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Library book ban attempts are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
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A pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at libraries in comic book hero's hometown
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metropolis-illinois-library-books-battle-superman-rcna148352
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people: Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for ...
apnews.com/article/jill-biden-trump-bully-lgbtq-election-d94d9fe02ebc6ebba074d8ad3176e16c
Quick Glance: Jill Biden warns of Trump's danger to LGBTQ2S+ community
- Jill Biden warned LGBTQ2S+ voters against the re-election of Donald Trump, whom she labeled as a 'bully' and deemed dangerous to their community.
- She urged to fight against external forces working to undo the hard-won rights of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
- Voters in this demographic group overwhelmingly supported Biden in 2020, and their support is crucial for Biden's re-election.
- Jill Biden highlighted President Biden's achievements in LGBTQ2S+ rights and called for continued fight for freedom and equality.
Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books: Across the country, book bans and attempted bans have soared to the highest levels in ...
apnews.com/article/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison-0914fa6cbb2a99b540cbbd28a38179b4
LGBTQ-themed books most targeted by bans, says American Library Association: More than half of 2023’s most challenged library books have LGBTQ themes or ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4581179-lgbtq-themed-books-most-targeted-by-bans-says-american-library-association/
Book Bans: The Most Challenged Books of 2023 Target LGBTQ Experiences: Amid a nationwide surge in book bans, memoirs and novels that deal with the experiences of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/08/books/banned-books-2023.html
DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections: Florida has seen a spike in book challenges and restrictions.
abcnews.go.com/US/desantis-scales-back-book-ban-law-amid-spike/story
Librarians say they face threats, lawsuits, jail fears over ongoing book battles: Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a law restricting book access for minors.
abcnews.go.com/US/librarians-face-threats-lawsuits-jail-fears-ongoing-book/story
'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book: White Rural Rage has become a best seller—and kindled an academic controversy.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/white-rural-rage-criticism/677967/
Seaside town's promenade will host Pride extravaganza: Success of last year's event prompts selection
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/seaside-towns-promenade-host-pride-28944017
Maren Morris Silences Complaints Over Bringing Her Son To A Drag Show: The star talked about bringing her 4-year-old to an all-ages drag performance during an ...
huffpost.com/entry/maren-morris-defends-son-drag-show_n_661c1c02e4b0652fa84d87ec
James Patterson speaks out on $500 bonuses to bookstores, librarians: The author made the donation to celebrate the release of his new book.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/james-patterson-donation-bookstores-librarians-109072551
Nashville Predators host 9th annual Pride Night during Thursday's game: Fans have the opportunity to join the Nashville Predators and support the LGBTQ+ ...
newschannel5.com/news/nashville-predators-host-9th-annual-pride-night-during-thursdays-game
I'm a Black Librarian. We're Being Threatened: For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
newsweek.com/i-am-black-librarian-we-are-being-threatened-1890695
LGBT adults more likely to experience discrimination in the exam room: Negative interactions with the health care system can hurt patient health.
axios.com/2024/04/03/lgbt-health-care-discrimination
ALA Gilbert North coach fired over decisions related to Preston Lord defendant: American Leadership Academy issued a statement explaining why Randy Ricedorff was ...
azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/04/gilbert-football-coach-fired-over-decisions-related-to-preston-lord/73207562007/
Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
nbcnews.com/news/world/vatican-blasts-gender-affirming-surgery-surrogacy-gender-theory-rcna146824
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
- The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.
- Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.
- The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.
- The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
LGBTQ rights: Inclusive church welcomes all in Cuba: After the 1959 revolution, Cuba repressed gay people and many were sent to labor camps ...
apnews.com/article/cuba-lgbtq-gay-rights-catholic-evangelical-29e45106d382890865870ff3534236ce
Librarians already under attack as activists challenge books. Now they could go to prison
omaha.com/news/nation-world/education/book-bans-libraries-lawsuits-fines-prison/article_bb9ae789-d5e3-51c5-ae5d-5cae7185eec2.html
Dignitas Infinita Vatican: The church’s concerning statement on gender-affirming surgeries, explained
vox.com/24126650/vatican-dignity-trans-rights-gender-affirming-surgeries
Fed up librarians struggle to contain rampant sex, drug use and violence at branches across the country
nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/librarians-struggling-to-contain-sex-drug-use-and-violence-across-the-us/
Benedict backed me up on rights for LGBT couples, Pope Francis says: Pope Francis found an ally in his predecessor Benedict XVI when he spoke in favour of civil ...
