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[…] advocates to protect and defend equality for Transgender and LGBQ+ individuals in South Florida, are responding to increased anti-LGBTQ sentiment and misinformation targeting drag queens, specifically all-ages Pride events for families and children, and Drag Queen Story Hour readings at libraries. Misinformation and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric spread by politicans and in media have escalated about […]

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[…] and growing chorus of citizens speaking up for equality and safety, and against state sponsored discrimination including legislative proposals targeting LGBTQ people, essential healthcare, drag performance, and Pride celebrations.  Rep. Pearson was sworn in again this morning, joining Jones in a return to their elected seats.  Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD […]

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AT LEAST FIVE LGBTQ PEOPLE HAVE BEEN MURDERED IN RECENT WEEKS, FOLLOWING A DRAMATIC SPIKE IN ANTI-LGBTQ HATE AND HARASSMENT DURING PRIDE MONTH GLAAD: “Sibley’s shocking murder follows a disturbing rise in violence and harassment against LGBTQ people across the U.S. This cannot continue. No one should have to fear for their safety just […]

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[…] titled Future Friends. This album and the tour that followed would be one of my first opportunities to become immersed in the LGBTQ+ community. From my first pride–the oversold LA Pride that brought tens of thousands of people together, to their own shows the following two days, that summer felt like a confidence-building milestone […]

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[…] the Georgia State House of Representatives and a voting rights activist. As a Georgia gubernatorial candidate, Abrams was the first major party nominee to march in Atlanta Pride. As minority leader, she opposed a religious exemption bill and co-sponsored the Fair Employment Practices Act. Abrams’ advocacy for the LGBTQ community dates back to the […]

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