Chaos at Chicago Hospital: Officers Shot
💔🚨 Shots fired at a Chicago hospital! Two officers shot, one critical. Stay safe and stay tuned for updates! 🏥👮♂️
USAID Administrator Meets LGBTQ Activists in Hungary Amid Crackdown on Rights
USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with Hungarian LGBTQ activists amid the ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Hungary. Hungary has taken various measures, including a 2020 law that bans legal gender recognition and a 2021 anti-LGBTQ propaganda law. #USAID #LGBTQActivists #Hungary #LGBTQRights
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Introduced in the US
The US has already introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, most of which target the trans community. Meanwhile, only 107 pro-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed. The Equality Act has been proposed to prevent discrimination. #LGBTQrights #EqualityAct #discrimination
Tennessee Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
Tennessee Senate votes to prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender minors, including prescribing puberty blockers and hormones. Civil rights groups have threatened to take immediate legal action if and when the measure becomes law. #TransgenderRights #CivilRights #Tennessee #GenderAffirmingCare
US Appeals Court to Reconsider Connecticut Policy Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls’ High School Sports
US Appeals Court to reconsider the lawsuit against the Connecticut policy allowing transgender athletes in girls' high school sports. The policy is being challenged for violating federal law. #TransgenderAthletes #ConnecticutPolicy #HighSchoolSports
Ohio Police Arrest Gay Black Journalist During Live Broadcast at Gov. Mike DeWine’s Press Conference
A gay Black journalist, Evan Lambert, was arrested by police during a live press conference held by Gov. Mike DeWine. Lambert was targeted by police officials, who forced him to the ground and arrested him while he was reporting live on safety concerns regarding a train derailment. #Media #Journalism #SafetyConcerns #TrainDerailment #LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter
Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig Assaulted in Washington, D.C. Apartment Building
Minnesota congresswoman Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator in Washington, D.C. The attack is not believed to be politically motivated. Craig's attacker is in custody. #MinnesotaCongresswomanAssaulted #AngieCraig #PoliticalAssault
Transgender Activist Sues Right-Wing YouTuber Blaire White for Defamation
Transgender activist Eli Erlick sues commentator Blaire White for defamation after White accused her of causing the suicide of another trans woman. Erlick is seeking a jury trial and an award of punitive damages and court costs. #transgender #defamation #lawsuit #LGBTQ+
New Hampshire Students Walk Out of School to Protest Ban of Urinals
Students in New Hampshire are walking out of school after the district banned urinals in a compromise to a proposal that would have blocked children from using facilities based on their gender identity. #NewHampshire #students #urinalban #genderidentity #protest #school
NY Lawmaker Urges Chase Bank to Address Fraud of LGBTQ+ Establishment Patrons
NY Senator calls on Chase Bank's CEO to address the fraud of LGBTQ+ establishment patrons through Zelle. #LGBTQfraudChase #NewYork #fraud
Police Investigate Hate Crime Charges After Grindr User Held at Gunpoint
Be cautious of who you meet on #Grindr, after a victim reported being held up at gunpoint. #HateCrime charges may apply. #Atlanta #SouthFulton #LGBTQ