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Report: LGBTQ content drove book banning efforts in 2023

Monday, April 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American Library Association released its annual list of the top 10 most targeted books of 2023 on Monday, the majority of which were challenges because of their LGBTQ content.“Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe topped the list for the third year... Read More.

LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict died by suicide, medical examiner says

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Oklahoma 16-year-old Nex Benedict died by suicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Benedict, a member of the 2SLGBTQ community, died one day after getting into a physical fight with several other... Read More.

Settlement in challenge to Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law clarifies scope of LGBTQ+ restrictions

Wednesday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A settlement has been reached in the challenge against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, HB1557, known by LGBTQ+ advocates as the "Don’t Say Gay" bill. The settlement, announced Monday, clarifies the scope of the legislation, which prohibits any classroom curriculum about... Read More.

New survey captures national divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms

Thursday, February 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Schools nationwide have been at the center of the country's culture wars. Restrictions on education and programs relating to race, gender, and sexual orientation have been implemented in several states, while schools and libraries are facing increasing waves of book-banning attempts.In... Read More.

Georgia educators sue school district over race, LGBTQ classroom restrictions

Wednesday, February 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Georgia Association of Educators and two educators filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Cobb County School officials over alleged education "censorship" due to two bills that have restricted what topics teachers can tackle in the classroom.The complaint argues that these "vague"... Read More.

Pentagon, states begin new push to help LGBTQ veterans kicked out of military

Sunday, December 24 by ABC News

(HUBBARDSTON, Mass.) -- For former Navy sailor Annie Reyes, seeing the words on paper still stings: "Reason for discharge: homosexual conduct.""We were in Bahrain in the middle of the ocean, and they're like, 'This is the perfect time to kick someone out for being... Read More.

Julianna Margulies Apologizes For Comments She Made About Black And LGBTQ+ People Who Support Palestine

Monday, December 4 by Pulse of Radio

Julianna Margulies issued a public apology on Friday (December 1st) for comments she made on a recent episode of The Back Room with Andy Ostroy podcast. The Morning Show actor has faced significant backlash for criticizing Black and LGBTQ+ Americans who support Palestine. ... Read More.

Gay and targeted in Uganda: Inside the extreme crackdown on LGBTQ rights

Thursday, October 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At a small shelter in Uganda, members of the LGBTQ community seek refuge from persecution after their government enacted one of the world's harshest anti-homosexuality laws earlier this year.Henry, whose full name is being withheld for safety reasons, runs the shelter along... Read More.

Rod Stewart refuses to play Saudi Arabia over treatment of women & LGBTQ+ community

Thursday, October 12 by ABC News

Rod Stewart has revealed he refuses to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the nation’s treatment of women and the LGBTQ+ community.“I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia. So many citizens there have extremely limited choices… women, the LGBTQ... Read More.

Why safe spaces in health care matter for LGBTQ+ patients

Wednesday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Andrew, a 39-year-old New Yorker who identifies as queer, says he got lucky with his first primary care provider, who was very queer friendly."He was straight, but raised by two dads and created a very welcoming environment," Andrew told ABC News... Read More.

First to ABC: Leading LGBTQ+ groups endorse Biden for reelection

Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Equality PAC, three of the nation's leading LGBTQ+ organizations, endorsed President Joe Biden's reelection campaign on Tuesday -- the eve of National Coming Out Day."Without question, the Biden Administration... Read More.

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On the 12th anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Pentagon on Wednesday detailed a new DOD outreach campaign that will begin reviewing discharge records of LGBTQ+ veterans in an effort to make sure they have access to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: lgbtq

Report: LGBTQ content drove book banning efforts in 2023

LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict died by suicide, medical examiner says

Settlement in challenge to Florida’s Don’t Say Gay law clarifies scope of LGBTQ+ restrictions

New survey captures national divide on teaching race, LGBTQ issues in classrooms

Georgia educators sue school district over race, LGBTQ classroom restrictions

Pentagon, states begin new push to help LGBTQ veterans kicked out of military

Julianna Margulies Apologizes For Comments She Made About Black And LGBTQ+ People Who Support Palestine

Gay and targeted in Uganda: Inside the extreme crackdown on LGBTQ rights

Rod Stewart refuses to play Saudi Arabia over treatment of women & LGBTQ+ community

Why safe spaces in health care matter for LGBTQ+ patients

First to ABC: Leading LGBTQ+ groups endorse Biden for reelection

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

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