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President Biden Issues Transgender Day Of Visibility Proclamation

President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation today recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility
President Joe Biden (photo via public domain/Flickr/WhiteHouse)
President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation today recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility which has been observed since 2009. Continue reading “President Biden Issues Transgender Day Of Visibility Proclamation”

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News Round-Up: March 26, 2022

Transphobic author J.K. Rowling had to scramble after Russian President Putin tried to align himself with her
J.K. Rowling (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: J.K. Rowling had to scramble after Russian President Putin defended her against cancel culture.  The Harry Potter author basically said, “I’m a transphobe, but not that kind of transphobe.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: March 26, 2022”

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Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine

President Joe Biden has ordered $350 million in military aid released to Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the eastern European country continues
President Joe Biden (photo: White House/Public Domain)
President Biden has instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to release an additional $350 million for military aid for Ukraine as the invasion by Russia continues. Continue reading “Biden Orders $350 Million In Military Aid To Be Released To Ukraine”

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Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled his support for a bill that would prohibit the mention of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s primary schools, while the White House make clear its opposition to the anti-LGBTQ legislation. Continue reading “Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill”

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Biden, Obama And More Celebrate The Life Of Harry Reid

President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama spoke at the memorial service for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer all celebrated the life of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at a memorial service in Las Vegas on Saturday. Continue reading “Biden, Obama And More Celebrate The Life Of Harry Reid”

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Biden’s World AIDS Day Proclamation Includes LGBTQ+ Community

President Joe Biden signs presidential proclamation for World AIDS Day

In a proclamation recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day, President Joe Biden acknowledges the disproportionate impact the disease has on communities of color, adolescent girls and young women, and the LGBTQI+ community. Continue reading “Biden’s World AIDS Day Proclamation Includes LGBTQ+ Community”