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Danica Roem Becomes First Transgender Person Elected to Virginia State Senate
Roem's GOP opponent had campaigned on the anti-LGBTQ ideals espoused by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
UK “Dyke Project” Hacks London Bus Ads to Challenge Israeli Pinkwashing
“None of us are free until all of us are free,” the Dyke Project said.
“Coming Out” Isn’t an Option for Every LGBTQ Person. Some of Us “Invite In.”
It’s vital for queer communities to hold non-shaming space for people living outside the “coming out” paradigm.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes 4 Bills to Expand LGBTQ Protections
The Democratic governor has vetoed a total of five LGBTQ-related bills this legislative session.
Alabama Destroyed $16K Worth of Materials for Teachers Over “Woke” Content
The manuals included advice for teachers on discussing issues related to systemic racism and LGBTQ families.
FL Superintendent Orders Librarians to Purge LGBTQ Books From School District
“These characters and themes cannot exist,” the school district superintendent told librarians.
Judge Blocks Texas’s Anti-Drag Show Law, Citing First Amendment Speech Rights
“Drag shows express a litany of emotions and purposes” that warrant protection, the judge wrote.
Fleeing Violence, LGBTQ+ Ugandan Refugees Face Long Journey to Resettlement
LGBTQ+ Ugandans must navigate both dangerous homophobia and the hostility and stigma that can come with being a refugee.
Canada Issues Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ Residents Visiting the US
The warning was prompted by state laws including bans on drag shows and gender-affirming care.
Members of Largest Blind-Led Org in US Call for Moving 2024 Conference From FL
An open letter signed by National Federation of the Blind members and allies cited safety concerns for LGBTQ+ attendees.