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Human Rights Campaign declares ‘State of Emergency’ for LGBTQ Americans
So far in the 2023 legislative session, more than 525 bills have been introduced in 41 states.
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President Biden signs an executive order to counter anti-LGBTQ bills in the US
The President sought to reassure young LGBTQ people that they are loved against a strong anti-LGBTQ climate.
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A Texas Pastor called for gay people to be ‘shot in the back of the head’ during sermon
Pastor Dillon Awes said gay people should be ‘lined up against the wall and shot in the back of the head’
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Seattle Grads Protested their University’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy with Pride Flags
Students at Seattle Pacific University handed Pride Flags to their University President in response to an anti-LGBTQ employment policy.
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US white supremacists arrested on conspiracy to riot near Idaho gay Pride event
Idaho Police found “shields, shin guards and other riot gear” with the 31 members of the Patriot Front hate group as they approached a Pride event
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Trixie Mattel and Katya feel less safe in the UK as queer people than they do in the US
My Pride, sponsored by United Airlines is part of the Attitude Pride at Home digital festival taking place online from 9-19 June.
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President Biden warns the US Supreme Court could go after gay marriage if it overturns abortion rights
"Mark my words: They are going to go after the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage," the President told reporters on Wednesday 11 May.
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Number of LGBTQ Americans has doubled in ten years, survey shows
The percentage of people identifying as LGBTQ has shot up since 2012.
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Human Rights Campaign slam new anti-trans bill in Texas: ‘A dark and frightening day’
"Transgender kids, just like any kid, simply want to play sports with their friends."
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Survey asking if ‘queers’ should use toilets with ‘normal people’ spread by students in US school
"This type of harassment is taken very seriously and will not be tolerated," said the school's superintendent.
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Man killed stepfather because he objected to gay guest being invited into family home
Christian Smith, 23, shot Dennis McKenzie, 43, three times after objecting to the sexuality of a guest.
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US marching band perform Lady Gaga, Madonna, Kim Petras and more in stunning halftime show
The director of the University of Michigan Marching band says he wanted to show that "love is love".
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Leading US Republican Liz Cheney says she ‘got it wrong’ on same-sex marriage
The 55-year-old politician from Wyoming said her family, including her father, were right on the issue.
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Pete and Chasten Buttigieg welcome twin babies to their family with adorable first photo
The couple have adopted twins, becoming one of the most high-profile gay couples in the US to do so.
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Virginia School Board fails to implement inclusive transgender policies
After hearing from around 70 people the school board failed to put the measures through despite a state law requiring them to do so.
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Florida bans trans girls from participating in girls’ school sports
Republican governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on the first day of US Pride month
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Virginia becomes first southern US state to sign comprehensive LGBTQ protections into law
State governor Ralph Northam has signed the Virginia Values Act, which will protect people from discrimination when it comes into force in July.
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Idaho just signed into law two of the most viciously anti-trans measures ever seen in the US
The state's governor signed the measures into law less than 24 hours before Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Donald Trump says it’s ‘great’ to have an openly gay presidential candidate
Pete Buttigieg revealed last month he will be running for presidency in 2020
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Pete Buttigieg launches 2020 Presidential campaign
The openly gay Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has launched his campaign