reuters.com/world/europe/benedict-backed-me-up-rights-lgbt-couples-pope-francis-says-2024-04-02/
'It's Been Devastating': A Q&A With The Top Librarian Fighting The GOP's Book Bans
huffpost.com/entry/american-library-association-emily-drabinski-book-bans_n_66102163e4b083254eac0549
I Was A Happily Married Mother Of 4. Then I Met A Woman At Pilates.: "'I can’t explain it,' I told my husband. 'But it’s all-consuming. I go to bed thinking ...
huffpost.com/entry/married-25-years-pilates-gay_n_65ee38efe4b032e17a82368f
Thai LGBT activists celebrate vote that brings marriage equality closer: Thai LGBT activists celebrated another victory on Tuesday after a marriage equality bill ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-lgbt-activists-celebrate-vote-that-brings-marriage-equality-closer-2024-04-02/
Report: LGBTQ content drove book banning efforts in 2023: The latest report marks the start of National Library Week.
abcnews.go.com/US/report-lgbtq-content-drove-book-banning-efforts-2023/story
LGBT club owner arrested in Russia extremism: The owner of a popular gay bar was arrested and will face trial with two of his employees amid the latest crackdown ...
dw.com/en/lgbt-club-owner-arrested-in-russia-extremism/a-68709295
Vatican opposes criminalisation of homosexuality, top cardinal says: The Vatican opposes the criminalisation of homosexuality as practiced by a number of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/vatican-opposes-criminalisation-homosexuality-top-cardinal-says-2024-04-08/
Furious LGBT Scottish Greens say party could leave Government over NHS puberty blockers pause
news.stv.tv/politics/furious-lgbt-scottish-greens-say-party-could-leave-government-over-nhs-puberty-blockers-pause
Alabama pushes two bills to restrict what’s in the library: ‘It’s creating a nanny state.’
al.com/news/2024/04/alabama-pushes-two-bills-to-restrict-whats-in-the-library-its-creating-a-nanny-state.html
Tennessee passes bill permitting non-accepting parents to adopt LGBTQ children: Tennessee passed a bill Monday that will allow potential parents who hold ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4570946-tennessee-passes-bill-permitting-non-accepting-parents-to-adopt-lgbtq-children/
Liberals can’t fight censorship with one hand while enabling it with the other: When the American Booksellers Association issued an apology about a book that ...
inquirer.com/opinion/liberal-censorship-banned-books-american-booksellers-association-20240402.html
Saudi Arabia will host the women's tennis WTA Finals for the next three years: Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals as part of a three-year deal with the ...
apnews.com/article/wta-finals-saudi-arabia-riyadh-4b7052f076b0d3098d78706f3a5654f8
Schools are censoring websites for suicide prevention, sex ed, and even NASA: Records from across the country show just how much of the internet is blocked by ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/13/school-porn-filters-block-suicide-prevention-lgbtq-sites/73293675007/
Author Julia Alvarez on book bans and her latest work: Some of Alvarez's works have faced attempted book bans, but they've been instrumental in bringing light to ...
axios.com/2024/04/02/book-ban-school-latino-public-library
Out LGBTQ celebrities: Billie Eilish, Ncuti Gatwa, Gabby Windey, Bella Ramsey and more
usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/celebrities/2018/06/13/out-lgbtq-celebs/35626395/
A dead LGBTQ activist, a sensual massage and phone records: Court told that the prime murder suspect used Chiloba's phone number to pay for massage services ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/a-dead-lgbtq-activist-a-massage-and-phone-records--4584576
‘Queering the Fair’ examines the contributions of LGBTQIA+ artists in Texas: Pride Museum of Texas visionary Michael H. Dewberry will lead this unique tour for ...
dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/2024/03/31/queering-the-fair-examines-the-contributions-of-lgbtqia-artists-in-texas/
Pennsylvania school board cancels gay actor’s upcoming anti-bullying talk, citing his ‘lifestyle’
inquirer.com/news/nation-world/maulik-pancholy-30-rock-cumberland-valley-school-district-pennsylvania-assembly-canceled-lgbtq-20240418.html
I'm a trans man. We don't have a secret agenda – we're just asking you to let us live.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/03/30/trans-day-visibility-2024-america-anti-transgender-politics/73122753007/
LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
Italy’s LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Levels Have Stopped Improving: Italy’s level of LGBTQIA+ inclusion has stopped improving and is now lagging advances seen in the rest ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/italy-s-lgbtqia-inclusion-levels-have-stopped-improving
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Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but transgender sports rule still on hold
apnews.com/article/title-ix-sexual-assault-transgender-sports-d0fc0ab7515de02b8e4403d0481dc1e7
Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-top-headlines/ap-latter-day-saints-president-approaches-100th-birthday-with-mixed-record-on-minority-support/
The People's Joker Review: 'Unauthorized' Trans Reimagining Is a Delight
movieweb.com/the-peoples-joker-review/
The best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now | Digital Trends: Amazon Prime has an impressive and versatile library of LGBTQ movies ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/best-lgbtq-movies-amazon-prime/
LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Miami with more than 50 films: Unrequited love. Secret lives. A dramatic retelling of a tense moment in Wilton Manors ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/lgbtq-film-festival-returns-to-miami-with-more-than-50-films/
Woman says 'it's ridiculous' after trying new hair salon: Chelsey Harwood tried a new salon for the first time as she wanted a change in style
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/woman-says-its-ridiculous-after-29011836
'Spirit of Ecstasy,' 'Mutt' to Bookend India’s Kashish LGBTQ+ Festival: Héléna Klotz's 'Spirit of Ecstasy' will open the 2024 Kashish LGBTQ+ film ...
variety.com/2024/film/asia/spirit-of-ecstasy-mutt-kashish-lgbtq-film-festival-india-1235976313/
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Netflix LGBTQ Documentary 'Outstanding' Unveils Teaser, Premiere Date: LGBTQ comedy documentary film "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is set to ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/netflix-outstanding-rosie-odonnell-billy-eichner-wanda-sykes-1235972980/
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Turkey’s Finance Ministry announces World Bank loan for 'vulnerable groups' has 'nothing to do with LGBT'
duvarenglish.com/turkeys-finance-ministry-announces-world-bank-loan-for-vulnerable-groups-has-nothing-to-do-with-lgbt-news-64209
Express View on Centre’s panel of queer rights: Better late than never: The committee to examine issues of queer community is welcome. It must hold wide-ranging ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-on-centres-panel-of-queer-rights-better-late-than-never-9278434/
Central Bucks’ former superintendent may lead a new district: ‘At what point did people think this guy is a good fit?’
inquirer.com/education/oley-valley-central-bucks-abram-lucabaugh-superintendent-20240418.html
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill: The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from LGBTQ community ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/8/fears-of-discrimination-persist-in-thailand-despite-looming-same-sex-marriage-bill
Poppy Playtime Creator Says Chapter 4 Villain Will Be A "Fan Favorite": Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger has said that Poppy Playtime's next villain ...
dualshockers.com/poppy-playtime-chatper-4-villain-will-be-fan-favorite/
Russian poetry prize bans entries from transgender people: A Russian poetry competition has banned transgender people from submitting entries this year ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-poetry-prize-bans-entries-transgender-people-2024-04-16/
10 LGBTQ+ series that will open your mind and touch your heart: From teen dramas to engaging period series, here are 7 LGBTQ+ series to binge-watch right now ...
vogue.in/content/lgbtq-series-that-will-open-your-mind-and-touch-your-heart
Louisiana House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' pronoun bills aimed at LGBTQ+ community: The chamber passed bills to limit talk of gender identity and sex in schools ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/lgbtq-dont-say-gay-bills-louisiana-legislature/article_b7061162-7bf0-5712-be89-e16e1d465328.html
Instagram’s shift away from political content raises questions about what counts as ‘political’
thehill.com/policy/technology/4597655-instagrams-shift-away-from-political-content-raises-questions-about-what-counts-as-political/
Bills Fighting Book Bans May Have Unintended Consequences—Library Penalties: Democratic lawmakers have been introducing new state laws to try and combat GOP ...
