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Non-binary student tragically dies after being attacked in school toilet

A 16-year-old non-binary student from Oklahoma has tragically died after being beaten in a school toilet. On 7 February, Nex Benedict suffered severe head injuries after a “physical altercation” at Owasso High School. Nex told their mother that they, and another trans student, had allegedly been in a fight with three older girls, where they were knocked to the ground and hit their head on the floor. Sue Benedict, Nex’s mother, told The Independent that Nex was badly beaten with bruises over their face and eyes, and scratches on the…

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Articles Gender-affirming care LGBTQ+ News Life News Oklahoma Trans Rights trans youth

Oklahoma hospital forced to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth due to law

In a massive blow to LGBTQ+ rights, a prominent Oklahoma-based hospital has ended its gender-affirming care for trans youth due to an archaic new law. On 4 October, the state’s conservative governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 3 into law.  Under the new legislation, the University of Oklahoma Medical Center and its children’s hospital will be eligible to receive over $108 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. However, due to Stitt’s anti-trans political stance, the prestigious hospital will only be able to collect the funds if…

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Articles Culture Disney Films LGBTQ+ censorship LGBTQ+ News Lightyear News Oklahoma Pixar Same-Sex Kiss

Cinema faces backlash after attempting to “fast-forward” through Lightyear’s same-sex kiss

Moviegoers have slammed a local movie theatre after it promised to “fast forward” Lightyear’s same-sex kiss.  On 17 June, Pixar finally released the highly anticipated origin story of everyone’s favourite space cadet.  The movie explores the exciting adventures of the famed Toy Story doll Buzz Lightyear – which is voiced by Chris Evans. The new film also introduced an array of new characters, including Buzz’s openly queer best friend and commanding officer, Alisha Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba).  But what has set the project apart from other Disney films is the inclusion…

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Anti-trans bill anti-trans discrimination Articles bathroom ban Kevin Stitt LGBTQ+ News Life News Oklahoma Republican

Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt signs horrific anti-trans bathroom bill into law

In a massive blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt has signed another bill targeting trans youth. On 19 May, conservative lawmakers in the state’s Senate and House of Representatives passed the archaic SB 615 with a 38-7 vote. Under the harmful legislation, schools will require students to use restrooms that reflect the gender on their original birth certificates. The law will be enforced in both public schools and charter schools with students between pre-school and 12th grade. The bill also states that students who don’t comply with the…

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