At least 10,000 people march through downtown to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights.
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Maine Voices: LGBTQ people have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go
Pride is the time to celebrate the rights that have been won and gather the strength to fight efforts to take them away.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Progress since Stonewall doesn’t negate need for Pride Month
In the shadow of a dramatic retrenchment of intolerance, the achievements and resilience of LGBTQ Americans are worth celebrating.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
White House hopefuls target Trump for anti-LGBTQ policies
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke both pledge to sign the Equality Act into law, while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders promises to unify Americans behind a push to end ‘all forms of discrimination.’
Posted inNation & World, News
NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid at Stonewall Inn gay bar
New York City’s police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: During Pride Month, focus on unfinished work
Remarkable progress has been made on LGBTQ rights, but there are still people who are marginalized.
Posted inMaine, News
Sophie Magadieu: Falmouth High School
A tireless advocate for LGBTQ youth, Magadieu has overcome personal challenges to deliver countless presentations at schools, conferences and businesses.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Proposed HUD rule would strip transgender protections at homeless shelters
The change is announced a day after housing Secretary Ben Carson told Congress that his agency had no plans to alter the 2012 Equal Access Rule.