sexuality and LGBTQ ideology, arguing that parental input in the classroom is a "mistake."

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White House vows to "reevaluate" process for LGBTQ veterans seeking upgrades to discriminatory discharges

A CBS News investigation found many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.

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Feds: Miami-Dade man pleads guilty to ‘hate-fueled’ Grindr kidnappings, robberies

A Miami-Dade man could face life in prison after pleading guilty to a series of kidnappings and robberies targeting South Florida men who thought they were meeting him for sex, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

State questions Broward schools’ use of ADL anti-hate program

An anti-hate program used by Broward Schools is facing scrutiny from the Florida Department of Education, which questions whether it violates state law related to critical race theory and LGBTQ issues.

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Japanese official’s homophobic remarks highlight lagging LGBTQ rights

Japan’s prime minister fired an aide who said he “doesn’t even want to look” at same-sex couples, sparking outcry and renewing attention on LGBTQ rights.

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The AP Interview: Pope Francis: 'Homosexuality not a crime'

Pope Francis has criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are

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The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press. Francis acknowledged that Catholic bishops in some parts of the world support laws that criminalize homosexuality or discriminate against the LGBTQ community, and he himself referred to the issue in terms of “sin.”

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How Same-Sex Marriage Could Become Legal in India

India’s highest court will hear arguments on whether to legalize same-sex marriage on March 13, a landmark for the country of 1.4 billion people and for the global movement for LGBTQ rights. A ruling that finds gay marriages are allowed under India’s constitution would run counter to the socially conservative sentiment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as wide swaths of the country’s Muslim community. But younger Indians tend to be more accepting

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How Same-Sex Marriage Could Become Legal in India

India’s highest court will hear arguments on whether to legalize same-sex marriage on March 13, a landmark for the country of 1.4 billion people and for the global movement for LGBTQ rights. A ruling that finds gay marriages are allowed under India’s constitution would run counter to the socially conservative sentiment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as wide swaths of the country’s Muslim community. But younger Indians tend to be more accepting

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Minnesota teachers to be required to push CRT, support trans identity to obtain teacher’s licenses

By 2025, Minnesota’s teacher licensing board will require all aspiring teachers to teach and promote the core tenets of LGBTQ ideology and critical race theory.

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Over 2,000 join LGBTQ march in New Delhi after COVID break

More than 2,000 members of the LGBTQ community and their supporters have returned to New Delhi streets after a three-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to press for equal marriage rights

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Chargers surprise hero of Club Q shooting with Super Bowl tickets

The Chargers presented Richard Fierro, an Army veteran who stopped a gunman at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, with tickets to the Super Bowl.

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Oxford dictionary adds 'multisexual,' 'sistergirl' and 16 other words related to gender-identity

The Oxford English Dictionary included 18 new words related to gender identity throughout 2022 out of their more than 2,000 additions to the English language.

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Israeli doctors reject Netanyahu allies' anti-LGBTQ remarks

Israel’s largest medical center and health care workers from hospitals around the country have spoken out against remarks by allies of Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses.

Feds target Texas school district with ‘first-of-its-kind’ investigation into removal of LGBTQ books

The federal government is launching a "first-of-its-kind" investigation into a Texas school district after the superintendent lobbied to remove some LGBTQ content.

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First Emmys for children heavily focuses on LGBT content, 'woke' shows aimed at kids

The first annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards saw shows with progressive topics like gender identity win big, with award recipients shouting out LGBTQ youth.

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Sam Brinton helped craft model school policy keeping parents in dark about kids' gender change

Fired nuclear official Sam Brinton helped craft a model policy on suicide prevention that tells school districts to keep "unaffirming" parents in the dark about a child’s LGBTQ identity.

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Miami-Dade school board holds vote regarding which flags can be displayed in classrooms

The Miami-Dade County School Board passed an item on Wednesday that sparked some controversy with LGBTQ advocates.

Club Q Survivors Testify Before Congress, Press Lawmakers To Do More

Club Q shooting survivors testified to Congress about constant threats and violence against members of the LGBTQ community.

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What the Respect for Marriage Act means for LGBTQ, interracial families

President Biden signed landmark legislation Tuesday, the Respect for Marriage Act., granting federal protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Here are the stories of 13 couples whose marriages will be protected under the new law.

