Tag: February

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Start: 2025-01-06
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Nebraska Lawmaker Machaela Cavanaugh Brings Legislative Session To A Stop Over Trans Rights

Nebraska lawmakers haven’t passed a single bill this session, as a state lawmaker, senator Machaela Cavanaugh, continues a weeks-long filibuster protest over trans rights and vows to “burn this session to the ground” if she has to. Starting in February, Cavanaugh has filibustered every bill that has come before the legislature this session. She is protesting proposal LB574 — or the “Let Them Grow Act” — which was put forward by a Republican lawmaker.

Smit Makwana April 12, 2023

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her TIME ‘Woman Of The Year’ Award To Trans Community

Rapinoe, who has been outspoken about equal pay in sports alongside LGBTQ+ rights, collected her accolade on Wednesday, March 8, at TIME’s second annual Women of the Year gala in Los Angeles. This two-time World Cup winner and lesbian icon dedicated her award to the transgender community.

Smit Makwana March 16, 2023

Survey Says Tennessee’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Could Cost State $2 Billion (And Growing)

According to the Tennessee General Assembly Fiscal Review Committee, Tennessee could lose up to $2 billion in revenue if the state legislature passes an anti-trans bill that defines sex as “biological anatomy at birth.”
A February 28 report from the committee says that the bill could result in increased state and local spending to comply with the new law.

Smit Makwana March 14, 2023

Queer Community Bracing For Florida Legislative Session Starting Today Against Hostile LGBTQ+ Hate

LGBTQ+ Floridians, their families, and their supporters arrived in the state capital today to start two days of what organizers are calling pride, passion, and resistance. These people are more likely to encounter a brick wall of opposition than a welcome mat and an open door.

Smit Makwana March 14, 2023

Trump’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Community: An Analysis by Rev Dr. Durrell Watkins

The LGBTQ+ community has made tremendous strides in recent years toward greater acceptance and inclusivity. Rev Dr Durrell Watkins from Sunshine Cathedral brings us the latest news and updates from the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the

Smit Makwana March 10, 2023

Michigan’s Lesbian Attorney General Receives Anti-Semitic Death Threat

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is lesbian and Jewish, was one of the state officials threatened by a man who vowed to kill all the Jews in the Michigan government if they don’t leave office. Nessel tweeted confirming the news. Besides Nessel, Jewish government officials in Michigan include U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and several state legislators.

Smit Makwana March 10, 2023

HotShots Happening Out Presents Photos From The Ft Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce

“Mixer at Gallery One” The LGBTQ+ community gathered at the GalleryOne Fort Lauderdale for the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce February Mixer. GFLGLCC is the largest LGBT+ Business Organization in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Smit Makwana March 10, 2023

Suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren Talks About DeSantis Suspension | Why He Supports LGBTQ Rights

Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Andrew Warren in August. A district court judge ruled DeSantis violated Warren’s First Amendment rights but did not have the authority to reinstate him. Andrew Warren said he will appeal a judge’s decision that upheld his suspension as Hillsborough state attorney by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Smit Makwana March 10, 2023

LGBTQ+ Community ‘Shocked’ As New Pride Street Painting Vandalized In Fort Lauderdale.

Mayor Dean Trantalis decries ‘creeping level of hate’ after vandals deface LGBTQ+ pride flag painted on street just off Fort Lauderdale beach. The Mayor says the LGBTQ+ progress pride flag was damaged intentionally.

Smit Makwana March 8, 2023

Girls High School Basketball Team Forfeits Game Over Transgender Player.

Mid Vermont Christian School in Junction had been scheduled to play Long Trail School in Dorset on February 21, but the game never happened. The Vermont Christian high school forfeited a girls’ basketball game because

Smit Makwana March 8, 2023