The lawsuit argues that the new guidelines could ensnare all kinds of performances in addition to drag shows, including touring Broadway plays, professional cheerleading routines and karaoke nights at a local club.
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Former York special education teacher sues district for discrimination
Michele Figueira says the school created a hostile work environment in which she was discriminated against for being gay.
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Supreme Court protects web designer who won’t do gay wedding websites
The vote split along ideological lines 6 to 3, with the liberals in dissent.
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Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison
The guilty plea and sentencing of Anderson Lee Aldrich comes just 7 months after the shooting and spares victims’ families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial.
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Portland could become home to the state’s first affordable housing for older LGBTQ+ adults
The proposed building at 25 Casco St. would feature 55 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
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The Maine Millennial: You think queerness is a fad? Think again.
I’m more and more proud of the bravery and grit of my lesbian grandmothers.
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Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint
Brooke Hackett said the homeowners association told her all signs and flags are banned in her neighborhood, a rule that she says was never enforced until now.
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Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week, starting with the flagship location in Seattle.
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Judge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is unconstitutional
The ruling affects only the Arkansas ban but may carry implications for the fates of similar prohibitions, or discourage attempts to enact them, in other states.
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Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.