Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a ‘bully’ who is ‘dangerous’ for the LGBTQ community.
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Federal probe to look into Okla. school’s actions before teen’s death
Nex Benedict, who used they/them pronouns, died Feb. 8 after being rushed to a hospital in the Tulsa suburb of Owasso.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Brewer student sues school department over inclusionary transgender policy
The lawsuit says a teacher and school principal told the student that her petition calling for the school to reverse its transgender bathroom policy could be considered hate speech.
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Monroe farm helps queer farmers find their joyful entry to the industry
The farm offers an opportunity for queer people to find kinship and security while learning how to grow flowers and a multitude of crops.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Prince Memorial Library to host spoken word event for LGBTQ+ teens and allies
Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland will host a spoken word workshop for LGBTQ+ teens and allies on Tuesday, Oct. 17. from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A performance will take place on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Telling Room teaching artist and spoken word poet James Kim will lead the writing and performing workshop. Students in […]
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Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith, saying that she can refuse to design websites for same-sex weddings despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and race, gender.
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Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
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Maine House supports bill to allow teens to receive gender-affirming care
The bill is among a handful of Democratic proposals in Maine designed to protect gender-affirming care, which has come under attack from Republicans across the country.
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Bath hosts its first Pride Festival
Hundreds attended the first Bath Pride Festival at Waterfront Park Friday.
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House backs bill to protect gender-affirming care for MaineCare patients
The measure, which is supported by Democrats and opposed by Republicans, now goes to the Senate.