essence.com/news/book-bans-library-penalties/
MK influencer sells LGBTQIA+ party regalia but Zuma’s same-sex remarks put damper on enterprise
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-18-mk-influencer-sells-lgbtqia-party-regalia-but-zumas-same-sex-remarks-put-damper-on-enterprise/
How Georgia's Ruling Party Is Using Laws On 'Foreign Agents' And 'Gay Propaganda' To Maintain Its Grip On Power
rferl.org/a/georgia-foreign-agents-law-gay-propaganda-elections/32909642.html
As Seattle Pride turns 50, who are WA’s LGBTQ+ changemakers?: For the Seattle Pride Parade's 50th anniversary, we're compiling a list of local LGBTQ+ ...
seattletimes.com/life/culture/as-seattle-pride-turns-50-who-are-was-lgbtq-changemakers/
Ayesha Harris Signs With Innovative Artists: Actress Ayesha Harris, one of the industry's rising LGBTQ+ voices, has signed with Innovative Artists for ...
deadline.com/2024/04/ayesha-harris-innovative-artists-1235887178/
Queer Reception: Mexico's LGBTQ-Owned Hotel, Where Every Guest Feels At Home: The hotel, the first in San Cristóbal de Las Casas to be staffed by a mostly queer ...
worldcrunch.com/casa-venus-lgbtq-hotel-inclusivity
Police identify 7 suspects in alleged anti-LGBTQ assault on two Michigan State students
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/police-identify-7-suspects-alleged-anti-lgbtq-assault-two-michigan-sta-rcna148203
Poppy Playtime CEO Shares LGBTQ+ Experience In The Games Industry: Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger shares his hopes to inspire others in the LGBTQ+ community ...
dualshockers.com/poppy-playtime-ceo/shares/lgbtq-experience-in-games-industry/
Apex Legends Tournament Sparks Backlash From Queer Fans And Allies [Update]: The Esports World Cup is based in Saudi Arabia, which has laws against LGBTQIA+ ...
kotaku.com/apex-legends-lgbtqia-characters-tournament-saudi-arabia-1851411189
Parents accuse Hilliard City Schools of forcing female student to identify as male
dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2024/04/16/parents-accuse-hilliard-schools-for-forcing-girl-identify-as-boy-federal-lawsuit-columbus-ohio-lgbtq/73338943007/
EXPLAINER: What is intersex?: Intersex people have always been around, but they have been widely misunderstood. Here are some things you should know about the ...
rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/things-to-know-intersex/
Milwaukee's Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/milwaukee-council-now-has-most-black-female-and-lgbtq-members-ever/73196997007/
LGBT+ meeting: sex with young people: Two leaders of the Sozialwerk.LGBT+ association with a meeting in Chur are suspected of having sexual contacts with young ...
suedostschweiz.ch/graubuenden/leiter-stehen-unter-verdacht-lgbt-treff-sex-mit-jugendlichen
Louisiana librarians could face longer jail time than criminals guilty of assault in new bill
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/education/longer-jail-times-for-librarians-than-assaulters-with-hb-777/article_b4445f60-f386-11ee-8931-b326a8f3aa97.html
Head of Buchser LGBT+ association accused: Two leaders of a club based in Chur and Buchs are accused of having sexual contact with young people.
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/leiter-von-buchser-lgbt-verein-beschuldigt
Exclusive: Grindr plans to offer a pocket "gayborhood": The gay dating app's CEO says new features will broaden the service's appeal.
axios.com/2024/04/16/grindr-changes-location-services
How Russian Pro-War Song Was Hijacked to Become New LGBTQ+ Anthem: The song “Мой бой” (My Fight), by the Russian singer Shaman has become a TikTok sensation with ...
kyivpost.com/post/31179
OutBermuda appoints six new directors: OutBermuda, the island’s only LGBTQ+ registered charity, has appointed six new directors to its board ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20240415/outbermuda-appoints-six-new-directors/
TikTok Users Turn Russian Pro-War Song Into ‘LGBT Anthem’: A song by the Russian pro-war pop star Shaman is being used in TikTok videos showing same-sex couples ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/15/tiktok-users-turn-russian-pro-war-song-into-lgbt-anthem-a84847
Ghana Election: Anti-LGBTQ Bill Becomes Political Topic: Ghana’s top two contenders for president have denounced homosexuality, without saying if they would sign ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/anti-lgbt-bill-becomes-political-hot-potato-for-ghana-elections
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One in four US adolescents identify as non-heterosexual, comparative analysis finds
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-adolescents-heterosexual-analysis.html
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