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California becomes the first US state to recognise Transgender History Month

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In a win for LGBTQ+ representation, California has become the first state to recognise Transgender History Month.  On 7 September, the exciting decision was reached after lawmakers voted in favour of House Resolution 57 – which was first introduced by Assemblymember Matty Haney. The Golden State will now recognize August as Transgender History Month starting in 2024 Before it gained statewide recognition, the trans-inclusive month was independently recognised in cities like San Francisco and Santa Clara. Shortly after the vote was cast, Haney and various trans activists held a press…

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Democrats in 16 US states pledge to protect trans youth with new legislation

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Democratic lawmakers from 16 states committed to helping transgender youth who have been affected by anti-LGBTQ+ laws in America. This will be done through legislation that will provide legal refuge to trans people and their families who have been displaced. The coalition was announced by the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and other advocate groups on 3 May, where California state Senator Scott Wiener said he is “sick of just playing defence against what these red states are doing.” “We’re going on offence, we’re going to protect LGBTQ kids and their families…

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California Senate passes landmark bill that tracks violent deaths of LGBTQ+ people

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California has passed a landmark bill that is set to track the violent deaths of people within the LGBTQ+ community. On Wednesday (1 September), the state senate unanimously passed the AB 1094 law or the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Collection Project. Under the bill, the California Department of Public Health will start a three-year program that would train medical examiners and coroners to identify and collect information on a victims sexual orientation and gender identity in cases of violent death. Homicide, use of deadly force by police and…

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A California high school cheerleading coach was fired for being gay

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A Murrieta Valley High School (MVHS) cheerleading coach was fired from his position for being gay. According to a report from the Patch, Michael Henderson was the beloved coach for the school’s cheer and stunt program for nearly three years. Shortly after his removal, Henderson filed a wrongful termination lawsuit and said that process of firing him was “flawed”. Henderson said he was “shocked” with his dismal after he received a positive end-of-year review from the school’s Athletic Director and Principal. “There was no hint that anything was wrong, he…

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