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lgbtq-rights1 year ago

Vatican Condemns Gender Change and LGBTQ Legislation

The head of the Vatican's doctrine office, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, stated the Vatican's opposition to laws criminalizing same-sex acts, calling them "a big problem" and expressing pain at seeing some Catholics support such legislation. Pope Francis has also spoken out against laws criminalizing LGBTQ people, calling them a sin and an injustice. Under Francis, the Catholic Church has become more welcoming towards LGBTQ people, with the issuance of a landmark document allowing the blessing of same-sex couples in December.

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#cardinal-victor-manuel-fernandez#lgbtq
lgbtq-rights1 year ago

"National Walkouts in Honor of Nex Benedict: Fighting Anti-LGBTQ Bullying"

Students at Owasso High School in Oklahoma walked out in protest of bullying and in support of the 2SLGBTQ community following the death of nonbinary student Nex Benedict. The incident has sparked conversations about anti-LGBTQ bullying and legislation in the state, with more than 50 anti-LGBTQ bills currently under consideration in the Oklahoma Legislature. The Human Rights Campaign has demanded federal investigations into whether protections for LGBTQ students were violated in Nex Benedict's case, while the family and local 2SLGBTQ community continue to mourn and demand answers.

via ABC News|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#lgbtq-bullying#lgbtq-rights
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Pediatric Cardiologist and Former Democratic Party CEO Leave Louisiana Due to Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

One of Louisiana's only pediatric cardiologists, Jake Kleinmahon, has left the state due to anti-LGBTQ legislation. Kleinmahon and his family felt compelled to leave after the state legislature passed bills targeting the LGBTQ community. They no longer felt safe or welcomed, and Kleinmahon received hate mail at his job. The Human Rights Campaign reports that over 525 anti-LGBTQ bills were passed in 41 states in 2023, with more than 220 targeting transgender people. Kleinmahon's departure leaves a void in the Louisiana healthcare system, with only two pediatric cardiologists managing heart transplants in the state.

via CNN|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#healthcare#lgbtq-families
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Louisiana Doctor Fleeing State Due to Discriminatory Laws

Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, a gay pediatric heart specialist in Louisiana, is leaving the state due to recently passed legislation that restricts LGBTQ+ rights. Despite Governor John Bel Edwards vetoing three bills targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, the Republican-dominated Legislature overturned his veto on a bill banning transition-related medical care for minors. Kleinmahon, one of only three doctors in the state specializing in pediatric heart conditions, feels that the discriminatory laws have made Louisiana a hostile place for families like his. He has accepted a position in New York and plans to move with his family by the end of the month. Kleinmahon's departure highlights the potential loss of talent and skilled professionals due to discriminatory legislation.

via NBC News|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#healthcare-professionals-leaving#lgbtq-discrimination
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

California AG Implements Travel Restrictions in Response to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced travel restrictions to three states - Missouri, Nebraska, and Wyoming - due to recently enacted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The laws in these states target and marginalize transgender youth by prohibiting their participation in sports based on their gender identity and restricting access to gender-affirming healthcare. These travel restrictions are mandated by California Assembly Bill 1887, which aims to prevent state-funded travel to states with discriminatory laws. The AG's office cited a concerning trend of discriminatory practices across the country and emphasized the risks these laws pose to LGBTQ+ youth.

via KRON4|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#california#discrimination
society2 years ago

Pride Marches Across America: A Colorful Celebration of LGBTQ+ Rights

Thousands of LGBTQ+ Pride revelers marched in parades across the US, including New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall uprising and advocate for transgender rights. Many expressed concern over the growing conservative countermovement and new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children. Pride events in many cities emphasized activism and unity against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Despite an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents coinciding with Pride events, the increased visibility of transgender people at marches and celebrations is heartening for some.

via POLITICO|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#lgbtq#parades
society2 years ago

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Across America: From NYC to San Francisco.

