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US shop owner fatally shot over having LGBTQ+ Pride flag on display

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A shop owner in the US was shot dead after a dispute over displaying a Pride flag outside her establishment broke out. Laura Ann Carleton, 66, was found deceased at her Mag Pi shop in Cedar Glen, California, on 18 August. The suspect, who fled the scene on foot, was killed by police after being found allegedly still armed nearby. He had made “disparaging remarks” about the rainbow flag on show before shooting the victim, police confirmed. After being located, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said “a lethal force…

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8 in 10 LGBTQ+ Americans fear for their safety, survey finds

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The vast majority of America’s LGBTQ+ community feel less safe in the country because of the unprecedented rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, according to Community Marketing Insight’s (CMI) 17th Annual LGBTQ+ Community Survey, which was co-sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and others. The data, which was published on 17 August, found that nearly eight in 10 LGBTQ+ adults feel less safe now as a result of the laws being passed. Approximately 43 per cent of LGBTQ+ adults reported that gender-affirming care bans, which have been enacted in more than…

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Drag-A-Thon sets Guinness World Record for longest drag stage show

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After 48 consecutive hours of non-stop drag performances, a Drag-A-Thon in Portland has set the Guinness World Record for the longest drag artist stage show. The extravaganza got underway on 10 July at the city’s legendary Darcelle XV Showplace venue before concluding two days later. “Today, in Portland, Oregon, USA, you had a time of 48 hours, 11 minutes, 30 seconds. A new Guinness World Record,” said Michael Empric, Guinness World Records adjudicator. The previous record was set six years ago in Melbourne, Australia at a time of 36 hours,…

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Two arrested after trans teen killed in South Carolina

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An 18-year-old transgender man has been found dead after disappearing while on a date in Pageland, South Carolina, police have confirmed. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Known to his friends as Jacob Williamson, the teen was last seen by family members on the evening of 30 June. Union County sheriff Eddie Cathey said police recovered what they believe to be his body on the afternoon of 4 June, Newsweek reported. Following what has been described as an “extensive” investigation by…

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US Supreme Court rules designer can discriminate against LGBTQ+ customers

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The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights by ruling that a Colorado wedding website designer can refuse to create work for members of the community if it conflicts with religious beliefs. The decision was reached by a six to three vote of the conservative supermajority and opens the door for businesses to refuse service to LGBTQ+ people based on their sexuality. The dissent from the three liberal justices, which was written by Sonia Sotomayor and joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, described the ruling…

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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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Starbucks denies claims it ‘banned’ Pride decorations in US stores

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Starbucks has adamantly denied claims from its workers union that Pride decorations have been banned in a number of US stores. “For the last two weeks, Starbucks workers have taken to social media to report that the company is no longer allowing Pride decorations in-store,” the Starbucks Workers United organisation wrote on Twitter on 13 June. “This seems to be the first year the publicly ‘pro-LGBTQ+’ company has taken this kind of stance.” It said the company was “taking a cue from Target” after the retailer recently bowed to pressure…

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Why has Pride caused an uproar in the United States?

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Pride Month takes place globally every June but preparations for this year’s celebrations in the United States have been overshadowed by a series of controversies at a time of fierce debate about LGBTQ+ rights in the country. Here’s what you need to know: What has been happening? Dozens of brands have been criticised by conservative Americans for supporting LGBTQ+ Pride, including The North Face, Build-A-Bear, Southwest Airlines, Kohl’s and Adidas. In May, retailer Target removed some of its Pride Collection of more than 2,000 products from all U.S. stores. It…

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Trans teacher removed from primary school over “safety concerns” after Pride flag set alight

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A primary school in Los Angeles has removed a transgender teacher over “safety concerns” after his Pride flag was found badly burnt. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. He had displayed the flag in a flower pot at Saticoy Elementary School and, on 22 May, found it burned and the pot broken. The incident is being investigated by Los Angeles police as a possible hate crime. “We experienced a break-in over the weekend at Saticoy Elementary that resulted in vandalism and…

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