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500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the US last year – here’s what you need to know

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With the introduction of more than 500 bills, 2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in the US. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER In 2021, more than 250 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills were introduced by lawmakers in the US, making it the worst year in recent history for this type of legislation. Just two years later, this number more than doubled, with 2023 setting a new record for bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community at more than 500. From drag bans to restrictions on transgender people’s participation in sport,…

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P!nk to give away thousands of banned books at Florida tour dates

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P!nk is giving away 2,000 banned books during her Florida tour dates this week in protest of censorship laws sweeping through the US. In partnership with PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy group, she will distribute copies of some of the books that have appeared on the organisation’s Index of Banned Books. “It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of colour,” the ‘Who Knew’ singer said in a statement shared by PEN America. “We have…

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Kesha’s newfound freedom takes centre stage during Only Love Tour – review

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Kesha took her highly anticipated ‘Only Love Tour’ to Orlando, Florida in a show that celebrated her longstanding legacy while looking towards a brighter future. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK Attending a Kesha concert in 2023 without some knowledge of the legal battles she was tied up in throughout the last decade is impossible – and she knows it too. Instead of opening her show in Orlando, Florida with the smash hit ‘Tik Tok’ or the diamond-selling ‘Timber’ like she may have several years ago, she takes to the stage belting out…

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Federal appeals court upholds block on Florida’s archaic drag ban

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A Florida appeals court has rejected the Ron DeSantis administration’s appeal to enact the state’s harmful drag ban.  Back in May, the Republican governor targeted the LGBTQIA+ community, yet again, when he signed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills into law.  One of the pieces of legislation that the conservative official signed was SB 1438, or the “Protecting Children’s Innocence” bill – which allows the state to revoke licenses from businesses if they allow children to attend “adult live performances,” such as drag shows. Shortly after the bill was signed into law, LGBTQ+…

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Peaky Blinders team slams Ron DeSantis over his bizarre anti-LGBTQ+ campaign ad

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The team behind Peaky Blinders have slammed Florida governor Ron DeSantis for using their character in an anti-LGBTQ+ campaign video.  Over the last few years, the Republican figure and his political allies have ruthlessly targeted Florida’s LGBTQ+ community with horrific legislation and rhetoric. From the disturbing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to the various bills attacking the rights of trans youth, the presidential hopeful has made it his mission to alienate the state’s LGBTQ+ citizens. On the last day of Pride Month, the 44-year-old’s campaign team shared a video targeting his…

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban

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In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Florida’s archaic anti-drag ban.  On 17 May, the state’s Republican governor Ron Desantis targeted the queer community, yet again, when he signed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills into law.  One of the pieces of legislation that the conservative official signed was SB 1438, or the “Protecting Children’s Innocence” bill – which allows the state to revoke licenses from businesses if they allow children to attend “adult live performances,” such as drag shows. Shortly after the bill was signed into law, LGBTQ+…

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“Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills

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The post “Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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Gabrielle Union slams Florida governor Ron DeSantis over the state’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws

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Gabrielle Union has condemned Florida governor Ron DeSantis over the state’s various anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Over the last few years, the Republican governor and his political allies have targeted the local LGBTQ+ community with horrific legislation.  From the disturbing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to the various bills attacking the rights of trans youth, the state’s conservative lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing down their hateful rhetoric.  Due to DeSantis’ harmful crusade against the community, an array of LGBTQ+ activists and allies have left the state to escape the various hateful…

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Penguin Random House and PEN America sue Florida school district over archaic book ban

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Penguin Random House and various LGBTQ+ advocates have taken legal action against a Florida school district due to its book bans.  Over the last few years, right-winged lawmakers from various states – including Florida, Texas, and Utah – have used their power to ban books with LGBTQ+ content and themes regarding race and diversity.  According to PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans, the first half of the 2022-2023 school year had “1,477 instances of individual books banned, affecting 874 unique titles.”  While conservative lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing…

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