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LGBTQ

Published
June 6, 2021

How the bulletin board systems, email lists and Geocities pages of the early internet created a place for trans youth to find one another and explore coming out

For trans youth who couldn't be themselves in real life, the internet became a place for connection and self-expression.
Published
May 10, 2021

Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people

Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
Published
May 6, 2021

Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes

Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
Published
April 14, 2021

‘The Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Underwood is a former football tight end who found fame on Season 23 of 'The Bachelor.'
Published
April 12, 2021

Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies

HopeGateWay, a community of faith in Portland, voted recently in favor of disaffiliation, joining congregations on Peaks Island, Chebeague Island and in Cumberland that have taken the same step.

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Published
April 6, 2021

With veto override, Arkansas becomes first state to ban transgender youth treatment

Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue to block the ban before it takes effect this summer.
Published
April 5, 2021

Arkansas Republican governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban

However, the measure could still be enacted if the majority of the House and Senate override the veto.
Published
March 28, 2021

Bills seek to ban female transgender athletes from girls’ school sports

Backers of legislation in Maine and across the country say transgender girls and women have an unfair advantage in athletics. Advocates for transgender rights say these bills simply seek to discriminate against an already vulnerable community.
Published
March 15, 2021

Vatican says priests can’t bless same-sex unions

The note immediately disheartened advocates for LGBT Catholics and threw a wrench in the debate within the German church, which has been at the forefront of discussion on issues such the church’s teaching on homosexuality.
Published
February 25, 2021

House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

'I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,' said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.