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California recognizes same-sex marriage as a fundamental right
Proposition 3 passes with an overwhelming vote on Tuesday night, enshrining the right to marry into the California Constitution once and for all…
POLICIES
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Judge blocks LGBT student protections in 4 more states
An appeals court judge has overturned a previous ruling in order to block the Biden administration’s new Title IX policy—which protects LGBTQ+ students from discrimination…
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People can still be kicked off juries just for being LGBT
A bill introduced by out Rep. Becca Balint of Vermont (D) and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas (D) could prohibit discrimination in jury selection based on…
HEALTH
FDA told to relax tissue donation restrictions for LGBT men
Alexander “AJ” Betts Jr. loved showtunes and helping people, according to his mother, Sheryl J. Moore. When AJ was bullied at school for his sexuality, his mother told him to ignore the…
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LGBT parenting rights win in landmark court decision
A landmark ruling by a Pennsylvania court could set crucial precedent for child custody decisions when LGBTQ+ couples separate or divorce…
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Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will no longer update a transgender person’s driver’s license with their correct gender identity…
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More anti-LGBT state laws coming into effect in 2024
Fuzzy dice finally will be free to dangle in Illinois. Starting Monday, police there no longer will be allowed to pull over motorists solely because they have something…