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Trans woman Miia Parker shot and killed in Philadelphia: ‘She was the life of the party’

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Miia Parker, a trans woman described by loved ones as “the life of the party”, was fatally shot in a parked vehicle in Chester, Philadelphia. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. She was driven to hospital by a friend she was with at around 3:30am, though this person is not cooperating with the police’s investigation, CBS Philadelphia reported. Miia, who was just 25-years-old, passed away from the injuries she sustained in hospital on 1 April. Family told the outlet that the crime…

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Exclusive: FL State Senator Shevrin Jones says ‘when you come for one marginalised person, you come for all’

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The post Exclusive: FL State Senator Shevrin Jones says ‘when you come for one marginalised person, you come for all’ appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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America Articles LGBTQ+ inclusion LGBTQ+ News Life News Study

These are the world’s most accepting cities for LGBTQ+ people

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The most accepting cities in the world and states in America have been revealed by a new study on what life is like for the LGBTQ+ people in them. The research, which was carried out by Money.co.uk, studied five key criteria to determine where each state falls in terms of its LGBTQ+ inclusiveness: – How easy it is to change the gender marker on your birth certificate and driver’s licence – The level of state support for the LGBTQ+ adults wanting to start a family – Work safety – Percentage…

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US to offer ‘X’ gender marker option on passports from 11 April

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The US celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility by announcing that citizens will be able to select ‘X’ as the gender marker on their passport applications. The process will begin on 11 April and the option will signify an “unspecified or another gender identity”. “Every American deserves the freedom to be themselves,” the White House said in a statement. “But far too many transgender Americans still face systemic barriers, discrimination, and acts of violence.” The change means that trans people travelling will no longer have to give medical certification if their…

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America Articles HIV HIV/AIDS LGBTQ+ News Life Lil Nas X Montero Music News

Lil Nas X’s “baby registry” initiative raises almost $500,000 for HIV/AIDS organisations

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Lil Nas X’s Montero “baby registry” has raised nearly $500,000 for HIV/AIDS organisations working to address the epidemic in the US. To celebrate the release of his debut album last September, the rapper connected each of the album’s songs to a different non-profit group included in the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, which works to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States. More than 175,000 people have been assisted in gaining access to quality healthcare by the organisations in question, with 13,000 having become HIV/AIDS leaders and advocates in the…

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law

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Florida’s highly controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has been signed into law by the state’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill, will restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” LGBTQ+ activists are fearful that it could totally limit any discussions or lessons on identity, the community’s history and the oppression it has faced – prompting its ‘Don’t Say Gay’ nickname. Should…

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“Say Gay” billboards appear in Floridian cities to protest ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

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Cities in Florida are displaying “SAY GAY” billboards in response to the state’s highly controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Southern Progress, a left-leaning super PAC, is responsible for the messaging, which is featured in the cities of Tallahassee, Orlando and Jacksonville. The billboards were installed on 25 March and will be displayed for a month. Each one features “SAY GAY” in black capitalised letters against a white backdrop. The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill, seeks to restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender…

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America Anti-LGBTQ discrimination Anti-trans bill Anti-Trans Sports Ban Articles LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Sports Life News Trans Utah

Utah’s Republican governor vetoes trans sport ban bill: “Please be kind to everyone”

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox cited suicide rates among transgender youth as one of his reasons for vetoing a Republican-backed sports ban bill. House Bill 11 would have seen trans girls banned from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity, something he called a flawed measure with an array of legal and financial risks. “Four kids and only one of them playing girls sports. That’s what all of this is about. Four kids who aren’t dominating or winning trophies or taking scholarships. Four kids who are just…

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America Articles Greg Abbott LGBTQ+ News Life News Openly Texas Trans

Texas bid to ban gender care for trans minors fuels LGBTQ+ rights clash

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With young transgender Americans caught in the middle of a culture war over LGBTQ+ rights, Texas has sought to clamp down on gender-transitioning medical treatments that Governor Greg Abbott says are “child abuse.” A Texas judge on Friday imposed a temporary injunction on investigations into parents that Abbott had ordered state child protection services to carry out, saying the probes endangered children and their families. Friday’s ruling marked a victory for LGBTQ+ groups, medical professionals and civil liberties advocates opposing moves by conservative politicians in dozens of states to criminalize…

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