I’m more and more proud of the bravery and grit of my lesbian grandmothers.
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Posted inLocal & State
Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint
Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Judge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is unconstitutional
The ruling affects only the Arkansas ban but may carry implications for the fates of similar prohibitions, or discourage attempts to enact them, in other states.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Vatican document calls for Catholic Church to promote women, include LGBTQ+ community
The Vatican on Tuesday released the synthesis of a two-year consultation process, publishing a working document that will form the basis of discussion for a big meeting of bishops and laypeople in October.
Posted inBusiness
Bud Light is no longer America’s top beer following anti-LGBTQ+ pushback
In early April, critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Twitter worst among major social media platforms when it comes to LGBTQ safety, GLAAD says
GLAAD’s scorecard called Twitter ‘the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people’ and the only social media platform that saw its scores decline from last year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Man gets 18 years in federal prison for shooting, plan to rid Montana town of LGBTQ residents
John Russell Howald, 46, was convicted in February and sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls for the March 2020 shooting.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
House votes down proposed rating system for school books
It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business
When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive, but thrive.