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A generation of LGBTQ advocates hopes the clock isn’t ticking backward

They hoped the long battle for mainstream acceptance was nearing an end. Then came the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bills and the “groomer” rhetoric.

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Florida’s LGBTQ law is ‘intentionally vague,’ says group challenging it

Head of National Center for Lesbian Rights says the “don’t say gay” law isn’t clear about “how and why this discriminates against people.”

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Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide, survey finds

A survey found rising rates of suicidal thought, as well as significant disparities among trans youth and LGBTQ youth of color.

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This fund will give money to Asian, elderly and LGBTQ people who need safe rides

Café Maddy Cab, which reimburses cab fares and gives out free ride vouchers for Asian, elderly and LGBTQ people, will relaunch this month

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45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, Trevor Project survey finds

The survey is "one of the most diverse surveys of LGBTQ youth ever conducted," according to the Trevor Project.

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Outpouring LGBTQ+ pride fills Roanoke with return of festival

Colorful flags proudly waved at the return of the Roanoke Pride Festival to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community Sunday.

What is Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill?

What the new law says — and what it does.

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On Transgender Day of Visibility, White House announces moves to expand trans rights

The administration's announcement comes as several Republican-led states have passed anti-trans legislation in the last few months, which the White House calls "un-American."

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to 10 News one-on-one, discussing several topics impacting Virginians

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Lynchburg Friday and spoke one-on-one with 10 News about several topics impacting Southwest and Central Virginia.

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Podcast: Disney and Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Disney's reputation with the LGBTQ community has been stellar for decades. Then came Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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Lynchburg woman opens her home to create safe haven salon for LGBTQ community

Finding a safe and comfortable place to get a haircut can be a challenge for members of the LGBTQ community.

VIDEO: A look at efforts targeting LGBTQ youth around the country

Many of these laws will be challenged, but it's not just about the threat of legal action. Studies have shown that LGBTQ youth already face higher health and suicide risks.

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Some LGBTQ Ukrainians are fleeing Russian occupation. Others are signing up to fight

LGBTQ people have faced persecution in Russia and in separatist-controlled regions of Ukraine. That's why many in Ukraine are deciding whether to flee the war or stay and fight.

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First same-sex couples get married in Chile under new law: "We never imagined we would experience this moment"

Under a law approved by Congress in December and signed by outgoing President Sebastian Pinera, they can also now adopt children.

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Guatemala increases abortion penalty, bans same-sex marriage

Guatemalan lawmakers have greatly increased prison sentences for women who have abortions, bucking a recent trend in Latin America toward expanding access to the procedures

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Will Russia bring its war on LGBTQ people to Ukraine?

Life for LGBTQ people in Ukraine had been improving, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has systematically attacked gay and transgender people.

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Florida House passes controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill

The bill would prohibit schools from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with students in kindergarten through third grade, and limit discussions in higher grades.

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Some LGBTQ Ukrainians fear human rights abuses if Russia invades: "We will fight"

Russia "won't allow us to exist peacefully and to fight for our rights as we are able to do that in Ukraine right now," an 18-year-old law student said.

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Mayor Eric Adams pushes back against criticism from LGBTQ community over recent appointments

Members of the city council's LGBTQ caucus want Adams to reconsider appointing Fernando Cabrera.

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Florida GOP 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in House

Florida House Republicans have advanced a bill to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the proposal demonizes LGBTQ people.

High court takes case involving refusal to serve gay couples

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Colorado web designer who says her religious beliefs prevent her from offering wedding website designs to gay couples.

White House slams Gov. Kristi Noem for saying she doesn't know why LGBTQ people in South Dakota have high rates of depression

"That makes me sad, and we should figure it out," said Noem, who signed into law a bill banning transgender girls from participating in female sports.

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A record number of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ. Gen Z is driving the increase.

A record 7.1 percent of U.S. adults identify as LGBT, a Gallup poll found, an increase from the same survey last year.

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TV study: LGBTQ characters rise in number with streaming

A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services.

More LGBTQ couples can access Social Security survivor benefits. The challenge is getting the word out.

Until this year, LGBTQ people who contributed part of their paycheck to the pot weren’t getting anything back in terms of survivor benefits — simply because of their sexual identity, a lawyer said.

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'Pose' star Rodriguez to receive GLAAD Media Awards honor

Emmy-nominated “Pose” star Michaela Jaé “Mj” Rodriguez will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards.

