Tag: Vote

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Start: 2025-01-06
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Historic number of 2023 anti lgbtq+ laws sweeping USA from state houses to Congress

The video discusses the historic number of anti-LGBTQ+ laws being introduced in the United States in 2023, with nearly 400 bills being proposed across the country. These laws target LGBTQ+ people, particularly trans youth, in areas such as healthcare access, school and education, free speech and expression, access to accurate IDs, weakening civil rights laws, and public accommodations.

Smit Makwana March 30, 2023

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Is Coming To A High School Near You

A proposed Florida Board of Education rule could expand restrictions on classroom instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity. This rule would build up on the Parental Rights in Education law Florida Gov. Ron

Smit Makwana March 30, 2023

Wilton Manors Drag Queen Protest As ‘These Heels Were Made For Walking’

𝗢𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 𝗨𝗣 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲d the community members to “𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲” 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 “𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀” 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗕 𝟭𝟬𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 was 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵!

Smit Makwana March 28, 2023

Here’s Why Queer Women Say Women’s History Month Matters

For lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and non-binary people, marginalization comes from many sides. Hundred years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, a critical but critically incomplete victory for equality at the ballot box, we know that there remains much work to be done to ensure that all of our votes and voices are being counted.

Smit Makwana March 23, 2023

As GOP Tramples LGBTQ+ Civil Rights, Community Marches Back

Republican super majority in both houses and Governor DeSantis bolstering his extreme credentials for a presidential run, there is little opponents can do to stop him — but they can try. The March In Heels is set for 11am this Sunday, starting at the Pride Center and marching up Wilton Drive. Along the way will be action stations for people to register to vote or re-register for mail-in ballots..

Smit Makwana March 22, 2023

Supreme Court Deciding If Anti-Trans Law Should Go Into Effect

She’s asking to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to hear the case, and they granted a stay during the process. West Virginia and its allies are asking the Chief Justice to lift the stay and let the law go into effect. He could decide or refer it to the entire court for a vote.

Smit Makwana March 21, 2023

Montana Senate Passes Unbelievable Law That Excludes LGBTQ+ People From Protection Under State Law

If it becomes law, LGBTQ+ people would be prohibited from bringing claims of sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination in areas like employment, housing, public accommodations, health care, credit, and education. It would also require applications and records such as marriage licenses, death certificates, cemetery interment records, and child support registration to list sex based on biology rather than gender identity.

Smit Makwana March 21, 2023

Trae Crowder on Politics, Poverty, and Southern Stereotypes: Unapologetically Queer With Al Ferguson

In a recent interview with Queer News Tonight, comedian and political commentator Trae Crowder discussed his upbringing in poverty and how it shaped his political views. He explained, “I feel like I’m living proof that

Smit Makwana March 18, 2023

German Catholic Bishops Defy Vatican And Back Blessing Of Same Sex Relationships

The five-page document, entitled “Blessing ceremonies for couples who love each other”, was passed at its second reading by 176 votes to 14 against, with 12 abstentions.
In the forum, the document was supported by 38 votes to nine, with 11 abstentions.

Smit Makwana March 17, 2023

America’s Most Hilariously Named Gas Station Chain Supports Trans People

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.

Smit Makwana March 17, 2023