Data from a survey of 1,004 registered voters across the US from April 21-24 was released by Rupert Murdoch’s US news corporation FOX on April 26.
Marc Ramirez of USA Today says that the support for the community has been on a steady and sometimes rocky climb. But some feel that the really hot issues that get the attention of the legislators become somewhat of political opportunism to swing voters in close races to win over conservative voters.
Two law enforcement officials confirmed with NBC News that a Manhattan grand jury has indicted several suspects in connection with the deaths of John Umberger and Julio Ramirez, two men who were drugged, robbed and killed in separate incidents following visits to New York City gay bars last year. One of the suspects, Shane Hoskins, was arraigned on felony larceny and identity theft charges.
Throughout her career, Fried has been a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, creating a pride student cabinet position during her time as student body president at the University of Florida, and expanding anti-discrimination policies in the workforce during her time as Agriculture Commissioner.
According to Kum & Go, the reason why they are speaking up is that they value the community and it matters to them.
Two anti-trans bills were recently introduced to the state legislature, a bathroom bill (SF482) and a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors (SF538). Kum & Go explained that their lobbyists voted against both measures.
The Minnesota 2022 LGBTQ Aging Needs Assessment Report from the University of Minnesota surveyed hundreds of LGBTQ+ older adults in the state to get insight into the community’s experiences with services, caregiving, discrimination, employment, chosen family, and other metrics describing their lives.
Joe Biden made his first appearance on The Daily Show since taking office as the president of the United States. He weighed in on attacks against LGBTQ+ Americans while sitting down with actor and former Obama administration staffer Kal Penn for a segment that aired Monday night.
The ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ hitmaker has addressed a wave of bills and proposals in the US, including the fact 18 states have banned transgender athletes from competing in sports teams for the gender they identify with and legislation that would restrict transgender people’s access to gender-affirming healthcare.
The White House on Friday condemned what it described as “hateful and dangerous” attacks on LGBTQ+ people, as Republicans in various U.S. states pursue laws targeting the community’s rights.
Speaking to reporters, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre pointed to Republican calls to ban gay marriage through legislation in Iowa and Tennessee, as well as moves to limit protections for same-sex couples in Florida.
Almost 400 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed this year – more than the total number filed in 2022.
The bills have been filed across 38 states, with legislation more than tripling since January.
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