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Barbados' top court repeals laws that criminalize gay sex

A top court in Barbados has struck down colonial-era laws that criminalize gay sex

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NC power grid attack stokes fear in rural LGBTQ community

North Carolina drag performers and LGBTQ community members fear for their safety after an attack on the electrical grid in Moore County left tens of thousands without power for several days.

Colorado LGBTQ club shooting suspect set to return to court

The suspect accused of entering a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub, opening fire and killing five people and wounding 17 others is set to appear in court Tuesday to learn what charges prosecutors will pursue.

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This Week in South Florida Full Episode: December 4, 2022

On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney welcome Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Tantralis, new Brwoard County Mayor Lamar Fisher, LGBTQ advocate Orlando Gonzales and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

New LGBTQ holiday movies bring joy — and ‘disingenuous’ stereotypes

Holiday movie season is ramping up again, and so is queer visibility in its formulaic wintry rom-coms.

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The Most Consequential First Amendment Case This Term

303 Creative v. Elenis isn’t about LGBTQ rights, as many people believe it to be, but about what constitutes speech.

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Club Q owner in Colorado says he will reopen the LGBTQ club after mass shooting

Club Q owner Nic Grzecka told NPR he and his staff are working on a yet-to-be-determined temporary solution. The Nov. 20 shooting killed 5 people and wounded another 17. A suspect has been arrested.

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Rubio, Scott explain votes against bill protecting same-sex marriage

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, both Republicans, explained their decision to side with the majority of their GOP colleagues in voting against the Respect for Marriage Act, which ultimately passed the Senate with support from Democrats and some Republicans.

Russian upper house Duma passes LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill

The upper house of Russia’s parliament has unanimously approved a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country

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Trans people struggle to find housing after prison. This group is trying to help

Beyond These Walls, a trans-led group out of the Pacific Northwest, provides reentry services for LGBTQ individuals leaving prison.

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Focus on the Family in Colorado vandalized with graffiti days after Club Q tragedy: 'Blood is on your hands'

Focus on the Family, a prominent Christian organization in Colorado Springs, was vandalized on Thanksgiving Day with a message tying the facility to the Club Q shooting.

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Gay Ocho the place to find out opinions on just about everything

At Gay Ocho, a cross-section of people offer a glimpse into Florida opinions on everything from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a woman's right to choose.

Denver Post Tells Lauren Boebert 'We're Looking At You' After Colorado Shooting

The newspaper's editorial board implored the extremist Republican to "stop the intolerance."

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Club Q survivor who was shot in the back recounts Colorado shooting

Ed Sanders, 63, a regular at the club, had stopped by for a drink on the night of shooting. He was shot in the back.

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Colorado Club Q shooting suspect makes first virtual court appearance, held without bail

The suspect in the Club Q shooting that left five people dead and many injured appeared in court virtually Wednesday and was held without bail.

foxnews.com

Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting suspect makes 1st court appearance

Anderson Lee Aldrich, the 22-year-old suspected of killing five people at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colo., made an initial court appearance on Wednesday.

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FIFA, Qatar Spark World Cup Controversy Over Arm Band Restrictions

Some World Cup players planned to wear arm bands in support of LGBTQ rights, but Qatar and FIFA quashed them.

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Colorado police prioritize proper pronouns, names of shooting victims

Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez read the preferred pronouns and names of the five people killed in the shooting at Club Q. LGBTQ advocates say it matters.

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Colorado nightclub shooting victims ID’d, police hail heroes who took suspect down

The five victims who were killed in a Saturday night shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs were identified Monday afternoon at a police press conference.

foxnews.com

Site of Colorado gay bar shooting 'celebrated' LGBTQ people

In the mostly conservative city of Colorado Springs, Club Q has long been a go-to spot for members of the LGBTQ community — a safe space where many felt they could just be themselves.

Suspected Colorado shooter is the grandson of this California Republican Assemblyman

The suspected shooter, Anderson Lee Aldrich, is the son of Laura Voepel, who is the daughter of the assemblyman.

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Owners of Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub say gunman wore military-style flak jacket: report

The owners of Club Q -- the Colorado Springs gay nightclub targeted in a mass shooting over the weekend -- say the gunman carried "tremendous firepower," a report says.

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Colorado Springs mayor: LGBTQ nightclub mass shooting 'has all the trappings of a hate crime'

Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers says as the motive of the Club Q nightclub shooting remains under investigation, it “has all the trappings of a hate crime.”

