American Library Association reports almost 700 book challenges this year
Most challenges were against books written by or about a person of color or an LGBTQ person.
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Campus Pride drops Florida, Texas colleges from ‘Best of the Best’ list
The universities were removed because of the states’ new restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws.
Survey finds 80% of U.S. LGBTQ adults feel unsafe
The spike in anti-LGBTQ state laws have made people across the country feel less safe in their communities.
Florida’s anti-LGBTQ laws pushing families to leave
More than 40% of parents want to leave the state’s anti-LGBTQ laws.
American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms support for gender-affirming care
The medical association confirmed the policy because of the number of care bans passed by states.
Lawsuit over Texas abortion ban could be a model in other states
A lawsuit in Texas asserting that the state’s abortion ban imperils women by dissuading doctors from ending dangerous pregnancies could provide a template for similar challenges across the country.
Study: More than 40% of trans adults have attempted suicide
One of the authors said that increased prejudice is contributing to poor mental health.
CDC to launch bridge program for COVID-19 vaccines
The program would let uninsured and underinsured adults get vaccinated.
LGBTQ project funding in two states stripped by U.S. House Republicans from spending bill
One GOP representative compared funding an LGBTQ center to funding a Ku Klux Klan project.
ADL, GLAAD: Anti-LGBTQ incidents spiked in last year
The rise in attacks happened alongside the rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric from politicians.