'Don't Say Gay' bill would limit discussion of sexuality and gender in Florida schools

Supporters say the measure empowers parents to have a say in what their children learn. Critics argue it will harm LGBTQ kids. President Biden slammed the bill, which has Gov. Ron DeSantis' support.

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Today in History for February 1st

Highlights of this day in history include: the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy; a searing image from the Vietnam War; Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran, ending years of exile; actor Clark Gable born. (Feb. 1)

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So-called conversion therapy made illegal in France, and penalties include jail time for practitioners

Anyone found guilty of using the scientifically discredited practice to try to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity faces up to 3 years in jail.

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France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law

France has a new law that bans so-called conversion therapies and authorizes jail time and fines for practitioners who use the scientifically discredited practice to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people.

Ask Amy: Step-parent is uncomfortable displaying gifted pride flag

Reader's stepdaughter recently came out and he and his wife have been supportive. But her recent gift of a pride flag has him feeling uncomfortable about displaying it.

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Florida lawmakers advanced a bill that would allow parents to sue schools if staff speak to students about gender identity or sexuality

Known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, the legislation says it protects a parent's "right to make decisions" on "the upbringing and control of their children."

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LGBTQ dating ban at BYU probed in federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil-rights investigation into how LGBTQ students are disciplined at Brigham Young University, a private religious school. The complaint under investigation came after the school said it would still enforce a ban on same-sex dating even after that section was removed from the written version of the school's honor code, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Students can be punished for holding hands or kissing someone of the same sex, harsher discipline than that faced by heterosexual couples at the school operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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‘He Will End Up Canceling Himself If He Feels Like Nobody Can Cancel Him’: Cedric the Entertainer Weighs In on Dave Chappelle and Cancel Culture

Cedric The Entertainer cautions Dave Chappelle that his response to the scrutiny he’s facing for controversial LGBTQ comments he made during his latest Netflix standup […]

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Mormon billionaire resigns from his church, rebukes social and LGBTQ rights stances

Jeff T. Green, an advertising-technology billionaire, formally resigned his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over social issues and LGBTQ rights.

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Tri-state vs quad state tornado events

The quad-state supercell and its family of tornadoes draws comparisons to 1925 Tri-state tornado and what's changed since.

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President Biden unveils Omicron plan as variant surges across U.S.

The Biden administration is unveiling new plans to fight the spread of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen reports on the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the country. Then, Dr. Ben Weston, an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN to discuss the latest.

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Tunisia: LGBT activist's assault by police seen as a pattern

Police violence is among the myriad challenges that LGBTQ people experience in Tunisia, and observers say officers who can dispense beatings with impunity are becoming increasingly brazen.

If Roe falls, some fear ripple effect on civil rights cases

If the Supreme Court decides to overturn or gut the decision that legalized abortion, some fear that it could undermine other precedent-setting cases, including civil rights and LGBTQ protections.

Kavanaugh cites landmark gay rights cases in argument about abortion restrictions

Lawyers who argued for landmark LGBTQ rights cases — Obergefell v. Hodges and Lawrence v. Texas — were conflicted on the validity of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s argument.

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House Majority Leader Greg Harris, who worked to ‘improve the lives of LGBTQ folks,’ won’t seek reelection next year

Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris, a Chicago Democrat who led efforts to help the LGBTQ community, announces he won't seek reelection in 2022.

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2021 marks the deadliest year yet for transgender people in the U.S., advocacy group says

At least 47 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been violently killed in the U.S. so far this year, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

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Middle Managers Will Make or Break the Diversity Drive

Companies are shaking up boards and entry-level hiring. But inequalities will persist if middle managers aren’t involved too.

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Voodoo ceremony for twins in Benin to celebrate them as deities

In Abomey-Calavi near the port city of Cotonou in Benin, a voodoo priestess organises a large, traditional ceremony bringing together dozens of twins to be honoured as deities. In southern Benin, Nigeria and Togo, twins are worshipped as demigods.

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Dave Chappelle Responds To Backlash About Netflix Special

The comedian has been facing backlash regarding his most recent Netflix special, which released three weeks ago.

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Rachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral

Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official.

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The GOP alliance with Europe’s far-right deepens

What was once a notional solidarity between nationalists on both sides of the Atlantic is turning into something more durable.

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Tell us your story for National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride.

Large employers launch telemedicine program to tackle Black health disparities

Doctor on Demand is partnering with Walmart and large employers on a new program to tackle Black health disparities through a telemedicine program.

