United Methodists Open First High-Level Conference Since Breakup Over LGBTQ Inclusion
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by Linda
7h ago
CBS News reports that thousands of United Methodists are gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their big denominational meeting, known as General Conference. Read more at CBS News ..read more
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For Queer Nigerians, Being On Gay Dating Apps Is Still A Risk
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by Linda
7h ago
The Washington Blade reports that gay hookup apps like Grindr, and dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have managed to proliferate queer communities in countries like Nigeria.  Read more at the Washington Blade ..read more
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Smithsonian Cancels Drag Events As LGBTQ+ Employees Decry Censorship
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by Linda
1d ago
LGBTQNation reports that the Smithsonian Institution has been drawn into the conservative-led “debate” around whether drag and LGBTQ+-themed events are appropriate for children following Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III’s appearance before the U.S. Committee on House Administration last December. Read more at LGBTQNation ..read more
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Forced Outing Leads To High Depression Rates Among LGBTQ+ Youth, Yet Legislation Persists
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by Linda
1d ago
The Advocate reports that eleven states either mandate or “promote” the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health. Read more at Advocate ..read more
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Canada Warns Residents Visiting US About Anti-LGBTQ Laws
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by Linda
2d ago
MSN reports that Canada is warning LGBTQ travelers to the U.S. they may face discrimination and possible harassment because of dozens of recently passed state laws that target LGBTQ people. Read more at MSN ..read more
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Conservative Christians Freak Out Over Dog Food Ad With Gay Couple Even Though It’s Years Old
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by Linda
3d ago
LGBTQNation reports that anti-LGBTQ+ hate group One Million Moms (OMM) is expressing outrage at a dog food company for using a gay couple in one of its ads – though the ad appears to be from over a year ago. Read more at LGBTQNation ..read more
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LGBT-Plus Advocates Push For Voters To Solidify Hawaii’s Same-Sex Marriage Rights
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by Linda
3d ago
Hawaii News Now reports that LGBT-plus supporters spoke of the importance of a question on the November ballot about whether to rescind Article 23 from the state constitution at the old Varsity building on University on Friday night. Read more at Hawaii News Now ..read more
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KC Lawmaker Presents Bill Targeting LGBTQ Discrimination, Likely For Last Time
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by Linda
6d ago
The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that a measure that would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity received a public hearing in a Missouri Senate committee Wednesday, but, as in previous years, it has practically no chance of passage. Read more at the Saint Louis Post Dispatch ..read more
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Iraqi Parliament Gears Up For Vote On Criminalizing Homosexuality Bill
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by Linda
6d ago
The New Arab reports that the Iraqi parliament’s legal committee had concluded discussions on a controversial bill that imposes the death penalty or life imprisonment for same-sex relationships, and the bill is ready for voting on, an Iraqi lawmaker to The New Arab on Tuesday. Read more at The New Arab ..read more
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Empowerment Through Your Wardrobe
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by Natasha Delion
1w ago
Getting dressed each morning can be daunting, from choosing an outfit to feeling good in your clothes. With fashion trends rapidly changing, keeping up with what is in style feels impossible. Nancy Dilts, a wardrobe consultant in the Twin Cities, says trends are not essential, but choosing the ones that resonate with you while building ..read more
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