LGBT Veterans Memorial: ‘We’re Not A Dirty Secret’
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by Linda
8h ago
The BBC reports that the UK’s first memorial for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender armed-forces personnel is to be built at the National Memorial Arboretum. Read more at the BBC ..read more
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Meet The Transgender Minister Representing LGBTQ+ Rights In Georgia
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by Linda
8h ago
The Advocate reports that the Republican-controlled Georgia legislature ended its session in March without passing any anti-LGBTQ+ bills – and a groundbreaking transgender minister believes she contributed just a little to that outcome. Read more at the Advocate ..read more
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Remembering Mankato’s Queer Heroes
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by Linda
8h ago
The MSU Reporter reports that it’s been over 50 years since the gay consciousness group received official recognition and became a Registered Student Organization at what was then called Mankato State in the spring of 1973. Read more at the MSU Reporter ..read more
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United Methodists Open First High-Level Conference Since Breakup Over LGBTQ Inclusion
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by Linda
1d ago
CBS News reports that thousands of United Methodists are gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their big denominational meeting, known as General Conference. Read more at CBS News ..read more
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For Queer Nigerians, Being On Gay Dating Apps Is Still A Risk
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by Linda
1d ago
The Washington Blade reports that gay hookup apps like Grindr, and dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have managed to proliferate queer communities in countries like Nigeria.  Read more at the Washington Blade ..read more
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Smithsonian Cancels Drag Events As LGBTQ+ Employees Decry Censorship
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by Linda
2d ago
LGBTQNation reports that the Smithsonian Institution has been drawn into the conservative-led “debate” around whether drag and LGBTQ+-themed events are appropriate for children following Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III’s appearance before the U.S. Committee on House Administration last December. Read more at LGBTQNation ..read more
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Forced Outing Leads To High Depression Rates Among LGBTQ+ Youth, Yet Legislation Persists
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by Linda
2d ago
The Advocate reports that eleven states either mandate or “promote” the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health. Read more at Advocate ..read more
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Canada Warns Residents Visiting US About Anti-LGBTQ Laws
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by Linda
3d ago
MSN reports that Canada is warning LGBTQ travelers to the U.S. they may face discrimination and possible harassment because of dozens of recently passed state laws that target LGBTQ people. Read more at MSN ..read more
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Conservative Christians Freak Out Over Dog Food Ad With Gay Couple Even Though It’s Years Old
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by Linda
4d ago
LGBTQNation reports that anti-LGBTQ+ hate group One Million Moms (OMM) is expressing outrage at a dog food company for using a gay couple in one of its ads – though the ad appears to be from over a year ago. Read more at LGBTQNation ..read more
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LGBT-Plus Advocates Push For Voters To Solidify Hawaii’s Same-Sex Marriage Rights
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by Linda
4d ago
Hawaii News Now reports that LGBT-plus supporters spoke of the importance of a question on the November ballot about whether to rescind Article 23 from the state constitution at the old Varsity building on University on Friday night. Read more at Hawaii News Now ..read more
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