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Dispatch from Afghanistan: Marine reflects on what he can’t forget

U.S. Marine Bryan Lett served in Afghanistan in 2010. He recorded a video blog to help him cope with what he experienced.

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Virginia high court upholds reinstatement of teacher opposed to transgender policy

The Supreme Court of Virginia has upheld a lower court ruling that ordered the reinstatement of a northern Virginia gym teacher who said he won’t refer to transgender students by the pronouns they use.

Sail away with Kesha and a bunch of drag queens on the Kesha Cruise in 2022

Just like Kesha said in her hit song “Tik Tok,” well, “the party don’t start till I walk in,” and that goes for her Kesha Cruise that is setting sail in 2022.

A Record Number Of Out LGBTQ Athletes Will Compete In The Tokyo Paralympics

At least 28 publicly out Paralympians will be competing in the summer games in Tokyo, more than double the number that took part in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, according to the website Outsports.

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Virginia school board requires teachers to address transgender kids by preferred names, pronouns

A northern Virginia school board voted Wednesday to expand access for transgender students to school facilities and groups, a decision coming the day after hundreds of people for and against the changes converged for a public hearing.

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DaBaby dropped from Lollapalooza following homophobic remarks and week of backlash

The decision came after the 29-year-old rapper directed comments against those in the LGBTQ community and people with HIV/AIDS during his set at the Rolling Loud festival.

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Kentucky and Baptist foster care agency settle dispute over LGBTQ language

Kentucky has finalized its contract with a Baptist-affiliated foster care and adoption agency after months of dispute over whether to include language that expressly bans LGBTQ discrimination, the state announced Friday.

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LGBTQ Characters Got More Movie Screen Time in 2020, GLAAD Study Finds

The advocacy group just released its annual film survey, which found the percentage of LGBTQ characters of color also increased. But there were still issues with lack of transgender representation.

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A Wyoming bar less than an hour from where Matthew Shephard was beaten to death, reportedly sold shirts advocating anti-gay violence

The T-shirt depicts a man in biker attire pointing a gun. "In Wyoming we have a cure for AIDS," it reads. "We shoot f---in' f------."

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Debate sparks at Botetourt County School Board meeting over transgender policies

Debates sparked at the Botetourt County School Board meeting when parents spoke about the state’s policy requirements for transgender students.

China's censors are quietly deleting WeChat LGBTQ accounts to silence gay rights groups at the country's colleges

Screenshots circulated on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, showing how WeChat accounts run by university LGBTQ groups went dark on July 7.

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Watch Live: Officials give update on Florida condo building collapse

"Unfortunately, we are not seeing anything positive," Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chiel Alan Cominsky said.

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Watch Live: NYC ticker-tape parade honors essential workers during COVID pandemic

The Hometown Heroes Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. along a stretch of downtown Manhattan known as the Canyon of Heroes.

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Elsa becomes Category 1 hurricane, lashes Florida with heavy winds and rain

The storm is expected to make landfall along the north Florida Gulf Coast by late Wednesday morning before it moves across the Southeast.

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Elsa weakens to tropical storm as it lashes Florida's Gulf Coast

Flooding the main concern as Elsa churns toward Tampa Bay, but with sustained winds near 70 mph, Florida governor warns residents to "take it seriously."

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Live Updates: Tropical Storm Elsa lashes Florida Keys

Elsa is expected to strengthen on Tuesday and could be near hurricane strength before it makes landfall.

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Tempers flare over Pulaski County transgender student policy

A new state law requires divisions to adopt a policy by the start of the upcoming school year.

California bans state travel to Florida, 4 other states

California has added five more states including Florida to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community.

Virginia lawmaker encourages some school districts to reject adopting inclusive transgender policies

The General Assembly passed a law last year requiring school systems to adopt inclusive policies for transgender and gender non-conforming students by fall 2021, but some lawmakers are encouraging districts to reject this.

Biden celebrates Pride Month, highlighting LGBTQ rights

President Joe Biden is celebrating Pride Month at the White House, a reflection of the growing stature of the LGBTQ community at the highest level of government.

15 LGBTQ artists you should listen to this Pride Month

As we all know, June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate the rainbow flag than listening to some music made by those in the LGBTQ community?

Why it’s so important for athletes like Carl Nassib to come out of the closet

Las Vegas Raiders football player Carl Nassib made history Monday when he became the first active NFL player to come out of the closet.

