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LGBTQIA

Published
June 30, 2023

Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples

The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith, saying that she can refuse to design websites for same-sex weddings despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and race, gender.
Published
June 27, 2023

Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward

The Senate's approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
Published
June 26, 2023

Maine House supports bill to allow teens to receive gender-affirming care

The bill is among a handful of Democratic proposals in Maine designed to protect gender-affirming care, which has come under attack from Republicans across the country.
Published
June 16, 2023

House backs bill to protect gender-affirming care for MaineCare patients

The measure, which is supported by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, now goes to the Senate.
Published
June 10, 2023

Biden marks Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn

Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

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Published
June 6, 2023

Human Rights Campaign warns of state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans

The civil rights group warns of what it calls an 'unprecedented and dangerous' spike in discriminatory legislation sweeping state houses.
Published
June 6, 2023

As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns

A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of 'venom' has been sharp.
Published
May 30, 2023

Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy

The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
Published
May 17, 2023

Texas Legislature OKs ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Texas is now poised to join at least 17 other states that have enacted similar bans.
Published
May 17, 2023

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children

Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.