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Republican congressman admits lying about education and work history

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Newly elected Republican congressman George Santos has apologised for false claims he made regarding his education and employment history. Santos, who was elected in New York, admitted that parts of his CV were untrue. The 34-year-old claimed that he worked at high-profile firms such as Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. The allegation was first made in a report published by The New York Times on 19 December. He is the first Latino and openly gay Republican to be elected to congress. He was elected on 8 November and is set to…

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New York gay bar owner warns of ‘anti-gay resurgence’ after fourth attack

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Attacks on gay bars across America continue, with a New York City venue being attacked for the fourth time in a month. A CCTV video posted on Twitter shows a man hurling a brick at VERS in Manhattan, whilst patrons are still inside on Saturday night. The bar’s owner, David DeParolesa, told the New York Post that he had anticipated potential for anti-LGBTQ+ attacks when he opened it, installing shatterproof glass as protection. This meant no one was harmed by the brick, although a window was cracked by the attacker.…

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New York City Pride: Thousands line the streets in support of LGBTQ+ equality

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Days before the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall uprising on 28 June, hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of New York City on Sunday (26 June) for the annual Pride parade. Activism groups marched the parade route through Manhattan as crowds adorning rainbow, trans, and bi flags cheered in support of LGBTQ+ equality. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court on Friday (24 June), many of the people marching the parade route protested the decision to make abortion illegal in States who wish…

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“Justice for Julio”: 25-year-old found dead in taxi after leaving gay bar with three men

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Julio Ramirez was found dead in the back of a taxi after leaving a gay bar in Manhattan, New York City with three unidentified men. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers uncomfortable. Footage from nearby CCTV cameras shows Julio walking away from the Ritz Bar and Lounge at 3:17am on 21 April with the men, NBC News reported. The group then got into a taxi together and, at 4:10am, the driver approached a police officer in the Lower East Side (three miles away from the…

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New York to add ‘X’ gender marker to ID documents in “historic change”

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New York’s current governor, Kathy Hochul, confirmed that the state will soon allow residents to choose ‘X’ as a gender marker on ID documents. The change will go into effect on 24 June and is being implemented through the State’s Gender Recognition Act. New Yorkers will have the new option on their driver’s licence, learner permit, or other non-driver ID card at all of the state’s Department of Motor Vehicle offices. Governor Hochul praised the “historic change” for being “another victory in our fight to help ensure equality and respect…

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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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Rapper Kidd Creole found guilty of manslaughter after anti-LGBTQ+ attack on homeless man

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Rapper Kidd Creole was found guilty of manslaughter after killing a homeless man he assumed was gay. Back in August 2017, the 62-year-old, whose real name is Nathaniel Glover, stabbed John Jolly in Manhattan, New York. According to a report from The Associated Press, the attack occurred after Jolly asked the rapper, “What’s up?” – which Glover interpreted as a flirtatious pass. During the rapper’s trial on 26 March, his lawyer Scottie Celestin claimed his actions were in self-defence. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is New York City. It’s 12 o’clock…

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Wedding photographer loses court case after refusing to shoot LGBTQ+ couples

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A wedding photographer lost her court case against the state of New York after she sued over LGBTQ+ inclusive protections. Back in April, Emilee Carpenter filed a lawsuit against New York’s Attorney General Letitia James over non-discrimination laws. The case was initially brought forward after Carpenter refused to photograph numerous same-sex couples. After being faced with a potential fine of $100,000, the photographer filed a suit stating that the protective laws worked against her 14th amendment rights. “Just as the government cannot compel a lesbian baker to create a cake…

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