16 movies and TV shows you should watch to celebrate Pride Month

It’s Pride Month!

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Roanoke activists ask community to support transgender, gender non-conforming people as danger rises

While June is all about celebrating pride, local activists say it is also a time to recognize how much work still needs to be done.

Burger King trolls Chick-fil-A by donating to LGBTQ+ group for every chicken sandwich sold

Burger King is showing support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.

‘Standing in Solidarity’: Pres. Biden recognizes June as LGBTQ Pride Month

President Joe Biden released an official presidential proclamation on Tuesday recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month and vowing to stand behind the rights of LGBTQ individuals.

Caitlyn Jenner to critics: 'I move on' she says in interview

Caitlyn Jenner's Republican campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community.

Caitlyn Jenner to critics: 'I move on' she says in interview

Caitlyn Jenner's Republican campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community.

More than 400 businesses back LGBTQ rights act

More than 400 companies __ including Tesla, Pfizer, Delta Air Lines and Amazon __ have signed on to support civil rights legislation for LGBTQ people that is moving through Congress.

Conservatives propose revised sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback

Arizona lawmakers have approved changes to sex education laws that make them some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.

LGBTQ students file lawsuit alleging discrimination at federally funded, religious institutions

One LGBTQ advocacy group is suing the U.S. Department of Education alleging mistreatment by certain institutions including Liberty University.

Bill seeks to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Bills have been filed in 25 states across the country, including Florida, seeking to ban transgender women from competing in women’s school sports. The legislation, which would prevent transgender women from competing in women’s sports, follows multiple instances of transgender athletes winning titles in state and national competitions. The House version of the bill would ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports outright, whereas the Senate version would allow transgender athletes to compete provided they maintain a low testosterone level. AdEskamani said even though there are some restrictions in place for transgender athletes on the professional stage, she believes policies concerning children and student-athletes should be treated differently. In Connecticut, there is an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging whether allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports violates Title IX, a federal civil rights law that aims to shield people from gender-based discrimination.

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New poll shows nearly 1 out of 6 Gen Z adults identify as LGBT

A big reason for this change is that a higher percentage of adults in younger generations are more likely to be a part of the LGBT community. When breaking down the 5.6% of Americans identifying as LGBT:Identify As Among LGBT U.S. AdThe survey also broke respondents down by generation, with nearly 1 in 6 Gen Z adults (those born between 1997 and 2002) identifying as LGBT. Nearly 16% of those surveyed in Gen Z identified as LGBT. With younger generations far more likely than older generations to consider themselves LGBT, that growth should continue.”

Kansas family says their 13-year-old student disciplined for saying ‘I’m a lesbian’

AMERICUS, Kan. – A Kansas school district has banned a 13-year-old girl from riding the bus after saying she’s gay in front of other students. Izzy Dieker is an eighth-grader at Americus School in the North Lyon County District. Every day Dieker rides the bus to school for 30 minutes from her small town. “Once I got home my dad told me he got a call from the school that I was kicked off for saying ‘I’m a lesbian’,” Dieker says. “We’ve had talks about other students calling her names and I expect that because they’re repeating what their parents say.

Study: Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV

The percentage of regularly seen LGBTQ characters on streaming as well as prime-time broadcast TV and cable during the 2020-21 season fell. Prime-time broadcast fell to 9.1% after reaching an all-time high of 10.2% last season. GLAAD's report, “Where We Are on TV,” found that 70 out of 773 series regular characters on broadcast scripted prime-time TV were LGBTQ. The group found good news on the second request in the latest study — over half of LGBTQ characters on cable television were people of color, meeting GLAAD’s challenge. The advocacy group noted that nearly half of all LGBTQ representation in prime-time scripted cable is seen on just three networks — FX, Freeform and Showtime.

Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person to be elected state senator

While most Americans continued awaiting the presidential election results, history was silently being made in Delaware. Sarah McBride, 30, made history on election night by becoming the first openly transgender person to be elected to the state Senate in U.S. history. “I hope tonight shows an LGBTQ kid that our democracy is big enough for them, too,” McBride tweeted Tuesday night after the election was called. McBride is a former spokesperson for the LGBTQ advocacy group Human Rights Campaign and also became the first trans person to speak at a major political convention. McBride will represent parts of Bellefonte, Claymont and Wilmington, the state’s largest city.

