By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) -A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected the Biden administration’s bid to revive its directive that schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms and to join sports teams that align with their gender, which has been blocked in 20 Republican-led states. A panel of the Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th […]
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Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students in Mississippi, other states
A federal judge in Louisiana on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing in four states a new rule that protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination based on their gender identity in schools and colleges. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Monroe issued a preliminary injunction barring a U.S. Department of Education rule that extended sex discrimination protections under Title IX […]
Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that it overstepped the Education Department’s authority. In a preliminary injunction granted Thursday, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty called the new rule an “abuse of […]
Higher Rates of Depression, Anxiety for LGBTQ Teens Forcibly Outed
As more states require schools to out transgender students to their families, a new study links involuntary disclosure of sexual orientation or gender identity to heightened rates of depression and anxiety. One-third of LGBTQ youth outed to their families were more likely to report major symptoms of depression than those who weren’t, according to the […]
LGBTQ advocates, lawmakers rebuke NC laws targeting trans youth in Pride Month push
Following a spate of new laws targeting transgender youth and students, advocates for the LGBTQ+ community gathered at the state legislature on Wednesday to condemn the legislation and push for further protections. Organized by Equality NC, a coalition of progressive groups met with lawmakers and delivered speeches outside the Legislative Building as part of the […]
8 best online LGBTQ therapy providers, according to mental health experts
If you’re queer and struggle with mental health, you shouldn’t feel alone. In fact, if you identify as a sexual or gender minority, you may be in greater need of mental health care than those in the general population. “Research highlights a heightened need for therapy among LGBTQIA+ individuals due to increased rates of depression, […]
Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City subway station would be renamed to commemorate the Stonewall riots that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, under legislation approved by state lawmakers as they wrapped up their session this month. The state Legislature approved a bill Wednesday directing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to change the name […]
Dolly Parton fans rush to her defense after conservative magazine attacks her support for LGBTQ rights
Dolly Parton’s fans are defending the country music icon after an essay in the Federalist conservative news site went after the 78-year-old “Jolene” singer’s faith earlier this week due to her support for the LGBTQ community. The headline, “There’s Nothing Loving About Dolly Parton’s False Gospel,” caught many people off guard. Supporters flooded social media […]
LGBTQ+ community comes out with Pride in downtown Alexandria
Among the all the flags representing the LGBTQ+ community, Ann Lowrey waved the lone American flag Saturday in the 10th annual Cenla Pride Walk through the streets of downtown Alexandria. “I’m glad that I thought to add it to our parade this year,” said Lowrey, an LGBTQ+ ally and the CEO of CLASS Healthy Living […]
Dolly Parton fans rush to her defense after conservative magazine attacks her support for LGBTQ rights
Dolly Parton’s fans are defending the country music icon after an essay in the Federalist conservative news site went after the 78-year-old “Jolene” singer’s faith earlier this week due to her support for the LGBTQ community. The headline, “There’s Nothing Loving About Dolly Parton’s False Gospel,” caught many people off guard. Supporters flooded social media […]
Kansas City honors Black LGBTQ+ culture in fourth annual 18th and Vine celebration
Growing up in Kansas City, Marquez Beasley fell in love with the historic 18th and Vine area. Now, as a singer, host and entertainer, Beasley calls the Jazz District home for many of the events he organizes, including his popular, monthly live-show series, Brunch With Quez. So when Beasley, a Black gay man, got the […]
Guardian headline about LGBTQ pride parade in Gaza is fake
An image shared online appears to show a screenshot of an opinion article in which a British columnist claims Palestinians in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip will one day host the world’s largest LGBTQ pride parade. But the supposed headline in The Guardian is fabricated, the newspaper told AFP. “Diversity and inclusion is in the heart of […]