Texas - Here's why a Texas lawmaker is threatening to defund UT if it keeps LGBTQ, gender studies

Lily Kepner

Austin American-Statesman

Midlothian, TX

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ezs note:  If you live ANYWHERE in Texas, please write the letter to the editor and say that Brian Harrison's views are demented.  And if you live in or hear Midlothian, please organize NOW to get this arsehole out of office!!!

Colorado - 2024 Review: LGBTQ Rights Coverage by the Colorado Times Recorder

James O'Rourke

Colorado Times Recorder

Olathe, CO (r)

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New York - Prop 1 in NY defined: Each side's case on abortion, LGBTQ and other rights

Chris McKenna

lohud

Garden City, NY (r)

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ezs note:  IMHO, Proposition 1 might have a few questions, but overall, allowing transgender people the right to participate in sports is a big plus.  I would vote yes.

Massachusetts - New Boston women's soccer team apologizes to LGBTQ, trans community for "Too Many Balls" campaign

Neal Riley

CBS News

Boston, MA

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‘I would probably not be here today’: LGBTQ community reacts as Tennessee legislature passes bill to ban children’s transgender therapy

Chris O'Brien

WATE

Portland, TN

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lead story - 21 most popular LGBTQ news stories of 2021

Brooke Sopelsa

NBC News

Essex Junction, VT

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Wyoming - LGBTQ, Sex Ed Books Bring Group, Protests to Wyoming Library

Jonathan Gallardo

US News & World Report

Gillette, WY

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Maine - Maine GOP’s proposed 2022 platform targets LGBTQ, abortion, labor rights

Evan Popp

Maine Beacon

Augusta, ME

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ezs note: Maine voters - if you live in an area that is held by a Republican, please do your homework to find out if your candidate supports LGBTQ rights.  If she/he does not, do your best to kick the twit out come Election Day.

Ohio - Ohio State LGBTQ, academic, mental health, community, and religious resources

Jessica Langer, Mary Kidwell, Olivia Albert, Jessica Orozco

OSU/The Lantern

Columbus, OH

Ohio State University

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New Mexico - AHA: LGBTQ at greater risk for cardiovascular events and risks

Susan Dunlap

New Mexico Political Report

Taos, NM

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ezs note:  While it's true that there are some things that you can't change, there are several important things you CAN do.  Get your blood pressure and pulse done TODAY.  If you can, see a competent psychologist.  If you smoke, start quitting today!  I know it's tough, but really, you'll feel so much better.

Vermont - Scott signs law making Vermont 14th state to ban LGBTQ ‘panic’ defense

Kit Norton

VTDigger

Barre, VT

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Delaware - LGBTQ Social Group In Delaware Brings Community Together

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TechnoCodex

Wilmington, DE

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North Carolina - LGBTQ rights fight reignited 4 years after N.C.'s 'bathroom bill' controversy

Dan Avery

NBC News

Mr. Dundon - if the North Carolina Legislature decides to punt (once again) on the "issue" of where transgender people should be allowed to pee, Hartford would welcome NHL hockey back with open arms. Go, "Brass Bonanza"!

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Kentucky - Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling 'historic,' but advocates say gaps remain in Kentucky

Chris Kenning
Louisville Courier-Journal

Madisonville, KY

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Illinois - Cooley: ‘Grateful,’ but LGBTQ work protections ‘long overdue’

Steven Spearie
The State Journal-Register

Springfield, IL

Arkansas - LGBTQ stand with BLM

Max Bryan
Arkansas Times

Fort Smith, AR

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Utah - Scott: True LGBTQ Allies Don’t Out

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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civil rights - Commentary: Protecting LGBTQ civil rights is good business

Allan Gilmour
Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit, MI

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Virginia - ‘Virginia Is For Lovers.’ Now That Slogan Includes The LGBTQ

Dawn Ennis
Forbes

Richmond, VA

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civil rights - Ohio LGBTQ civil rights bill could finally pass

Becca King
LGBTQ Nation

Lakewood, OH

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