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Methodists remove anti-LGBTQ policies

May 6, 2024 | by Brian Bromberger

After decades of strife over the role of out LGBTQs in pastoral life, the United Methodist Church has removed barriers against homosexuality.

Political Notes: Takano pushes for LGBTQ veterans commission

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 6, 2024

Gay Congressmember Mark Takano (D-Riverside) continues to push for a federal commission that will look into the experiences of LGBTQ servicemembers who enlisted in the military when its homophobic "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was in place.

Judy Shepard, Pelosi lead list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

by Cynthia Laird
May 3, 2024

The mother of a slain gay college student and the first female speaker of the U.S. House will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced Friday, May 3, the day of the ceremony.

Census bureau plans testing LGBTQ questions on monthly survey

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau intends to test sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey beginning this summer and continuing into next year.

Political Notebook: Takano predicts doubling of LGBTQ caucus in Congress

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 1, 2024

At the moment there are nine LGBTQ members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Group warns of anti-LGBTQ 'Project 2025'

by J.L. Odom
May 1, 2024

If former President Donald Trump is again elected president in November, far-right extremist groups led by the Heritage Foundation have a transition plan already outlined that critics say will strip rights from people.

LGBTQ nonprofits make the case for Give OUT Day generosity

by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

LGBTQ community nonprofits are making the case for why they are worthy recipients of donations through Horizons Foundation's Give OUT Day, which starts May 1 and wraps up May 30.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer help center seeks submissions for inaugural film festival

by John Ferrannini
Apr 30, 2024

Seeking to offer a resource as well as artistic inspiration, the LGBT National Help Center is currently seeking submissions for its first LGBT Online Coming Out Film Festival.

LGBTQ Agenda: Former police officer accused in Mississippi homicide of ex-boyfriend

by John Ferrannini
Apr 23, 2024

A Mississippi man is in custody after being arrested on charges he killed his ex-boyfriend.

Comcast fellows announced for LGBTQ, Black publications

by Cynthia Laird
Apr 22, 2024

News is Out and Word In Black together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country.

Biden administration finalizes protections for LGBTQ students

by Christopher Kane, Washington Blade
Apr 19, 2024

National LGBTQ organizations praised the Biden administration Friday after the U.S. Department of Education issued its final rule that revises Title IX, a federal civil rights law, and addresses trans students.

With book, CBS reporter Vigliotti recounts covering a warming planet

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

In 2018, Jonathan Vigliotti was working as a foreign correspondent based out of CBS News' London bureau. To say it was a coveted journalism job would be an understatement.

Transmissions: Embracing trans dignity

by Gwendolyn Ann Smith
Apr 17, 2024

There are three stories that have recently crossed my desk, each of which are unrelated, but together paint a very descriptive image of what's wrong with the way non-trans people are speaking about trans lives.

US appeals court rules for trans athlete

by Lisa Keen
Apr 17, 2024

A three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled April 16 that West Virginia's law barring transgender female students from participating on female student sports teams violates federal law.

LGBTQ Agenda: Gay Baptist minister reflects on fight against Christian nationalism

by John Ferrannini
Apr 16, 2024

A gay Baptist minister told the Bay Area Reporter he is helping in the fight against Christian nationalism that seeks to exclude other viewpoints, including those of LGBTQ people such as himself.

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