The bill initially sought to ban minors from attending drag performances, which were defined as shows that tended to ‘excite lustful thoughts.’
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Meet San Francisco’s D’Arcy Drollinger, the first drag laureate in the U.S.
In a city known for its support of LGBTQ+ rights, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says it was a natural step to create a position that not only embraces drag culture but puts government resources toward it.
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North Dakota governor approves law to ignore transgender pronouns
Other new North Dakota laws prohibit transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams, from K-12 through college.
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At CPAC, Hungary’s Orban denounces LGBTQ+ rights, immigration
The CPAC Hungary conference was the latest embrace of Viktor Orban by the U.S. right-wing movement.
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Farmington Pride Maine seeking donations for this year’s event
Farmington Pride Maine is currently accepting donations for this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride March and Festival, and they have begun rolling out details of what the Farmington community can expect.
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Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care for adults, children
The unique rule would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill several other requirements before they could receive gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.
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Montana transgender lawmaker barred by Republicans from House floor
Montana Republican leaders have voted to bar a transgender state lawmaker who was silenced on the statehouse floor for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for children.
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Montana House cancels session after rally for trans lawmaker
The House has not allowed Rep. Zooey Zephyr, D-Missoula, to speak since last week when she said that those who voted to ban gender-affirming care for young people would have ‘blood on their hands.’
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Florida expands ban on sexual orientation, gender identity discussion in school to all grades
The Florida Board of Education has approved expanding the law critics call ‘Don’t Say Gay’ at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.