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Politics
Abortion rights bill fails in Senate as every LGBTQ member of Congress supported it
Out Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has often opposed Democrats’ major initiatives. But not this one.
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Politics
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema busted taking money linked to Betsy DeVos’ family fortune
Betsy DeVos spent four years in the Trump administration attacking LGBTQ rights. Now the company that made her rich is donating to out Sen. Kyrsten Sinema so she’ll oppose labor reform.
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Commentary
Some of the billionaires funding anti-LGBTQ causes are also waging war on all workers’ rights
There’s a solution to the issue and it’s obvious. It’s solidarity.
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Politics
Kyrsten Sinema is having a really bad week. Even other out congress members are condemning her now.
Five of her advisors quit this week, saying her recent actions have made it impossible to continue. And now her fellow queer legislators are turning against her.
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Health and Wellness
Democrats want Dr. Rachel Levine & HHS to issue trans youth mental health guidance
The Democratic senators also encouraged HHS to “include the voices of these youth at the table” when creating guidance.
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Politics
Democrats introduce bill to fight LGBTQ college harassment on anniversary of Tyler Clementi’s death
LGBTQ college students face twice as much harassment on campus. Democrats are trying to do something about it.
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News (USA)
Jared Polis marries husband Marlon Reis in historic & sweet ceremony
Gov. Jared Polis became the first governor in the U.S. with a same-sex spouse this week. And it only took COVID-19 to push them to tie the knot.
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Politics
Will the American government apologize for discriminating against LGBTQ people for decades?
Reps. David Cicilline and Mark Takano want the federal government to apologize to LGBTQ people whose lives were upended by discrimination sanctioned by the American government.
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Politics
Biden declares “Pride is back at the White House” after designating Pulse a national memorial
Biden signed historic legislation as he was surrounded by the victims’ families and other modern-day trailblazers. He then spoke about his administration’s pro-LGBTQ record and his son Beau’s desire to advocate for LGBTQ people.
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Politics
Senators call for the federal government to apologize for past anti-LGBTQ policies
The resolution acknowledges that at least 100,000 people and their families fell victim to anti-LGBTQ discrimination and prejudice practiced by the federal government.
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Politics
Joe Biden issues first Pride month proclamation to honor LGBTQ people “fighting to live freely”
Trump refused to issue a Pride proclamation. He sold Pride campaign t-shirts instead. Joe Biden honors the LGBTQ community instead of himself.
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Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta announces Senate campaign. He would be the first gay male senator.
The Democratic rising star opened his announcement video showing his relationship with fiance Dr. Matt Miller.
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Politics
Rand Paul calls trans schoolgirls “hulking six-foot-four guys” in bizarre Senate committee rant
Sen. Paul admitted that he doesn’t care much about women’s sports, before making an education hearing all about transgender girls in school sports.
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Politics
Pete Buttigieg is scheduled for his first Senate hearing as the transportation secretary nominee
In less than a week, the out former Presidential candidate will likely be under the hot mic, being grilled by the likes of Ted Cruz & Rick Scott.
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News (USA)
Cher raised $2 million for Joe Biden & he promised to pass the Equality Act
“Joe is smart enough, he’s kind enough, he’s strong enough. I also know that the person, woman, man, camera, TV, in the White House is an idiot.”
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News (USA)
Pete Buttigieg shows off his wedding ring at the Democratic National Convention
Sen. Tammy Baldwin talked about her childhood illness while Mayor Pete gave Joe Biden credit for marriage equality.
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News (USA)
Three gay Democratic “rising stars” to give joint keynote address at convention
This is the first time LGBTQ people will deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
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News (USA)
Here’s when to watch LGBTQ people speak at the Democratic Convention next week
Former Human Rights Campaign president Joe Solmonese is in charge of the multi-day Democratic convention.
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Biden campaign launches massive LGBTQ voter outreach program
While there are 11 million LGBTQ Americans eligible to vote in the upcoming presidential election, over 2 million aren’t registered to vote.
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Health and Wellness
House Democrats introduce a resolution to end the gay blood ban
The resolution calls on the FDA to end the ban on gay and bi men who donate blood and instead use a science-based approach.