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By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 3, 2025) — The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a pair of pivotal cases that could determine whether states can legally bar transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports — a decision that could shape the [...]
By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS - LGBT Politics USA RALEIGH, NC — (June 22, 2025) — Thousands filled the streets of downtown Raleigh this weekend for the annual Raleigh Pride Festival, rallying under the powerful banner: “Equality Hurts No One.” What began as a celebration quickly became a statement — of unity, [...]
LAS VEGAS — (03-20-20) — LGBTQ Community at risk over COVID-19 affecting the lives and livelihoods, according to the Human Rights Campaign. "Restaurants, nightclubs, gyms, 23,000 retail stores temporarily shutdown, Health care systems overwhelmed and health workers at risk. " These are some of the things reported by the Human Rights Campaign. LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS [...]
PARIS — (01-31-19) — France kicks off its nationwide Stop Homophobia Anti-LGBTQ Bullying Campaign in schools. The government is making it a mission to combat homophobia in its schools by launching the anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign in high schools. The French Ministry of National Education and Youth announced on Feb.28, the kick off of the camapaign [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA — (10-01-18) — Empire star Jussie Smollett is the new face of a new effort to save LGBTQ youth lives across the U.S. The 'Empire' actor and singer, has teamed up with the Trevor Project. A well-known LGBTQ advocacy group that has just launched its “How to Save a Life” campaign. Jussie [...]