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Politics
Out lesbian Karine Jean-Pierre will become new White House Press Secretary
Jean-Pierre will also be the first Black press secretary.
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Politics
President Joe Biden issues proclamation to honor Transgender Day of Visibility
As trans folks – especially youth – are under attack nationwide by Republicans and evangelical Christians, the support offered up by the president is sorely welcomed.
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Politics
Gay widower got $90,000 for past discrimination due to Biden administration reforms
Anthony Gonzales’s partner died shortly after marriage equality became legal in their state. Now he’s finally getting the Social Security benefits he’s due.
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Politics
Biden administration to officially recognize trans & non-binary veterans’ genders
Patients can also indicate a preferred name to be used on their medical records.
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News (USA)
Out diplomat Rufus Gifford sworn into prestigious ceremonial role in State Department
Gifford is now the Chief of Protocol, who is expected to welcome foreign officials and maintain the United States’ diplomatic protocol.
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News (USA)
Over 20 million Americans identify as LGBTQ people
Almost 10% of Americans don’t identify as straight.
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News (USA)
Joe Biden appoints out gay man to lead the White House’s personnel office
LGBTQ leaders and advocates are cheering the news of Gautam Raghavan’s new appointment as the head of hiring within the White House.
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Health and Wellness
CDC reports on World AIDS Day that HIV still hurts gay & bi men more than others
The CDC found that 66% of new HIV infections in 2019 occurred in gay and bisexual men, and queer men of color are particularly hard-hit.
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Politics
Biden’s World AIDS Day proclamation mentions LGBTQ people in break from Trump
Donald Trump and Mike Pence refused to acknowledge the impact HIV has had on LGBTQ people. Joe Biden changed that.
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Politics
Clueless Kyrsten Sinema claims credit for infrastructure bill after holding up Biden agenda
Twitter quickly reacted to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s grandstanding – and users weren’t kind.