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NY Gov. Hochul: State police will bolster support for communities 'that are potential targets of hate crimes'

New York's governor, following the Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting, says state police will bolster support for communities 'that are potential targets of hate crimes.’

foxnews.com

Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting: questions remain over how suspect obtained firearms despite past arrest

Authorities in the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting are tight-lipped about the investigation, but questions remain about how the suspect obtained a firearm despite a past arrest.

foxnews.com

Rethinking ‘Run, Hide, Fight’

Our mass-shooting guidance may be woefully out of date.

theatlantic.com

What should LGBTQ soccer fans expect at the Qatar World Cup? A guide.

FIFA, the tournament's organizer, says everyone is welcome at the event, but LGBTQ people are criminalized in the conservative Persian Gulf state.

washingtonpost.com

Colorado Springs shooting: At least five people were killed at an LGBTQ club

At least five people were killed and 18 others wounded in a shooting over the weekend at Club Q. Police said a suspect is in custody.

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Cops identify suspect in Colorado LGBTQ nightclub shooting

Police identified the suspect in Saturday's shooting at an LGBT@ club in Colorado Springs as Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22. Police say it is unclear if the attack was a hate crime.

foxnews.com

Police identify suspect in deadly shooting at Colorado LGBTQ nightclub

At least five people were killed and 18 wounded in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, early Sunday. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Anderson Aldrich and said he is in custody. Officials provided more details about the shooting at a press conference Sunday morning.

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At least five dead, 18 injured in LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado

Colorado Springs police say a gunman shot inside Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub, killing at least five and injuring more than a dozen.

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5 people were killed and 18 wounded in shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs

A suspect is in custody, and police said the investigation is in the initial stages.

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At least 5 killed in shooting at LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs, police say

Colorado Springs police said 18 people were injured in the shooting at Club Q, and the suspect is in a hospital. The FBI is assisting the investigation, the police said.

washingtonpost.com

U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar

There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way they’ve handled the Men’s World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.

Grindr shares soar in post-SPAC debut as advocates weigh progress of LGBTQ inclusion within finance world

The dating app made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, with shares trading under the ticker GRND.

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US men's soccer team redesigns red, white and blue shield to support LGBTQ community ahead of World Cup

The U.S. men's national team rebranded its shield for its press room and training facility in Qatar to support LGBTQ people ahead of the World Cup.

foxnews.com

Montenegro holds pride march despite opposition from church

Several hundred people have joined an LGBTQ pride march in Montenegro that was held amid strong opposition from the influential Serbian Orthodox Church in the small conservative Balkan country.

Orthodox Church leads protest against Montenegro pride

Hundreds of people have gathered in Montenegro for a protest led by the Serbian Orthodox Church against holding an LGBTQ pride march this weekend.

Belgrade police clash with hooligans during Pride march

Riot police clashed with soccer hooligans in Belgrade, where an international Pride march has been held despite threats from anti-gay groups and an official earlier ban in theconservative Balkan state.

Thousands protest planned Pride gathering in Serbia

Thousands of opponents of a pan-European LGBTQ event planned for this week in Belgrade marched through the Serbian capital on Sunday despite an announced ban of Europe’s largest annual gay gathering.

This Week in South Florida: Lucia Baez-Geller

We pick up the conversation about the internal struggles South Florida schools now face when it comes to balancing parents' rights, including all families, and the new law meant to ensure that.

This Week in South Florida: Steve Gallon

Last week controversy and confusion led Miami-Dade’s school board to reject an LGBTQ history month.

Justices side with LGBTQ group at Jewish university, for now

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for an LGBTQ group to gain official recognition from a Jewish university in New York, though that may not last.

Political theater outweighs legal issues during LGBTQ History Month vote, expert says

Lucia Baez-Geller said Thursday disinformation about anti-LGBTQ rhetoric won during the latest Miami-Dade School Board meeting. A Barry University expert agreed with her.

LGBTQ History Month proposal attracts homophobic discourse, activists say

A Miami-Dade School Board member’s resolution to recognize October as LGBTQ History Month attracted activists from openly anti-LGBTQ groups.

JoJo Siwa to receive Gamechanger Award from GLSEN

Social media sensation JoJo Siwa will be honored by the LGBTQ education group GLSEN next month for her anti-bullying and advocacy efforts.

