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Gay Republican Grills Fellow Lawmaker Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill - www.metroweekly.com - Florida - Washington - George - Washington, county George
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09.03.2023

Gay Republican Grills Fellow Lawmaker Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

HuffPost. (Even Florida’s only goes up to third grade, while requiring that such topics be “age or developmentally appropriate” in older grades.)According to Newsweek, Kelley, a former teacher, said, in remarks introducing the bill, that school-age children are “very naive and easily influenced,” arguing that “exposure to such topics is inappropriate for children, creating confusion which may then cause doubt in their identities.”“It is not the place of the school to indoctrinate our children by exposing them to gender and sexual identity curriculums and courses,” she said. “Therefore, we must keep our educational instruction pure, without the political nuances.”But Christofanelli challenged the wording of Kelley’s bill and the logic behind it, wondering if the prohibitions on “sexual orientation” might prohibit teaching about heterosexuality as well as homosexuality.“I’m just going to read you the language in your bill,” Christofanelli said, referring to the prohibition on instruction regarding sexual orientation.

North Carolina Republicans Override Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills - www.metroweekly.com - USA - North Carolina
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17.08.2023

North Carolina Republicans Override Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills

Associated Press.The new law, which prohibits access to hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs, and gender confirmation surgery although minors who had begun treatment prior to Aug. 1 may continue receiving puberty blockers or hormones if their doctors deem it medically necessary and their parents consent.

Democrats in Congress Seek to Ban LGBTQ “Panic” Defenses - www.metroweekly.com - USA
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30.06.2023

Democrats in Congress Seek to Ban LGBTQ “Panic” Defenses

LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act, sponsored by openly gay U.S. Rep.

Florida Expands “Don’t Say Gay” Law to All Grades - www.metroweekly.com - Florida
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19.04.2023

Florida Expands “Don’t Say Gay” Law to All Grades

bar them from participating in some school activities — or will shame students who are being raised by same-sex parents.“This policy will escalate the government censorship sweeping our state, exacerbate our educator exodus, drive hardworking families from Florida, and further stigmatize and isolate a population of young people who need our support now more than ever,” Equality Florida, the state’s top LGBTQ advocacy group, said in a statement posted to Twitter.“Shame on the DeSantis Administration for putting a target on the backs of LGBTQ Floridians.”The new rule will take effect in one month after it goes through a procedural comment period, according to The Associated Press.The law’s expansion marks the latest move by the DeSantis administration targeting the LGBTQ community as the two-term governor seeks to elevate himself as a potential presidential contender in 2024.

Living His Best Ken: Jimmy Featherstone Thinks ‘Barbie’s’ Boyfriend Should Be Gay - www.metroweekly.com - USA
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10.04.2023

Living His Best Ken: Jimmy Featherstone Thinks ‘Barbie’s’ Boyfriend Should Be Gay

Barbie movie for casting actor Ryan Gosling in the role and making the character heterosexual.Jimmy Featherstone, a 23-year-old mini-celebrity and tabloid fixation who was offered the chance to star in a proposed reality TV show, has become known for his addictions to cosmetic surgery and tanning, which he undertakes to look like the Mattel figurine, leading the media to dub him the “real-life Ken doll.”Featherstone believes that Barbie would be more “realistic” if the character played by Gosling was attracted to men, as Featherstone is in real life.“I do think Ken being gay would suit the character more. I think gay men like to take pride in themselves,” Featherstone told the website JOE.

Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Kidnap and Kill Grindr Users - www.metroweekly.com - USA - state Louisiana
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30.09.2022

Man Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Kidnap and Kill Grindr Users

press release. According to his plea agreement, Seneca admitted to using Grindr on June 20, 2020, to kidnap and attempt to murder H.W., a gay man. Specifically, Seneca acknowledged that he used Grindr to propose a meeting with H.W., drove H.W. to an isolated house, took out a handgun and told him to put on handcuffs.

DC Health Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility - www.metroweekly.com - USA - state Maryland - Virginia
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13.08.2022

DC Health Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility

current vaccination criteria.The change in eligibility criteria comes as the number of confirmed monkeypox cases continues to tick up across the country, surpassing 11,000 cases in the United States.There are currently 321 cases of monkeypox in the District, which represents the highest number of cases per capita of any state-level jurisdiction in the country.Under the new eligibility criteria, vaccines are not solely limited to District residents, but will now be available to individuals, aged 18 or over, who work in the District, students enrolled at District universities and colleges, and people affiliated with DC Health Programs who receive health care services in the District.Those recommended for vaccination include all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who have had multiple sexual partners in the past two week, including communities considered at high risk of contracting the monkeypox virus.Those at-risk communities include gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, transgender men and women, commercial sex workers, and staff at establishments where sexual activity occurs.The expansion of eligibility is interesting, in that nearby jurisdictions like Maryland and Virginia only offer vaccines to residents of those states, despite having larger populations and fewer confirmed cases of monkeypox infection.Additionally, the expansion of vaccinations to all people, regardless of sexual orientation, represents a change from the most at-risk populations, such as men who have sex with men, who comprise more than 98% of all confirmed cases in the current outbreak.Newly eligible individuals will be able to pre-register under the new criteria through the District’s registration portal

