Biden plans on Tuesday to sign legislation, passed by bipartisan majorities in Congress, to protect same-sex unions.
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Critics pan American Girl book for handling of gender, trans identity
The backlash comes as conservative legislators push false claims that people who are LGBTQ or who talk about topics related to gender and sexual orientation are ‘grooming’ children for sexual abuse.
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Judge unseals documents in gay bar shooting suspect’s past case
Under Colorado law, records are automatically sealed when a case is dropped and defendants are not prosecuted as happened in Anderson Lee Aldrich’s 2021 case.
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House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions
Both of Maine’s representatives voted with their fellow House Democrats in favor of the legislation. Sen. Susan Collins, who helped lead negotiations in the Senate, attended a ceremony after the vote with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Colorado LGBTQ club shooting suspect charged with 305 counts, including hate crimes
The suspect had been held on hate crime charges following the attack but prosecutors had said they weren’t sure whether those counts would stick because they needed to assess if there was adequate evidence to show it was a bias motivated crime.
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Supreme Court justices split in clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
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LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges
At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn’t align with their mission.
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India’s top court to consider legalizing same-sex marriage
The petition, which was filed this month by a couple, evoked India’s Special Marriage Act, a law that originally legalized interfaith unions.
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Suspect in Colorado Springs shooting held in custody after hearing
The five-minute proceeding marked the first public appearance for the suspected shooter, who joined the court via video conference.
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Colorado shooting suspect changed name as teenager in Texas
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who faces murder and hate crime charges, was known as Nicholas Brink until 2016.