Miami-Dade School Board votes against LGBTQ History Month during rowdy meeting

The Miami-Dade School Board is holding a regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday at which time they will discuss whether to recognize October as LGBTQ History Month.

Miami nightclub facing scrutiny after patron identifying as non-binary was kicked out

Bruno Olmedo identifies as non-binary, not specifically a man or woman, and posts photos online of a gender blending fashion sense.

Support growing for LGBTQ teen targeted and beaten twice since last year

Activists and members of the transgender are speaking out about a recent, brutal attack on an LGBTQ teenager in Pompano Beach.

Prosecutors upgraded charges in teen’s ‘hateful’ beating; detectives search for 2 more suspects

Misdemeanor charges have been upgraded to felonies against two of at least three teenagers seen on video brutally attacking an LGBTQ teen at a neighborhood park in Pompano Beach.

Arrests made in second beating of Broward LGBTQ teen

Broward County deputies arrested two teenagers seen on video brutally attacking an LGBTQ teen at Deerfield Beach Middle School, officials said Wednesday.

Broward LGBTQ teen brutally attacked for second time

An LGBTQ teenager who made national headlines after being attacked at a South Florida middle school has been assaulted again.

DeSantis wants to ban transgender care for young people covered by Medicaid

Governor Ron DeSantis spoke Wednesday as his administration takes steps to ban transgender care, currently covered by Medicaid.

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections

In a letter to the districts sent Thursday, Florida Education Secretary Manny Diaz said the proposed anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law.

'Those people': French minister's LGBTQ remarks spark anger

Pressure is mounting on a French government minister to quit over comments stigmatizing homosexuality and LGBTQ people.

School districts look to establish guidelines as so-called Don’t Say Gay bill becomes law

School districts across the state are scrambling to establish guidelines for their teachers and staff.

Thousands attend Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride parade

Wilton Drive was already packed with people Saturday evening ahead of the annual Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride parade, celebrating South Florida’s large LGBTQ population.

How you can be an ally during Pride Month

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and it’s a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and celebrate being out and proud.

This New York City bar lets you live your Broadway-singing fantasy

Have you ever had dreams of starring in a Broadway show and singing your heart out to hundreds of people in a packed New York theater?

LGBTQ outrage over DeSantis visit to NYC during Pride Month

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a conservative Jewish leaders in New York City, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled.

Canadian teen accused of threatening mass shooting at South Florida LGBTQ event

Police arrested a Canadian teenager Monday accused of threatening a mass shooting at an event in West Palm Beach the previous day.

South Florida LGBTQ group keeping eye on monkeypox cases amid links to gay events, sauna

Organizers with a South Florida LGBTQ group say they have no plans to cancel an upcoming Pride festival amid suspected links between the current monkeypox outbreak and gay events and saunas, but they are paying close attention to a rise in cases.

First lawsuit filed against DeSantis, Florida over bill critics call ‘Don’t Say Gay’

They said they would and they did. The first lawsuit is filed in federal court against the bill Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week. Opponents call it "Don't Say Gay."

Disney pledges $5 million in support of LGBTQ rights

Disney is pledging $5 million in support of LGBTQ rights.

Florida GOP 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in House

Florida House Republicans have advanced a bill to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the proposal demonizes LGBTQ people.

High court takes case involving refusal to serve gay couples

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Colorado web designer who says her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples.

TV study: LGBTQ characters rise in number with streaming

A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services.

'Pose' star Rodriguez to receive GLAAD Media Awards honor

Emmy-nominated “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards.

France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law

France has a new law that bans so-called conversion therapies and authorizes jail time and fines for practitioners who use the scientifically discredited practice to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people.

Tunisia: LGBT activist's assault seen as a pattern by police

Police violence is among the myriad challenges that LGBTQ people experience in Tunisia, and observers say officers who can dispense beatings with impunity are becoming increasingly brazen.

If Roe falls, some fear ripple effect on civil rights cases

If the Supreme Court decides to overturn or gut the decision that legalized abortion, some fear that it could undermine other precedent-setting cases, including civil rights and LGBTQ protections.

Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022

Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states

California has added five more states including Florida to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community.

Biden celebrates Pride Month, highlighting LGBTQ rights

President Joe Biden is celebrating Pride Month at the White House, a reflection of the growing stature of the LGBTQ community at the highest level of government.

15 LGBTQ artists you should listen to this Pride Month

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate the rainbow flag than listening to some music made by those in the LGBTQ community?

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