LGBTQIA
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
U.S. Catholic bishops to create first guidelines for transgender health care
One in 7 U.S. hospital beds are in Catholic systems.
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PublishedJune 10, 2023
Biden marks Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn
Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least 525 bills and enacted 78 bills that whittle away at LGBTQ+ rights, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Human Rights Campaign warns of state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights group warns of what it calls an 'unprecedented and dangerous' spike in discriminatory legislation sweeping state houses.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
As Pride month grows, so does hostility in some Maine towns
A large number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced around the country this year, including in Maine, and organizers of Pride events like those in Unity say the level of 'venom' has been sharp.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Bath to celebrate city’s first Pride Festival
The festival will be held Friday, June 16, at Waterfront Park downtown.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Church lets its light shine for peace and diversity
This weekend, UUCB will be lit up orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day; next weekend, it will be illuminated in rainbow colors to coincide with the Brunswick Pride Festival.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Target’s CEO slams ‘gut-wrenching’ threats over LGBTQ-themed goods
The company removed some items from its collection for Pride Month, saying a rash of threats made workers feel unsafe.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Texas Legislature OKs ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Texas is now poised to join at least 17 other states that have enacted similar bans.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children
Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.