"Controversy in Oklahoma: LGBTQ+ Issues Spark Outrage and Grief"
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Oklahoma Senator Tom Woods is facing backlash after referring to the LGBTQ+ community as "filth" during a legislative forum. His comments came in response to a question about the Legislature's treatment of LGBTQ+ citizens and the recent death of a gender expansive teen. Social media reactions have been largely critical, with many condemning Woods' remarks as harmful to LGBTQ+ youth and calling for accountability. However, some individuals have expressed support for Woods' words.
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- Emerging details on death of Nex Benedict, nonbinary teenager, stir outrage and grief KFOX El Paso
- Senator calls LGBTQ+ people 'filth,' says most don't want them here Tahlequah Daily Press
- Police videos posted in investigation into Okla. nonbinary teen's death The Washington Post
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