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Gay Men in Meridian Hill Park - www.metroweekly.com - city Columbia
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15.07.2022

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Gay Men in Meridian Hill Park

press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Pruden faces five counts of assaulting the victims on federal land, one count of impersonating a federal officer, and a hate crimes sentencing enhancement, based on the belief that Pruden assaulted four of the victims because of their perceived sexual orientation. The assaults allegedly occurred between 2018 and 2021 at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, which is bounded by 15th, W, 16th and Euclid Streets NW, in the city’s Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law Goes Is Now in Effect - www.metroweekly.com - Florida - county Palm Beach - county Leon
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01.07.2022

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law Goes Is Now in Effect

WFTV. A representative for Orange County Public Schools confirmed that district officials held three separate seminars at Apopka High School last week, but disputed the content of the seminars, arguing that the advice provided in the session was not official guidance, but was simply meant to illustrate examples of how the law might be applied.“During the presentation, administrators posed hypothetical scenarios based upon the new statutes and verbal answers were provided based on the limited guidance from the Florida Department of Education,” the spokesman said. “Once further guidance is received from the Florida Department of Education, the district will provide formal guidance to administrators and staff.”A separate OCPS official told WFTV that the district needed to err on the side of caution until the Department of Education develops official guidance.

Kesha Says She’s “Not Gay” and “Not Straight” - www.metroweekly.com - Iceland
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23.06.2022

Kesha Says She’s “Not Gay” and “Not Straight”

Pop star Kesha has revived the discussion about her sexuality in a new Instagram post, explaining she’s neither gay nor straight. In the post, published on June 17, Kesha opened up about her experience with gender and sexuality identity while visiting Iceland.“In case I haven’t been straight forward enough (LOL) I just wanted to take a sec to tell everyone that you are not only enough, just as you are, but the world is so fucking lucky to have you,” the Grammy-nominated singer wrote in a post wishing her fans a “happy Pride.”“I’m not gay. I’m not straight. I don’t know what I am.

Louisiana Lawmakers Reject “Don’t Say Gay” Bill - www.metroweekly.com - state Louisiana
metroweekly.com
06.05.2022

Louisiana Lawmakers Reject “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

signed a bill into law that prohibits discussion of LGBTQ-related content in primary grades, and in secondary grades if the topic is broached in a manner that is not “age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.” Critics, who have dubbed the new law the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, argue that the only way its provisions can be enforced is either by trampling on the speech rights of LGBTQ students, students with same-sex parents, and teachers, or by censoring entire lessons related to history, biology, or sex education.On Tuesday, Louisiana’s House Committee on Education rejected the Pelican State’s own version of the law by a 7-4 vote, with three Republicans joining all the committee’s Democrats in opposing the legislation.Chief among the objections to Horton’s bill were that banning gender identity — writ large — would not simply censor transgender-related issues, but might bar teachers from using gender-related titles like “Mr.,” “Ms.” or “Mrs.” — since even cisgender people have a gender identity of their own. While Horton said that was not the bill’s intention, the committee struck down an amendment that would have removed that provision before ultimately killing the bill, reports Forbes.But Horton insisted that the legislation remains necessary, arguing that it is inappropriate for teachers to share details about their personal lives with students.

DeSantis spokeswoman calls “Don’t Say Gay” bill opponents “groomers” - www.metroweekly.com
metroweekly.com
09.03.2022

DeSantis spokeswoman calls “Don’t Say Gay” bill opponents “groomers”

now heads to DeSantis’ desk for his signature into law.Proponents of the bill say the measure — which prohibits classroom discussions or curriculum content related to sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity through third grade — is needed to protect students from learning about complicated and controversial issues before they’re old enough to understand such concepts. The measure allows parents to sue school systems if they are not kept informed of changes affecting their children’s wellbeing or the support services, including counseling, that they receive.But opponents say that the bill’s overly broad reach will punish teachers if LGBTQ-related content is broached in class, even if such issues are raised by students — regardless of the insistence of the bill’s House and Senate sponsors, Rep.

Florida House passes “Don’t Say Gay” bill - www.metroweekly.com - Florida
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25.02.2022

Florida House passes “Don’t Say Gay” bill

signaled his support for the bill.Under the bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Harding (R-Williston), teachers would be prohibited from “encouraging discussion” about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels — which in Florida, is defined as preschool through third grade — or broaching the topic “in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” The bill also allows parents to sue school districts for failing to consult them regarding “critical decisions affecting a student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being.”While supporters largely intend for the bill to discourage teachers from affirming a child’s gender identity or acknowledging sexual orientation without first consulting the parents, during a Senate hearing on a nearly-identical bill proposed by Sen.