New channel offers fare for women in the LGBTQ community

LOS ANGELES – An online channel devoted to women in the LGBTQ community is launching with shows including a pandemic-set romantic comedy and a paranormal drama. The channel debuts Thursday as part of Revry, a digital platform that offers free, queer-focused programming, including the 24/7 Revry News channel. “I’m overjoyed to offer a free, living and breathing space for queer female stories to be seen across the world,” Revry co-founder LaShawn McGhee said in a statement. Now called OML, it's become “a tentpole brand for the lesbian and queer female communities,” McGhee said. OML has expanded its female-driven content and outreach to a larger audience, a goal that will be enhanced by its partnership with Revry, OML founder Shirin Etessam said in a statement.

Pope Francis’ support for same-sex civil unions is a ‘sigh of relief’ for local LGBTQ community

ROANOKE, Va. – Recently, Pope Francis became the first pope to voice his support for civil unions for same-sex couples. Bernard Alvarez of the Roanoke Diversity Center said most of the pushback the LGBTQ community faces comes from churches and causes people to question their identity. Therefore “it’s a sigh of relief” to hear the pope publicly endorse, Alvarez said. “After my first experience with a same-sex person, I was torn apart, depressed after that because I just felt that I had broken my covenant with God and my community," Alvarez said. "And I did not know how to deal with it.”Alvarez said he would like to see Pope Francis follow up with a more detailed policy to see if local dioceses will be able to perform same-sex marriages.

Mixed Philippine reaction on pope nod on gay civil unions

MANILA – Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions drew mixed reactions Thursday in the Philippines, Asia’s bastion of Catholicism, with a retired bishop saying he was scandalized by it while an LGBT group welcomed the pontiff’s remarks with relief. President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman said the Philippine leader has long expressed support to same-sex civil unions but added it needed to pass through Congress. Retired Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said he “had very serious doubts about the moral correctness” of the pontiff’s position. He said it ran against long-standing church teachings, which explicitly permit only the union of man and woman whether in civil, legal or church sacramental unions. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte has long supported same-sex civil unions and the papal endorsement may finally convince legislators to give their approval.

Show us your Pride to celebrate National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

Oreo is giving away 10,000 packs of rainbow cookies. Here’s how to get yours

We’re PROUD to announce the first-ever Rainbow OREO Cookies made in honor of our partnership with @PFLAG 🏳️‍🌈 Join our #ProudParent campaign and you could snag a pack of Rainbow OREO Cookies! pic.twitter.com/Sg5U6Q7sTb — OREO Cookie (@Oreo) October 9, 2020These rainbow Oreo cookies could be yours, here’s how the company said you can get the cookies:“Join OUR #ProudParent campaign and share a photo of what allyship means to you. Don’t forget to follow @OREO too.”Here’s how:1️⃣ Join OUR #ProudParent campaign and share a photo of what allyship means to you. Don’t forget to follow @OREO too. — OREO Cookie (@Oreo) October 9, 2020According to the company, 10,000 “rewards” will be made available to participants throughout the contest, which ends Oct. 31 or when all of the rewards are claimed.

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Roanoke Vice Mayor selected as co-chair of Biden’s Virginia LGBTQ+ leadership council

ROANOKE, Va. – Two Roanoke politicians will play an active role in the Biden-Harris campaign’s effort to reach LGBTQ+ voters in Virginia. The Biden for President Virginia campaign announced on Monday that Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb and Roanoke City Council candidate Peter Volosin are among the co-chairs selected for the LGBTQ+ Virginians for Biden-Harris leadership council. The goal of the council is to “highlight Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' plan to advance LGBTQ+ equality, starting by working to pass the Equality Act.”Council members will work to “mobilize and engage” the LGBTQ+ community in Virginia. The campaign said this will include things like hosting weekly meetings, tapping into existing networks and organizing voters for early voting. Here is the full list of those who will serve as co-chairs:

Appeals court rejects rehearing in transgender bathroom case

RICHMOND, Va. – A federal appeals court has denied a request for a full-court review of a ruling that a Virginia school board’s transgender bathroom ban is unconstitutional. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond on Wednesday rejected a request from the Gloucester County School Board for a rehearing to review a ruling that the board’s policy discriminated against transgender student Gavin Grimm, who was barred from using the boys' bathrooms at Gloucester High School. The board’s policy required Grimm to use private bathrooms or restrooms that corresponded with his sex assigned at birth. A federal judge ruled against the school board last year. That ruling was upheld last month by 4th Circuit judges.

