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PublishedJune 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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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
Judge rejects Rep. Zooey Zephyr bid to return to Montana House
The first-term lawmaker was silenced 2 weeks ago for admonishing Republican lawmakers, then banished from the floor last week for encouraging a raucous statehouse protest.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the U.S.
The push by conservatives has mushroomed over the last few years and become, alongside abortion, a major theme running through legislative sessions across the country in 2023.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2023
Florida teen’s documentary on trans visibility premieres
The film interweaves perspectives from three young transgender people, mental health providers, advocates and allies.
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