America Still Says ‘I Do’ to Equality
💍 Most Americans still say “I do” to love—no matter who’s at the altar. But the Supreme Court might have other plans. 👀
Senate Confirms Ana C. Reyes as First Latina and Openly LGBTQ+ Federal Judge for the U.S. District Court for D.C.
Ana C. Reyes has made history as the first Latina and openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for D.C. A significant achievement for underrepresented communities in the judiciary. #historicmoment #latina #LGBTQ+ #federaljudge #USDC
Rubio and Banks Propose New Transgender Military Ban
Republican lawmakers seek to ban Americans with gender dysphoria from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces with a new bill called the “Ensuring Military Readiness Act.” Critics say it goes beyond the previous transgender military ban passed in 2017 and reversed by President Biden. #transgender #military #ban #UnitedStates #lawmakers #genderdysphoria
Nikki Haley Criticizes “Don’t Say Gay” Education Law as Insufficient in New Hampshire Hate Speech
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticizes Florida's “don’t say gay” education law as not going far enough, calling for a greater focus on new generational leadership. #NikkiHaley #DontSayGay #GOP #2024Election #Trump
New South Wales Government Under Pressure to Ban Gay Conversion Practices
The NSW government is under pressure to ban gay conversion practices. Officials have been warned "the world is watching" ahead of Sydney's 17-day WorldPride festival, which begins on Friday. #LGBTQ+ #WorldPride #gayconversionpractices
Kentucky Republicans introduce bill to restrict drag shows near “locations that cater to minors”
Kentucky Republicans seek to keep drag shows at least 1,000 feet away from "locations that cater to minors," including schools, churches, and parks. This controversial bill is sparking outrage in the LGBTQ community. #Kentucky #Republicans #dragshows #LGBTQ #controversy
Japanese Prime Minister Apologizes for Aide’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida apologizes to the LGBTQ community for discriminatory remarks made by his former aide. Activists are now urging the government to adopt an anti-discrimination law for sexual minorities. #LGBTQrights #Japan #FumioKishida #antidiscrimination #MasayoshiArai #sexualminorities
Spain Expands Abortion and Transgender Rights for Teenagers, Enacts Paid Menstrual Leave
Check out the groundbreaking new laws just passed in Spain! Teenagers can now access abortion without parental consent, workers are entitled to paid menstrual leave, and transgender citizens can change their legally registered gender without medical supervision. #Spain #reproductiverights #transgenderrights #menstrualleave #LGBTQ #sexualconsentlaw
North Dakota House Passes Bills Omitting Transgender Identity and Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
North Dakota passes bills omitting transgender identity and criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors. LGBTQ advocates are concerned about sweeping Republican-led efforts to erase the legal existence of transgender people. #LGBTQrights #NorthDakota #transgender #genderaffirmingcare
Georgia Senator Seeks to Limit Discussion of Gender Identity in Schools
Georgia Senator Carden Summers seeks to prevent teachers from discussing gender identity with students, but critics say it's an extremist political stunt. <br> The proposed bill would limit exposure to gender for students and require parents to opt their children into sex education classes. Opponents argue it would violate free speech rights and prevent teachers from counseling students on gender identity issues. #Georgia #genderidentity #LGBTQ #sexeducation #freespeech #studentcounseling
Florida “Don’t Say Gay” Law Challenge Dismissed by Federal Judge
Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law has faced another legal challenge, which has been dismissed by a federal judge. Critics argue that the law restricts discussions about LGBTQ issues in schools, while supporters say it protects parental rights. #DontSayGay #Florida #LGBTQ #education #lawsuit