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LA Times: Fly Your Pride Flag For Slain Shop Owner

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In the aftermath of the shooting death of a clothing shop owner in California who was shot to death by a 27-year-old man who objected to her having a rainbow flag on display, the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times says now “would be a good time” to fly your Pride flag. Continue reading “LA Times: Fly Your Pride Flag For Slain Shop Owner”

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California Store Owner Killed Over Pride Flag

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The owner of the Mag Pi clothing store in Lake Arrowhead was shot and killed during a dispute over a Pride flag on Friday evening. Police arrived to find Laura Ann Carleton, 66, with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Continue reading “California Store Owner Killed Over Pride Flag”

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Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + More News

U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman at the annual Budapest Pride march in Budapest, Hungary (screen capture via U.S. Embassy to Hungary Twitter)
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Out gay U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman was among the more than 35,000 people who participated in the annual Budapest Pride march that took place amid fears right-wing protesters would disrupt it. Continue reading “Budapest Pride + Banning Books In Kansas + 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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California Has To Defend Marriage Equality Again + More News

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year because its anti-marriage equality law Prop 8 is still on the books. If the Supreme Court reverses its Obergefell decision, Prop 8 goes back into effect.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Xtra: California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year because its anti-marriage equality law Prop 8 is still on the books. If the Supreme Court reverses its Obergefell decision, Prop 8 goes back into effect. Continue reading “California Has To Defend Marriage Equality Again + More News”