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LGBTQ+ Afghans risk safety by protesting U.S. government & publications that “left us behind”
If the Taliban discovers the protestors’ identities, they could be arrested, tortured, and killed.
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Jen Psaki calls the record number of trans people murdered in 2021 so far “devastating”
“That’s terrible and heartbreaking to hear. It is a commitment of the President to address violence, address threats to transgender people.”
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Jen Psaki says Biden wants to send “important message” to the world on LGBTQ rights
Psaki believes that the White House’s work this weekend “sends a clear message about his commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.”
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“Ex-gays” held a “freedom march” in Washington DC & turn out wasn’t all that great
The “march” was part of a “tour” by a group of “former” gays through the nation’s capitol, lobbying for conversion therapy and against LGBTQ rights.
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Jen Psaki confirms President Biden may still nominate lesbian & transgender ambassadors
Jen Psaki was grilled on why the U.S. has never had lesbian & trans ambassadors. “Soon,” she said.
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The White House states they “certainly can” consider challenging anti-trans laws
President Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland could consider taking legal action, the White House stated. But they’re not announcing any decisions – yet.
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White House warns states that their anti-transgender bills are illegal
“Not only is this the law of the land, it’s his own deeply held view.”
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The House will vote on LGBTQ civil rights protections next week
Democrats could finally outlaw anti-LGBTQ discrimination after all these years.
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Trans people who want to serve can “walk in and join” the military. Right now.
While there is still an internal review of recruitment policy under way in the Defense Department, the Pentagon made clear that trans people can walk in and start enlisting whenever they’re ready.
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A history-making lesbian mayor in Colombia has been sworn in
“Welcome to the 21st century!” Claudia López tweeted following her swearing in as one of South America’s few out political leaders.