The ‘Utah compromise’ shows how Congress could finally pass nondiscrimination laws that do not interfere with religious practice.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston-Auburn celebrates LGBTQ+ pride with Halloween-themed march
Pride L/A held a Halloween-time march Saturday because their June festivities were canceled due to COVID.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Death of Canaan teen by suicide leads to outpouring of support
A fundraiser Thursday at The Miller’s Table restaurant in Skowhegan was held to honor 18-year-old Nico Lovell-Mahan, who died in May.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s time for Sen. Collins to support federal LGBTQ anti-bias protections
Maine has led the nation on a journey toward acceptance of LGBTQ people – voting for S.393 would continue this legacy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Friends of beloved musician Martin Swinger planning central Maine concert, parade in his memory
The concert, called “Music in the Rafters: Celebrating the Music and Magic of Martin Swinger,” is set for Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at Johnson Hall in Gardiner.
Posted inSports
Portland Rising set to host Maine’s first pro Ultimate games
Portland Rising, Maine’s first professional sports team featuring women and nonbinary athletes, will host the Premier Ultimate League International Tournament in August.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court won’t revive school’s transgender bathroom ban
Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas voted to hear a school board’s appeal to reinstate its transgender bathroom ban.
Posted inLocal & State, News
After a waiter was stiffed on tips for being gay, Maine TikTok star inspired thousands of donations for LGBTQ nonprofit
After customers handed a Midcoast waiter religious pamphlets targeting them for their sexual orientation, Meredith Steele decided to use the opportunity to raise money for LGBTQ rights.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: LGBTQ Americans have the right to raise children
A Philadelphia agency is prioritizing religion over children’s safety by arguing for government funding while excluding LGBTQ potential foster and adoptive parents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta officials ponder flag policy in response to LGBTQ Pride display request
The goal is to have a policy in place by next June, and in the shorter term, officials plan to issue a proclamation showing support for the gay community.