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LGBTQ

Published
June 16, 2019

Gay-themed books fuel fight over free speech at small-town library in Maine

The displays elicit challenges from leaders in Rumford. Library officials say they welcome both the dialogue and the upshot: ‘We don’t tolerate discrimination.’
Published
June 16, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Breaking news at the Macaroni Grill

A Father's Day dinner turns out to be the occasion of a big revelation.
Published
June 15, 2019

Thousands turn out for Pride Portland! parade

At least 10,000 people march through downtown to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights.
Published
June 14, 2019

Maine Voices: LGBTQ people have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go

Pride is the time to celebrate the rights that have been won and gather the strength to fight efforts to take them away.
Published
June 12, 2019

Leonard Pitts: Progress since Stonewall doesn’t negate need for Pride Month

In the shadow of a dramatic retrenchment of intolerance, the achievements and resilience of LGBTQ Americans are worth celebrating.

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Published
June 8, 2019

White House hopefuls target Trump for anti-LGBTQ policies

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke both pledge to sign the Equality Act into law, while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders promises to unify Americans behind a push to end 'all forms of discrimination.'
Published
June 6, 2019

NYPD apologizes for 1969 raid at Stonewall Inn gay bar

New York City's police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement.
Published
June 5, 2019

Our View: During Pride Month, focus on unfinished work

Remarkable progress has been made on LGBTQ rights, but there are still people who are marginalized.
Published
June 2, 2019

Sophie Magadieu: Falmouth High School

A tireless advocate for LGBTQ youth, Magadieu has overcome personal challenges to deliver countless presentations at schools, conferences and businesses.
Published
May 29, 2019

Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors

The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.