Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou

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Christian nationalist law firm threatens to sue school over trans teacher

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A right-wing law firm has threatened to sue North Carolina’s Wake County Public School System unless it lets parents opt their children out of a class taught by a transgender teacher. The Thomas More Society set out its demands in a letter dated 15 September, giving the district 15 days to comply before it files suit. The demands include restrictions around pronouns, LGBTQ+ discussions, and access to facilities, including urging the district to agree not to discipline students for using incorrect pronouns for the teacher. The group also wants assurances that “no employee can retaliate” against a student who opts out of […]

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Lauren Boebert denies ethics complaint alleging ‘lesbian’ relationships with staffers

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Rep. Lauren Boebert has denied an ethics complaint alleging she had sexual relationships with three staffers, including two women, and arranged a $200,000 payment connected to the claims. The complaint was filed with the House Committee on Ethics on 17 September. A spokesperson for the Colorado congresswoman, 39, said: “Congresswoman Lauren Boebert rejects these allegations as utterly false and there is no truth to them whatsoever. This is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt designed to manipulate the ethics process, create headlines, smear her, and generate clickbait.” The complaint alleges Boebert had relationships with three House employees under her […]

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‘Relentless’ manhunt launched after three men stabbed outside Liverpool LGBTQ+ venue

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Police have launched a “relentless” manhunt after three men were stabbed near Liverpool city centre’s G-Bar in the early hours of 20 September. All three were taken to hospital, with two in stable condition and a third suffering minor injuries. Officers were called to Tithebarn Street shortly after 6.30 am, where the victims were found injured and are now appealing for information. Police said a suspected weapon had been recovered and would be forensically examined as enquiries continued. Detective Chief Inspector Lisa McNaughton said: “We understand the concern that such a serious incident will cause in the community. This is […]