Kroger sued after allegedly firing Arkansas workers who refused to wear rainbow symbol

Grocery giant Kroger is being sued in federal court after two former employees claim they were wrongfully fired for refusing to wear an apron with a rainbow symbol, according to NBC News. The women were allegedly disciplined and eventually fired for not wearing the new aprons issued last April that had an embroidered rainbow heart on the top left part of the bib. Before refusing the aprons, the lawsuit says the workers requested a religious accommodation to the uniforms but were denied, according to the lawsuit. The rainbow flag is used as a symbol to express LGBTQ pride. NBC News reports that Kroger declined to confirm whether the symbol was intended for pride purposes and said it can’t comment on pending litigation.

‘Harry Potter’ actors come out in support of trans community after J.K. Rowling’s comments

I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, was the first star to make a statement on the matter. His thoughts were long, but to many “Harry Potter” fans, his words were very comforting. And in my opinion, nobody can touch that.”Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, tweeted out in support of the trans community. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid.

Virginia bans conversion therapy for minors

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia is outlawing the discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children. Conversion therapy is a practice used to try to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Ralph Northam said Tuesday he had signed into law that bans licensed therapists and counselors from subjecting minors to the practice. The American Psychological Association has said conversion therapy is not based in science and is harmful to mental health. The Virginia law will go into effect July 1.

Virginia lawmakers pass protections for LGBTQ people

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia lawmakers have passed comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that advocates say makes the state the first in the South to enact such protections for LGBTQ people. The measures advanced on bipartisan votes in both chambers Thursday. Each chamber still must take up the other’s measure in procedural votes before the legislation can be sent to Democratic Gov. The legislation prohibits discrimination in housing, public or private employment, public spaces and credit transactions on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Advocates praised the passage of what they called urgently needed landmark human rights legislation.

Senate confirms White House lawyer as appeals court judge

WASHINGTON, DC – A White House lawyer won Senate confirmation as a federal appeals court judge Thursday despite complaints by lawmakers from both parties about his record on immigration, race, women's equality and LGBTQ rights. Steven Menashi, an associate White House counsel, was confirmed by a 51-41 vote for a seat on the New York-based 2nd U.S. Graham was one of several senators who expressed frustration at Menashi’s refusal to answer questions about his record at the White House and the Education Department during his confirmation hearing in September. Menashi is among more than 150 federal judges nominated by Trump and confirmed by the Senate, including at least 46 appeals court judges. About one-quarter of federal appeals court judges were nominated by Trump.

Activists defiant as Uganda proposes death penalty for gay sex

The country's lawmakers passed a bill in 2014, but they replaced the death penalty clause with a proposal of life in prison. But members of Uganda's LGBTQ community have vowed to fight this bid to reintroduce the bill. Together we stand as the LGBT community in Uganda." Arrests and attacksUgandan activists told CNN they have noted worrying trends of arrests and attacks on the LGBTQ community. Last Friday, a young gay paralegal, Brian Wasswa, was bludgeoned to death at his home in Jinja, LGBT group Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) said.

NJ mayor: LGBTQ rights movement 'an affront to almighty God'

BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (CNN) - A New Jersey mayor called the LGBTQ rights movement "an affront to almighty God" at a town council meeting and warned that people who support "unrighteous laws" will be held accountable. Barnegat Township Mayor Alfonso Cirulli, a former assistant principal, began Tuesday by condemning a state law that requires LGBTQ-inclusive material be taught in public school. He said, "There is no hate or bigotry intended here," and that his comments did not represent the Barnegat Township Committee. Fuscarino said, however, that Garden State Equality has a "great working relationship" with the Barnegat school district and called Cirulli "an outlier." In a statement posted on its website, superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis wrote that the Barnegat Township School District would comply with state guidelines.

LGBT activist murdered in Russia

(CNN) - An LGBTQ rights activist who was murdered in St. Petersburg had received death threats and was named on a website urging vigilante violence, campaigners have said. Grigoryeva also protested against Russia's backing of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and its annexation of Crimea, Olga Smirnova, a friend and fellow activist, told CNN. A spokeswoman for the Russian LGBT Network told CNN that Grigoryeva's name was included on a Russian website that identified LGBT activists and called for vigilante action against them. "The situation is scary, especially for LGBT activists. Asked about threats that Grigoryeva received, Smirnova said: "She did not just complain, she kept us informed about all the threats that she received.

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