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His principal tried to stop this gay valedictorian from giving his speech. It didn’t work.

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Meet Bryce Dershem, the 18-year-old valedictorian of Eastern Regional High School in New Jersey. While giving his graduation speech, his principal cut his mic after he referred to his queer identity. Undeterred, Dershem gave his uncensored speech to the crowd anyway. The incident occurred during Eastern Regional High School’s commencement ceremony on June 17. Dershem, who identifies as gay, had an ongoing debate with the school principal, Robert Tull, over the content of his speech. Dershem had loaded his initial draft with references to his coming out as queer and his struggles with anorexia and mental health. Tull, however, forbade him to […]

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Marjorie Taylor Greene says talking about homosexuality in schools is “child abuse”

Another day and another Pride Month attack from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). When she’s not bashing Dr. Anthony Fauci and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or engaging in a double-act with fellow Rep. Matt Gaetz at pro-Trump rallies, Greene has had plenty to say about LGBTQ people. Following earlier attacks on embassies flying Pride flags, she yesterday took to Twitter to lambast what may or may not be on the school curriculum. Greene shared a video of a 14-year-old girl recently testifying before a school board meeting in a suburb of Indianapolis. The girl has not been named. In the clip, the youngster, who […]

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Tbilisi Pride Canceled After Violent Attack By Far-Right Mob, Journalists Beaten, US And EU Condemn

Euronews reports: LGBT activists in Georgia have cancelled a Pride march in the capital Tbilisi after violent clashes ahead of the parade. Violent groups stormed and ransacked the office of gay rights campaigners on Monday, Georgian authorities confirmed. Activists posted photos and videos of people breaking into the premises and some journalists had reported that their equipment was broken in the attack. After scuffles between anti-LGBT groups and the police, the organisers of the 2021 Pride said they would be cancelling the event. The Guardian reports: Video and photographs showed anti-gay protesters scaling a three-storey building to break into the headquarters of the […]

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Los Angeles passes measure limiting homeless encampments

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The Los Angeles City Council passed a sweeping anti-camping measure Thursday to remove widespread homeless encampments that have become an eyesore across the city. The measure was billed as a compassionate approach to get people off streets and restore access to public spaces in the city with nation’s second-largest homeless population, though critics said it would criminalize the problem. It wouldn’t be enforced until someone has turned down an offer of shelter. “I can’t think of any reason why we would not unite in support of what the people of Los Angeles want us to do,” said Councilman Paul Krekorian, […]

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Gay historian files lawsuit against Trump fans over “attack” of Biden campaign bus

Civil rights organizations have filed two lawsuits in federal court against dozens of individuals for harassing and “ambushing” a Biden-Harris campaign bus in October. They are also suing the San Marcos Police Department, City Marshal’s Service, and the Director of Public Safety “who turned a blind eye to the attack.” They are working with four individuals who were in or by the bus as named plaintiffs. One name plaintiff is Dr. Eric Cervini, an out historian and author of the book The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America, which was chosen as a finalist for the 2021 […]

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Protesters clash outside Los Angeles spa over trans woman disrobing

 Demonstrators clashed outside a Koreatown spa on Saturday after a transgender woman apparently disrobed in an area reserved for women. A few far-right protesters appeared to be outnumbered by those favoring transgender rights. Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly in the afternoon, said Officer Frank Lopez of the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers spread out at the scene, and an LAPD helicopter whirled overhead as demonstrators shouted at each other and, in a few cases, exchanged blows, according to social media video from the scene. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Nicholas Prange said one person who was assaulted sustained […]

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California bans state travel to 5 states over anti-LGBTQ ‘bigotry’

 California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday. Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta added Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia to the list that now has 17 states where state employee travel is forbidden except under limited circumstances. “Make no mistake: We’re in the midst of an unprecedented wave of bigotry and discrimination in this country — and the State of California is not going to support it,” Bonta said. Lawmakers in […]

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Georgia Boy Placed In Protective Custody After Family Shaves “Gay” Into His Hair And Films Physical Abuse

Metro Weekly reports: A boy in Georgia who had “gay” shaved into his head by family members has been placed in protective custody. Video of the 12-year-old youth being berated by his family went viral on social media earlier this month. In the video, the boy — identified only as Tyler — is surrounded by family members, who call him a “gay ass bitch” and accuse him of “doing gay shit.” The video zooms in on the boy’s head, showing “GAY” has been shaved into his hair. A man in the video is also shown slapping and punching the boy. The […]

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CHP targeting drivers going too fast during July 4 maximum enforcement

California Highway Patrol is looking for motorists to slow down and to stay safe on roads across the state during the Independence Day weekend. A Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period will be in place from 6:01 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from CHP. All available officers will be watching for motorists driving under the influence, distracted driving, speeding and acts of road aggression. “Motorists will help make everyone’s holiday safer on the road by observing the speed limits, avoiding distractions, staying sober, practicing patience, and being courteous to other drivers, ” said CHP […]

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Czech President Calls Transgender People “Disgusting”

Sky News reports: Czech President Milos Zeman has said he finds transgender people “disgusting”, while appearing to support a new Hungarian law banning educational programmes and material for children which the government considers to be promoting homosexuality or gender change. Asked about the law passed earlier this month by Hungarian politicians, he told CNN Prima: “If you undergo a sex-change operation you are basically committing a crime of self-harm.” “Viktor Orban says that he is not against homosexuals, but that he is against the manipulation not only of parents, but also of children in sex education,” he said. “I see no […]

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