Right-wing Christians are pushing the same freedom-killing laws that took root in Russia a decade ago.
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Biden marks Transgender Day of Visibility with new actions to make government more inclusive
Biden is announcing new measures aimed at making the federal government more inclusive for transgender people, including an ‘X’ gender marker on U.S. passport applications and new TSA scanners that are gender-neutral.
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Florida governor signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Republicans say parents, not teachers, should be broaching subjects of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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California lawmaker proposes protections for transgender kids traveling from other states
Attempts by Texas and Idaho to criminalize health care for transgender minors have so far stalled amid national outcry, but dozens of similar bills have been introduced in red states across the country.
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Texas judge hears case on state investigations of parents of transgender youth
The lawsuit marked the first report of parents being investigated following a legal opinion by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton labeling certain gender-confirming treatments as child abuse.
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Supreme Court takes case involving business owner’s refusal to serve gay couples
The court said it would decide whether a law that requires an artist to speak or stay silent violates the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
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‘Woodsqueer’: Farmington author publishes ‘love letter’ to Franklin County
University of Maine at Farmington professor and author Gretchen Legler has published a new book, which details her 17 years living in the woods of Jay and how one builds and sustains relationships with the world around them.
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Maine Voices: The historic change that’s become the new normal
The Maine law legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Dec. 29, 2012. A lot of people are happier – and the fabric of society remains intact.
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Maine Voices: Working together to break the cycle of youth homelessness
The scope of this problem is daunting, but major efforts are underway in Maine to address it – involving partners across various sectors and youth who’ve been there.
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Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.