President Biden slams Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill - www.metroweekly.com - Florida
metroweekly.com
10.02.2022

President Biden slams Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill

tweeted. “I have your back, and my Administration will continue to fight for the protections and safety you deserve.”The bill, which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill passed the State Senate Education Committee along party lines on Tuesday, with Democrats arguing that the bill will be interpreted and enforced by school districts in a way that effectively gags any discussion about LGBTQ-related topics, even in passing. A nearly identical version working its way through the House of Representatives was reported favorably from the Florida House Education & Employment Committee and has since been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.Republicans have touted the bill as a “parental rights” measure that will alert parents before their children are exposed to topics to which they morally object or think should not be broached in school, such as sexual orientation or gender identity.

Former Massachusetts superintendent alleges he was fired because he’s gay - www.metroweekly.com - Florida - state Massachusets
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07.08.2021

Former Massachusetts superintendent alleges he was fired because he’s gay

The Patriot Ledger earlier this week that the firing stemmed from text messages Devine exchanges with a 21-year-old former student who lived in Florida.

U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear case of Washington florist who refused to serve gay couple - www.metroweekly.com - USA - Washington - Colorado - state Washington - county Liberty
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02.07.2021

U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear case of Washington florist who refused to serve gay couple

remanded the case back to the Washington State Supreme Court for reconsideration, in case the decision might have been clouded by anti-religious bias.

Six Year Fight For Next-Of-Kin Recognition For Gay Couple - www.starobserver.com.au
starobserver.com.au
11.02.2021

Six Year Fight For Next-Of-Kin Recognition For Gay Couple

Six years after the death of his partner Nathan Lunson, Tasmanian resident Ben Jago is still waiting for justice and to be recognised as the next of kin. Ben Jago’s appeal seeking that the immunity from the anti-discrimination law to the Tasmanian Coroner’s Office, which had not granted him next of kin recognition, be taken away is pending in the Supreme Court of Tasmania.

Mississippi trans woman’s slaying leads to calls for LGBTQ hate crime protections - www.metroweekly.com - USA - state Mississippi
metroweekly.com
09.02.2021

Mississippi trans woman’s slaying leads to calls for LGBTQ hate crime protections

WLBT, it was people at the news station — echoing complaints it had received from the local community — who informed the Jackson Police Department of Jackson’s gender identity.According to the Human Rights Campaign, Jackson is believed to be the fourth transgender or nonbinary person to be killed in the United States in 2o21, following a year when at least 44 trans Americans lost their lives to violence.

Amy Coney Barrett apologizes for calling sexual orientation a “preference” - www.metroweekly.com
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14.10.2020

Amy Coney Barrett apologizes for calling sexual orientation a “preference”

Obergefell decision, which legalized marriage equality by striking down all bans on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. “I have no agenda, and I do want to be clear that that I have never discriminated on the basis of sexual preference and would not ever discriminate on the basis of sexual preference,” Barrett said. “Like racism, I think discrimination is abhorrent.”Later in the day, Barrett was called out for those remarks by Sen.

Texas congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones raises $100,000 following NRCC attack - www.metroweekly.com - Texas
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04.09.2020

Texas congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones raises $100,000 following NRCC attack

opposition research site allegedly attempted to cast her sexual orientation and support for transgender rights in a negative light.The site, DemocratFacts.org, is a project of the National Republican Congressional Committee, the campaign arm of the House Republicans.

Trump’s press secretary says denying gay couple’s daughter citizenship has “nothing to do” with sexual orientation - www.metroweekly.com - Washington
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01.09.2020

Trump’s press secretary says denying gay couple’s daughter citizenship has “nothing to do” with sexual orientation

The Washington Blade, a D.C.-based LGBTQ publication. Johnson specifically asked about a recent court decision in which a federal judge in Georgia ordered the State Department to recognize the citizenship of, and issue a U.S.

NRCC opposition research site attacks Texas Democrat’s sexual orientation and support for trans rights - www.metroweekly.com - Texas
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27.08.2020

NRCC opposition research site attacks Texas Democrat’s sexual orientation and support for trans rights

circumvent that restriction — including by having candidates post clip reels to YouTube, or having party campaign committees post opposition research to public websites.

United Nations calls for an end to “cruel, inhuman, or degrading” conversion therapy - www.metroweekly.com
metroweekly.com
18.06.2020

United Nations calls for an end to “cruel, inhuman, or degrading” conversion therapy

report released in May that documented the various forms the practice takes and characterized the practice as a threat to LGBTQ people across the globe.The report defines conversion therapy as “interventions of a wide-ranging nature, all of which are premised on the belief that a person’s sexual orientation and gender identity, including gender expression, can and should be changed or suppressed” when it does not comply to societal expectations of gender norms.The report, written by Victory

Switzerland approves law banning anti-gay discrimination - www.metroweekly.com - Switzerland - county Geneva
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12.02.2020

Switzerland approves law banning anti-gay discrimination

A Pride flag flies outside Place des Nations in Geneva. – Photo: Rama, via Wikimedia.

New Jersey governor signs bill banning use of gay or trans panic defense - www.metroweekly.com - New Jersey
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22.01.2020

New Jersey governor signs bill banning use of gay or trans panic defense

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy – Photo: Phil Murphy for Governor, via Flickr.

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