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Biden To Join Auto Workers Picket Line + More News

President Joe Biden

Some news items you might have missed:

• White House: President Biden will travel to Michigan on Tuesday and join auto workers on the picket line to “stand in solidarity with the men and women of UAW as they fight for a fair share of the value they helped create.” Continue reading “Biden To Join Auto Workers Picket Line + More News”

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Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: In spite of the worsening LGBTQ-rights situation in Hungary, ELLE Hungary is defiantly featuring two gay dads on the cover of its latest issue to “contribute to the acceptance of rainbow families.” Continue reading “Gay Dads Cover ELLE Hungary Magazine + More News”

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Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News

With book bans on the rise, the Digital Public Library of America has begun a program granting free access to books restricted in libraries.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: With book bans rising, primarily due to far-right pressures,  the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has launched the Banned Book Program, granting free nationwide access to books restricted in schools or libraries. Continue reading “Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News”

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Ben Cohen Makes His Acting Debut + More News

Ben Cohen
Ben Cohen (image via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • Metro Weekly: Rugby champ and longtime LGBTQ ally Ben Cohen makes his acting debut in the coming-of-age, coming-out episode “SuperBen”in Dekkoo’s new queer-themed British anthology series Patterns. Continue reading “Ben Cohen Makes His Acting Debut + More News”

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O’Shea Sibley Suspect Charged With Murder As A Hate Crime + More News

O’Shea Sibley (photo via Philadanco)
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: The 17-year-old suspect accused of fatally stabbing 28-year-old dancer O’Shae Sibley has been charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon. Sibley was attacked at a Brooklyn gas station last weekend for the high crime of dancing to Beyoncé song. Continue reading “O’Shea Sibley Suspect Charged With Murder As A Hate Crime + More News”

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Trans Men Sign Up For Miss Italy Pageant + More News

Trans men are signing up for the Miss Italy pageant in protest over trans women being excluded.
Federico Barbarossa (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Transgender women can’t compete in the Miss Italy pageant, so trans man Federico Barbarossa decided to enter the pageant (using his deadname) and encouraged other trans men to do so in protest. Continue reading “Trans Men Sign Up For Miss Italy Pageant + More News”

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Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News

Kit Connor (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Heartstopper star Kit Connor has opened up about coming out as bisexual last fall under pressure from fans. “I would say that I would have preferred to do it another way.” Continue reading “Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News”

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News: Corporate America Two-Steps Through Pride Month + More

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Some news stories you might have missed: • Axios: Corporate America’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is under intense scrutiny during Pride Month as they try to delicately two-step their way through online haters, but consumers increasingly want them to take a stand with conviction. Continue reading “News: Corporate America Two-Steps Through Pride Month + More”