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‘Systematically Oppressed’: National Gay Straight Alliance Network Teaches That Capitalism Is Anti-LGBTQ

‘Systematically Oppressed’: National Gay Straight Alliance Network Teaches That Capitalism Is Anti-LGBTQ Reagan Reese on August 11, 2022 The National Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Network teaches that capitalism creates systemic power and…

August 17, 2022

Drugmaker Gilead to help fund monkeypox education for LGBTQ+ groups

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – Drugmaker Gilead Sciences plans to announce on Tuesday that it will provide up to $5 million in grants to help a coalition of LGBTQ+ and human rights…

August 9, 2022

South Korea steps up security after Abe killing, U.S. ambassador due at LGBTQ parade

By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL – South Korea is beefing up security for high-profile figures in light of the assassination of Japan’s former premier Shinzo Abe, officials said on Tuesday, including for an…

July 11, 2022

Philadelphia District Attorney Says Republican Legislators’ Bigoted Laws Aimed Against LGBTQ+ Community

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner slammed Republican lawmakers and some Democrat party enablers who are supporting three bills he says are aimed at the city’s LBGTQ+ student body. “The…

July 1, 2022

DOJ Soliciting $1 Million For National ‘LGBTQ+ And Two-Spirit Youth’ Center

DOJ Soliciting $1 Million For National ‘LGBTQ+ And Two-Spirit Youth’ Center Gabe Kaminsky on June 21, 2022 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is fielding applications for a grant totaling $1 million…

June 21, 2022

LGBTQ Activist Claims Trans Athlete Bans Hurts ‘Cis Women’

LGBTQ Activist Claims Trans Athlete Bans Hurts ‘Cis Women’ Carl DeMarco on June 21, 2022 Transgender rights activist Chase Strangio argued in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday that the recent restrictions…

June 21, 2022

Winston & Strawn Highlights Recent Court Victories for LGBTQ+ Rights

CHICAGO, June 2, 2022 — Winston & Strawn LLP kicked off the firm’s recognition of Pride Month with three high-profile legal victories advancing rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community. Winston &…

June 4, 2022

North Carolina lawmakers advance bill limiting LGBTQ teachings in school

By Maria Caspani (Reuters) – North Carolina lawmakers advanced legislation on Wednesday that would prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for some public school students, a move decried by…

June 1, 2022

‘We have the power’: Poles march for LGBTQ+ rights in Gdansk

By Isabella Ronca and Hedy Beloucif GDANSK, Poland – Thousands of Poles marched to demand an end to homophobia on Saturday, as the northern port city of Gdansk hosted its seventh annual…

May 28, 2022

Man Banned from Jersey City LGBTQ+ Nightclub Stabbed Clubgoer

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A man who was banned from the Six26 nightclub on Christopher Columbus Street in Jersey City showed up at the club early Thursday morning but was turned away…

May 14, 2022

California Man Accused of Threatening Merriam-Webster with Anti-LGBTQ Violence Indicted

BOSTON – A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with making threats to commit anti-LGBTQ violence against Springfield-based Merriam-Webster, Inc. and others. Jeremy David Hanson, 34,…

May 5, 2022

California Man Arrested and Charged with Making Threats Against LGBTQ Community

BOSTON – A California man was arrested on Tuesday, April 20, 2022 and charged in federal court in Springfield, Mass. in connection with making threats against Merriam-Webster, Inc. Jeremy David Hanson, 34,…

April 22, 2022

Florida set to strip Disney of self-governing status in dispute over LGBTQ law

By Maria Caspani and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -Florida lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill ending Walt Disney Co’s designation as a self-governing entity in an apparent response to…

April 21, 2022

Elite Private School Encourages Students To Become LGBTQ Activists: REPORT

Elite Private School Encourages Students To Become LGBTQ Activists: REPORT Kendall Tietz on April 1, 2022 A school bulletin board for a Rhode Island private school encouraged students to write letters to…

April 1, 2022

DeSantis Sued By LGBTQ Students Over Bill That Bans Gender And Sexuality Lessons

DeSantis Sued By LGBTQ Students Over Bill That Bans Gender And Sexuality Lessons Laurel Duggan on April 1, 2022 A group of students, parents, teachers and activists are suing Republican Florida Gov.…

April 1, 2022

Florida governor signs bill limiting LGBTQ instruction in schools

By Maria Caspani (Reuters) -Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a Republican-backed bill that bans classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students, drawing swift criticism from…

March 29, 2022

Disney CEO forms task force, promises listening tour in response to LGBTQ+ concerns

By Dawn Chmielewski – Disney CEO Bob Chapek on Monday told employees the company made a mistake remaining silent on Florida legislation that would limit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender…

March 22, 2022

Disney to pause Florida political donations over law limiting LGBTQ discussion

LOS ANGELES -Walt Disney Co is pausing all political donations in Florida after an employee outcry over legislation that would limit discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, Chief Executive Bob Chapek said…

March 11, 2022

Apple’s Tim Cook raises concern over LGBTQ laws in the U.S.

– Apple Inc Chief Executive Office Tim Cook raised concern on Thursday over LGBTQ laws in the United States, mainly those focused on young people that opponents refer to as “don’t say…

March 11, 2022

Disney CEO says he’s disappointed with Florida bill limiting LGBTQ discussion

By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine -Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Chapek voiced disappointment on Wednesday with a Florida bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in schools, saying he called Governor Ron DeSantis…

March 9, 2022

Florida lawmakers pass bill limiting LGBTQ discussion in school

By Gabriella Borter -Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for many young students, rejecting criticism and student protests that…

March 8, 2022

Disney CEO, responding to LGBTQ employees, says company’s stories promote inclusion

By Dawn Chmielewski – Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Chapek said on Monday in response to calls that the company take a public stand against a Florida bill that would prohibit…

March 7, 2022

Long Island man sent threatening letters to LGBTQ businesses and organizations

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to sending multiple LBGTQ businesses, organizations and individuals threatening and harassing letters and is now facing up to five years in…

March 1, 2022

Florida House Passes Bill To Limit LGBTQ Discussions In Schools

Florida’s House of Representatives passed a bill banning classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade Thursday. The legislation also restricts any age-inappropriate discussions of sexuality and…

February 25, 2022

Florida House approves bill limiting school discussions of LGBTQ identity

By Gabriella Borter -Florida’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, a measure Democrats denounced as being anti-LGBTQ. Dubbed…

February 24, 2022

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