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‘The Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
Underwood is a former football tight end who found fame on Season 23 of ‘The Bachelor.’
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Equality Community Center purchases new HQ
The Equality Community Center has purchased 15 Casco St. in Portland as a new headquarters for LGBTQ+ and allied organizations and community members. The purchase was facilitated by a $1 million gift from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, gifts from several major donors and ongoing investment of loyal contributors, the organization said in […]
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
HopeGateWay, a community of faith in Portland, voted recently in favor of disaffiliation, joining congregations on Peaks Island, Chebeague Island and in Cumberland that have taken the same step.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
With veto override, Arkansas becomes first state to ban transgender youth treatment
Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue to block the ban before it takes effect this summer.
Posted inNation & World
Arkansas Republican governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban
However, the measure could still be enacted if the majority of the House and Senate override the veto.
Posted inNation & World
Pentagon reverses Trump transgender military ban, issues new rules to broaden access
The new department regulations allow transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: After decades of struggle, a place for LGBTQ+ Mainers to call home
The Equality Community Center has purchased its own building in the heart of downtown Portland.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Girls’ sports in Maine don’t need trans athlete ban
The Legislature is considering a heavy-handed fix to an invented problem.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bills seek to ban female transgender athletes from girls’ school sports
Backers of legislation in Maine and across the country say transgender girls and women have an unfair advantage in athletics. Advocates for transgender rights say these bills simply seek to discriminate against an already vulnerable community.