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Russia passes bill to outlaw adoption by people from countries where gender-affirming care is legal

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Russian lawmakers have moved to outlaw adoption by people from countries where gender-affirming care is legal. Russian language outlet Zona Media reports that the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Federal Assembly, has unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit the adoption of Russian children by citizens of foreign countries where gender transition is allowed. Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said the bill was aimed at protecting children who can’t protect themselves, characterizing “the West’s policy towards children” as “destructive.” “It is necessary to do everything so that new generations of our citizens grow up oriented toward traditional family values,” Volodin […]

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House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol

 Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution Monday that would ban transgender women from using female bathrooms in the Capitol just weeks before Democratic Rep.-elect Sarah McBride of Delaware is set to become the first out transgender member of Congress. The measure would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.” Asked by reporters whether her resolution was meant to target a marginalized person, Mace said, “Sarah McBride doesn’t get a say in this.” “This is a biological man trying to force himself into women’s spaces, and I’m not going to tolerate it,” she added. McBride, […]

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Lambda Legal Needs Your Support to Protect Our Community During the Second Trump Administration

Recently, we hosted a national call to share Lambda Legal’s Four-Point plan to confront what we expect from a second Trump Administration. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here. In short – Lambda Legal has been preparing for this possibility. We know how to fight this fight and we know how to win. While we may not win every fight, I promise you this: we will fight and we will fight hard. We have launched an Emergency Response Fund – and we urgently need to raise $1 million in new funds before December 31st to kick-start our efforts. Will you make a gift today? […]

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Texts threatening deportation and ‘re-education’ for gays stoke both fear and defiance

Latino teenagers in Georgia getting texts saying they are “set to be deported” by immigration authorities. A lesbian business owner receiving messages telling her she’s been assigned to an “LGB re-education camp” in Las Vegas. Immigrant families afraid to report the text messages to authorities. Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQ communities are being targeted with these kinds of disturbing text messages by people hiding behind anonymous phone numbers. Soon after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, the FBI and the Department of Justice started receiving numerous reports of racist text messages being sent to Black Americans, telling them they had been selected to […]

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Keith Haring & Betty White get the “forever” treatment with new stamps

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The United States Postal Service shared good news on Friday with an announcement they’ll be honoring two LGBTQ+ icons with stamps in 2025: Keith Haring and Betty White. “This early glimpse into our 2025 stamp program demonstrates our commitment to providing a diverse range of subjects and designs for both philatelists and stamp enthusiasts,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, Stamp Services director for USPS, where “diversity” will no doubt be under fire under the incoming administration. Enjoy it while it lasts — with a “forever” stamp. Keith Haring shot to fame in the 1980s with his iconic, graffiti-inspired drawings that became an instantly […]

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Trans teacher’s ‘grief’ at having to move states to escape anti-trans sentiment

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“Realising I would have to start anew was really hard,” a trans teacher, who wishes to be known only as Derek, tells PinkNews about his move from Missouri to Washington. “Uprooting all your connections,” was one of the hardest parts, he adds. To mark Trans Awareness Week, which runs until Tuesday (19 November), Derek opened up about his life-changing uprooting from Missouri to Washington in 2022. The teacher, who is in his 20s, says he felt “grief” at having to move but had been “forced out”. While the decision was “scary,” he’s now “really happy” and feels “certain aspects” of […]

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Donald Trump is already inspiring other countries to crack down on homosexuality

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The leader of one of the parties in Uzbekistan’s government coalition announced that they are working on a law to ban LGBTQ+ “propaganda” in the Central Asia country. And they’re giving credit to Donald Trump for the move. Alisher Qodirov is the leader of the Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party, which, along with the Liberal Democrats, controls the lower chamber of the parliament of Uzbekistan. He posted on the social media network Telegram that his party is working on a draft law to ban discussions of LGBTQ+ people. In the post, he referenced a post written by Donald Trump’s daughter […]

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Trump picks anti-trans, anti-vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services

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Donald Trump announced that he’s chosen vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of Health and Human Services, Trump said on social media Thursday afternoon.  “I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health,” Trump wrote. “The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure […]

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California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers Release Two Landmark Studies on Transgender Violence and the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation on HIV Prevention

The California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Centers (CHPRC) have released two major studies addressing urgent health and safety concerns facing LGBTQ+ communities. Both conducted by CHPRC’s California Center for HIV Syndemic Policy Research, the first study examines the disproportionate rates of fatal violence affecting Black transgender women in the United States, while the second study reveals how both progressive and discriminatory policies at state and local levels shape HIV prevention outcomes among sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) youth. These findings underscore the urgent need for both protective legislation and culturally sensitive public health interventions to safeguard marginalized communities. Find more information […]

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TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY’S “Broadway Holiday” Happens at 2 Locations

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This December, Transcendence Theatre Company and Marin Theatre invite audiences to experience the magic of Broadway Holiday, an all-new production that promises to dazzle and delight. To honor its tenth season presenting holiday productions for families, Transcendence announces two exciting firsts: For the first time, the City of Sonoma will host this year’s run at the historic Sebastiani Theatre on Sonoma Plaza, December 18–19, 2024. Additionally, Marin Theatre and Vickie Soulier will present Transcendence Theatre Company’s Broadway Holiday in a special Mill Valley run at Marin Theatre, December 12-15. “This elegant and intimate celebration blends Broadway hits with seasonal favorites, creating an unforgettable wintertime event for all ages.“Broadway Holiday is more than […]

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