LAS VEGAS — (07-02-22) — Ten anti-LGBTQ bills that were passed by Republican legislatures are now law as of July 1, 2022. The Republican party launched its culture war against the LGBTQ community last year. Not only are they attacking LGBTQ+ adults but also LGBTQ youth in school sports, LGBTQ groups and now, teachers are [...]
UNITED KINGDOM — (06-22-22) — Great Britain's first openly gay senior judge, Lord Etherton, will lead a review into the impact of the country's historical ban on LGBT veterans serving in the armed forces. Lord Etherton's inquiry will look at how veterans were affected by the discrimination of being gay. LGBTQ advocates are hoping for [...]
LINCOLN, NEB — (06-14-22) — Nebraska's capital city sent shockwaves through the state on Monday when the City Council rescinded an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after unanimously approving the measure. The Lincoln City Council voted 4-3 Monday to rescind the February revision to the city’s [...]
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC – (06-08-22) – Holly Springs Mayor Sean Mayefskie announced during a Town Council meeting Tuesday night, the town won’t issue a Pride Month proclamation recognizing the LGBTQ Community and LGBTQ Rights. “I think our actions as a town speak louder than the words,” said Mayefskie. “And that’s the reason for my decision.” [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — (06-01-22) — The U.S. Marine Corps marked the first day of “Pride Month” with a celebratory image featuring rainbow bullets. “Throughout June, the USMC [U.S. Marine Corps] takes #Pride in recognizing and honoring the contributions of our LGBTQ service members,” the U.S. Marine Corps said in a statement posted on Twitter @USMC. [...]