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17 02, 2022

Gallup Poll: Record 7 percent in US now identify as LGBT

By JRL Charts|2022-02-17T14:54:54-08:00February 17th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Gallup poll LGBT numbers grow, LGBT Americans increase 7.1 percent, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, lgbt politics|

LAS VEGAS – (02-17-22) – A new Gallup poll released on Thursday shows the percentage of U.S. adults who identify as LGBT has increased to a new high of 7.1 percent. The Gallup poll also found that 86.3 percent of respondents said they are heterosexual or straight, while 6.6 percent did not reveal their sexual [...]

15 02, 2022

DC Center for LGBT Community Names Kimberly Bush Executive Director

By JRL Charts|2022-02-15T22:36:42-08:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: DC Center for LGBT Community, Kimberly Bush executive director, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, lgbt politics|

WASHINGTON D.C. – (02-15-22) – The DC Center for the LGBT Community announced on Tuesday that Kimberly Bush has been named executive director. Bush has been serving as the interim executive director under executive order but now its official. “I am most fortunate and truly honored to be of service to our LGBTQIA2S+ siblings and [...]

15 02, 2022

New Zealand Bans Gay Conversion Therapy Practices

By JRL Charts|2025-07-08T10:48:04-07:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: World LGBT News|Tags: Conversion Therapy Action Group, gay New Zealand news, lgbt politics, LGBT World News – Global LGBTQ Headlines & Politics | JRL CHARTS, New Zealand bans conversion therapy, New Zealand gay conversion therapy ban, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, prime minister Grant Robertson, Shaneel Lal|

WELLINGTON, NZ — (02-15-22) — A victory for humanity is being celebrated in New Zealand tonight as the government bans the controversial Gay conversion therapy practice. The bill passed with a near unanimous vote, after all but eight National party members voted in favor of the law banning gay conversion therapy. Conversion “therapy” refers to the [...]

10 02, 2022

First Openly LGBT Person of Color Confirmed by Senate to Ambassador-Level Post

By JRL Charts|2022-02-10T10:42:10-08:00February 10th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Ambassador-Level Post, Chantale Wong, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, LGBT Person of Color Confirmed by Senate, lgbt politics, Politics 2022|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (02-10-22) — The U.S Senate made history on Tuesday confirming Chantale Wong, the first openly LGBTQ Person of Color to an Ambassador-Level position. President Biden nominated her for the position back in July. “As the first out LGBTQ person of color confirmed to an ambassador-level position, Ambassador Wong is also a symbol [...]

9 02, 2022

Florida Senate Committee Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Will DeSantis Sign it or Bluster?

By JRL Charts|2025-09-28T13:14:48-07:00February 9th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Florida dont say gay bill, Florida LGBTQ News, Florida politics, gay Florida news, lgbt politics, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, Parental Rights Education Bill, Ron DeSantis|

TALLAHASSEE, FL — (02-09-22) — After nationwide outrage, the Florida Senate Education Committee passed its controversial 'Don't Say Gay bill' late Tuesday along party lines. The bill would bar school districts from encouraging classroom discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity. The 'Parental Rights in Education Bill', commonly referred to as the "Don't Say Gay" [...]

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