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Pentagon Warns Anti-LGBTQ Policies Could Impact Military Readiness + More News

Officials at the Pentagon warned on Wednesday that states’ policies affecting LGBTQ+ people are potentially damaging to the military and could impact military readiness. Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Officials at the Pentagon warned on Wednesday that the current spate of anti-LGBTQ policies could potentially be damaging to the military and could impact military readiness. Continue reading “Pentagon Warns Anti-LGBTQ Policies Could Impact Military Readiness + More News”

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Donald Trump Indicted On Federal Charges For Mar-A-Lago Docs

Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account tonight that he has been indicted by a grand jury in Florida on 7 federal charges in connection to his post-presidency possession of classified documents.
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Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account tonight that he has been indicted by a grand jury in Florida on 7 federal charges in connection to his post-presidency possession of classified documents. Continue reading “Donald Trump Indicted On Federal Charges For Mar-A-Lago Docs”

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racist Voting Map

The Supreme Court ruled today that Alabama's Republican-drawn congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
U.S. Supreme Court – Fall 2022 (public domain)
The Supreme Court ruled today that Alabama’s Republican-drawn congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters. In a surprising 5-4 ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, the high court ordered the creation of a second district with a large Black population. Continue reading “Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama’s Racist Voting Map”

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RuPaul In The House + Mike Pence Goes For Trump + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • NBC Out: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the first gay immigrant elected to Congress, sashayed to the House floor on Wednesday to honor drag icon RuPaul Charles, as the centuries-old art form has become a political lightning rod in recent months. Continue reading “RuPaul In The House + Mike Pence Goes For Trump + More News”

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California Same-Sex Marriage + Louisiana May De-Transition Trans Kids + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • Politico: Californians may see a ballot initiative on the November 2024 ballot asking voters to undo Prop 8 and remove language from the California Constitution that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Continue reading “California Same-Sex Marriage + Louisiana May De-Transition Trans Kids + More News”

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Federal Judge Rules Against Florida Anti-Trans Law

A federal judge has ruled against Florida's anti-transgender law saying the ban is likely "unconstitutional."
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A federal judge in Florida has temporarily blocked parts of the state’s newly-passed anti-transgender law. The injunction came after his narrow ruling in favor of families fighting the ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Continue reading “Federal Judge Rules Against Florida Anti-Trans Law”

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29 MLB Teams Plan To Hold Pride Nights In 2023 + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • OutSports: While haters keep attacking pro-LGBTQ businesses, it’s worth noting that 29 Major League Baseball teams will be holding Pride Nights this summer. The Texas Rangers remain the lone holdout. Continue reading “29 MLB Teams Plan To Hold Pride Nights In 2023 + More News”