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LGBTQ+
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Thou shalt teach religion in schools? Activists, parents and pastors object
Forcing students to review the Ten Commandments and the Bible overall could expose them to sexism, racism and queerphobia, those suing over policies in Oklahoma and Louisiana say.
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Bucking tradition at the gay rodeo
The sport has become a refuge for LGBTQ+ cowfolx who want a taste of the Wild West, and anyone who wants to join rodeo without judgment.
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White House says it opposes gender-affirming surgery for minors
The administration’s message stands at odds with Biden’s prior broad support for gender-affirming care.
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In Texas, parents’ rights don’t extend to gender-affirming care, state Supreme Court says
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that parents only have the right to seek medical treatments for their children “that are legally available."
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How the ‘Everywhere is Queer’ app is helping LGBTQ+ people find queer-owned businesses
Founder Charlie Sprinkman spoke with The 19th about their idea to launch a digital map and directory of over 13,000 resources, from bookstores to salons and therapists.
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Inside a vogue ball for trans people in New York’s most notorious jail
Many ballroom legends have passed through Rikers Island. During the second annual ball, their art form was celebrated.
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Supreme Court to decide whether it's unconstitutional to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth
A case out of Tennessee could have nationwide implications for transgender minors and their access to health care.
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Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative
More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.
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Time is up for a far-right school board president who embroiled a California district in controversy
Temecula school board president Joseph Komrosky ushered in conservative policies and called Harvey Milk a “pedophile,” prompting a recall race against him and a rebuke from Gov. Newsom.
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A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.
If Trump is re-elected, advocacy groups expect him to enact more extreme anti-LGBTQ+ policies than those he put in place during his first term.