Pride Month celebrations across the United States, including parades in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, have drawn thousands of participants and spectators. While many revelers danced and cheered, others expressed concern over the growing conservative countermovement and new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children. The events have emphasized the rights of transgender people, with many featuring transgender activists and messages against anti-transgender legislation. LGBTQ+ organizations have called for unity against legislative threats to their community, with lawmakers in 20 states moving to ban gender-affirming care for children.

via The Associated Press|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#lgbtq#parades
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Heather Dubrow Opens Up About Her LGBTQ Children

Heather Dubrow, star of "Real Housewives of Orange County," discusses her experience as a parent to three LGBTQ+ children and the importance of normalizing families like hers amid hostile anti-LGBTQ legislation. Dubrow emphasizes the need for communication and support for LGBTQ+ children and their families, and acknowledges the difficulties of navigating relationships with those who do not accept their identities.

via USA TODAY|
#acceptance#anti-lgbtq-legislation#heather-dubrow
music2 years ago

Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kiszka Comes Out as Queer.

Greta Van Fleet's lead singer, Josh Kiszka, has come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in an Instagram post, citing the surge in repressive, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in his current home state of Tennessee as the reason for his public announcement. Kiszka has been in a loving, same-sex relationship with his partner for the past eight years. He urged fans to support organizations fighting against these laws and emphasized the importance of love and acceptance.

via Consequence|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#greta-van-fleet#josh-kiszka
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Corporate Pride Support: Genuine or Superficial?

Despite some brands pulling out of Pride events due to anti-LGBTQ legislation and backlash, most corporate sponsors have maintained or increased their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Nearly 78% of U.S. Pride organizers surveyed this year said their corporate sponsorships either rose or held steady since last year, while 22% reported declines. Many Pride events have seen record crowd turnout this year, but higher security costs and conservative pushback have also led to increased spending on safety protocols. Some advocates call for more substantive, year-round support from private-sector allies rather than just rainbow-slathered logos during Pride Month.

via NBC News|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#corporate-sponsorship#lgbtq-community
politics2 years ago

Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Rights in the US

The Human Rights Campaign has declared a national state of emergency in the US due to the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, with over 70 bills signed into law so far this year, more than double last year's record. Most of the recent proposals and policies impact transgender people, with over 525 state bills that "attack the LGBTQ+ community" introduced this legislative session alone, almost entirely by Republican lawmakers. The bills limit bathrooms transgender people can use, ban gender-affirming care, ban transgender people from sports, and ban drag performances, among other things.

via New York Post |
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#human-rights-campaign#lgbtq
entertainment2 years ago

Maren Morris Stands Up Against Anti-LGBTQ Drag Bans.

Maren Morris and four drag stars discuss the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, including "drag bans," on the queer community. At least 15 states are considering or have passed similar legislation to Tennessee's drag ban. The group emphasizes the importance of drag as a form of self-expression and the need to educate oneself on LGBTQ+ issues. They also call out the misogyny and sexism that often excludes drag kings and trans women from mainstream recognition.

via Billboard|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#drag#entertainment
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans in the US

The Human Rights Campaign has declared a national state of emergency due to the proliferation of anti-LGBTQ legislation in statehouses across the US. Over 70 bills were passed this legislative session, double last year's previous record, with more than 220 affecting transgender people. The HRC named Florida, Tennessee, and Texas as the most hostile states. The Alliance Defending Freedom called the HRC statement "slanderous," while HRC praised Michigan and Minnesota for expanding LGBTQ rights.

via Reuters|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#human-rights-campaign#lgbtq
human-rights2 years ago

Human Rights Group Declares National State of Emergency for LGBTQ+ Community

The Human Rights Campaign has declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans due to an unprecedented and dangerous spike in anti-LGBTQ+ legislative assaults sweeping state houses this year. The organization has been tracking the rise of anti-LGBTQ laws and compiled the information in an impact report that shows 115 bills were introduced in 2015 compared with more than 500 in 2023. The rise of anti-LGBTQ laws is resulting in violence against LGBTQ+ people, forcing families to uproot their lives and flee their homes in search of safer states, and triggering a tidal wave of increased homophobia and transphobia that puts the safety of each and every one of us at risk.

via The Guardian US|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#discrimination#human-rights
politics2 years ago

The Growing Trend of States Restricting Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Nineteen US states have passed laws restricting gender-affirming health care access for transgender children and teenagers, with some laws punishing health care professionals who provide gender-affirming treatment to minors with prison time. The bans have created a complicated legal landscape for trans people to maneuver, and several of the bans face legal challenges from health care providers and civil rights organizations. The Human Rights Campaign declared the first-ever national state of emergency for the LGBTQ+ community, and the AMA and LGBTQ advocates stress that gender-affirming care can be life-saving treatment for trans youth.

via CNN|
#anti-lgbtq-legislation#gender-affirming-care#legal-challenges