Church steps in to host LGBT prom after library cancels over ‘safety’
A church hosted a prom for LGBT+ teenagers after a library cancelled the event due to safety concerns. Nearly 100...
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Americans overestimate LGBT+ population in the US, survey finds
American adults vastly overestimate how large the LGBT+ population is in the US, a survey suggests. Although Americans believe LGBT+...
Prince William: It’s ‘Obviously Absolutely Fine By Me’ if One of My Children Comes Out as Gay
Prince William said it would be “absolutely fine by me” if one of his three children came out as gay. The Duke of Cambridge made the remarks on a visit to the Albert Kennedy Trust (Akt), an LGBT charity dedicated to youth homelessness, The London Economic reports. Ahead of the annual #PrideinLondon parade, The Duke of Cambridge visited @aktcharity to learn about the issue of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, and the positive change that akt are enacting through their unique prevention and early action approach. pic.twitter.com/seYAKw8ASq— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26,...
Mother of gay teen who died by suicide says school knew about risk
The mother of a gay teenager who died by suicide after allegedly being bullied about his sexuality has claimed his...
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BY KAYLEE DUFF Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s new housing programs focus on centering the needs of homeless or housing insecure LGBTQIA+...
Puerto Rico bans conversion therapy for minors
Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló has signed an executive order banning so-called gay conversion therapy on minors. He tweeted a...
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BY KAYLEE DUFF (Images courtesy of the Matthew Shepard Foundation) In honor of their 20 years of work, we spoke...
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Equality Ohio Honors Our Allies And Advocates
BY KAYLEE DUFF This nonprofit is celebrating two local activists who brought change to our community through their impactful work....
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A lesbian student was left with broken ribs after being attacked at school
School officials say they can't identify the alleged perpetrators. https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/11/lesbian-student-left-broken-ribs-attacked-school/...
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Ohio Licensing Board Advocates Against Dangerous Conversion Therapy Practices
BY KAYLEE DUFF On Friday, the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT Board) voted to...
