Biden issues proclamation for Pride month
Biden also promoted his own actions in support of LGBTQ.
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LGBTQ orgs raise alarm on coordinated attacks on national businesses
The far-right has been targeting corporations in a coordinated attack against anything visibly supportive of LGBTQ.
HRC issues travel advisory for Florida
This comes just a day after the national NAACP and LULAC issued their own advisories.
Study shows high Campus Pride Index matches lower risk of intimate partner violence
It turns out having an accepting community helps makes people safer.
CDC, IDPH put out call for mpox vaccinations
The CDC and IDPH both cited a cluster of cases in Chicago as part of their renewed call for vaccinations.
HRC Foundation to award $20,000 to trans communities
$1,000 will be going to local transgender communities.
Survey finds anti-LGBTQ bills having impact on youth mental health
This year’s U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People from The Trevor Project found that 41% of respondents seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
LGBTQ books lead ALA’s ‘most banned books’ list
The American Library Association released their list of challenged books this week. LGBTQ-themed books are four of the top five.
Non-binary, trans lawmakers getting punished by legislatures for speaking out
GOP-controlled legislatures in Montana and Oklahoma are actively punishing their sole transgender or non-binary lawmakers for speaking out.
SCOTUS keeps access to mifepristone, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday night ruled that mifepristone would remain available as the suit banning works through the courts.
