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A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Elbert County’s Elizabeth School District to restore library books the district banned by next week, prohibiting the district from further restrictions on access to books that the school board objects to politically. U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction stating the banned books must be…
When Saint John, N.B., holds its annual Pride celebration in August, it’s expecting a new group of participants — Americans seeking a safe haven from the “scary” reality of living under President Donald Trump’s administration. Samantha White, who helps organize Pride events in Bangor, Maine, said there has been a lot of fear within the LGBTQ+ community since Trump’s election…
Here’s when you can take part and celebrate It won’t just be Manchester Pride taking part in celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Manchester this year(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Here across Greater Manchester, we like to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community in a number of ways – whether it’s through…
There’s a feat of LGBTQ+ shows to binge throughout February (Picture: Metro/Netflix/Paramount Plus/Channel 4) It’s LGBTQ+ History month, marking four weeks to make an extra special effort to remember the trailblazers who paved the way for gays, theys and everything in between. Over the last 30 years alone, television has gone from having next to…
This week’s diarist is ethically non monogamous (Picture: Getty/Metro) Welcome to How I Do It, the series in which we give you a seven-day sneak peek into the sex life of a stranger. This week we hear from 29-year-old queer writer Leah*, who has been married to her husband, Jack*, for two years. The couple have an open…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size All school divisions in Saskatchewan will now be required to develop, implement and publicly state a policy on changeroom use that “that upholds the privacy, dignity and comfort of all students.” “We want to ensure privacy, dignity and comfort of all students,” Education Minister Everett Hindley said…
Beloved Vancouver-based artist and activist Joe Average has passed away at the age of 67. Friends and family confirm he died on Christmas Eve. Known for his vividly colourful art pieces depicting people, animals and flowers, Average was also a champion of LGBTQ2+ rights. Born Brock David Tebbutt on Oct. 10, 1957 in Victoria, B.C.,…
Hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community continue to rise in the US. (Canva) Police have said a Michigan man armed with an “arsenal” of guns had concocted a “chilling” plot to murder LGBTQ+ people. Investigators revealed that Mack Davis, 22, from Owosso, Michigan, “possessed two firearms, magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a crossbow and…
A recreational soccer team in Toronto says controversy surrounding its league’s gender policy, which temporarily excluded non-binary players from women’s teams, has sparked a bigger conversation about accessibility and support for LGBTQ+ athletes. Evergreen FC co-captain Riley Yesno says her team, composed of female, LGBTQ+ and gender diverse members, has been playing in the women’s division of…
LGBTQ+ veterans can now apply for up to £70,000 in compensation (PinkNews) LGBTQ+ veterans who were ejected from the military due to their sexuality will be able to receive up to £70,000 in compensation from today (13 December). The ban on openly gay soldiers, which was lifted in 2000, had resulted in veterans being prohibited…
