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|  | WORLD German bishops, trans woman's death, Hungary, human-rights event 2023-03-18 Germany's Catholic bishops voted (38 to nine, with 11 abstentions) to adopt formal ceremonies for the blessing of same-sex relationships, defying the Vatican and testing church unity on what has become one of the most contentious ...
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|  | NATIONAL Ritchie Torres, N.J. towns, Karine Jean-Pierre, Tennessee items 2023-03-18 New York Congressman Ritchie Torres has talked about his own struggle with depression and the importance of mental health in the wake of U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.)'s recent hospitalization for clinical depression, The Washington Blade ...
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|  | Arkansas governor signs anti-trans medical malpractice bill 2023-03-15 Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law a measure that makes it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care for children, ABC News reported. This move, involving a law that will take effect this ...
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|  | 31ST annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party raises more than $9 million 2023-03-13 --From a press release - LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2023 — The 31st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, with special guests Eric McCormack and Michaela Jae Rodriguez, raised more ...
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|  | Study: Outcomes for children similar regardless of the LGBTQ+ identity of the children's parents 2023-03-10 --From a press release - NEW YORK — This week a new report was released by BMJ Global Health examining outcomes between LGBTQ+ families and families headed by heterosexual couples. The report, a literature review and synthesis of dozens of academic ...
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|  | WORLD Zero Discrimination Day, African countries, facility damaged, travel items 2023-03-10 On Zero Discrimination Day this year (March 1), under the theme "Save lives: Decriminalize," UNAIDS showed how the decriminalization of key populations and people living with HIV saves lives and helps advance the end of the ...
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|  | NATIONAL Folx Health, gay mayor arrested, powerlifter's suit, Versace visit 2023-03-10 Boston-based Folx Healthwhich provides primary healthcare services and gender-affirming healthcare to LGBTQIA peoplemade Fast Company's list of the world's 50 most innovative businesses. A few of the other healthcare companies ...
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|  | Minn. governor signs order protecting gender-affirming healthcare 2023-03-10 At a time when so many political officials seem to be backing anti-LGBTQ+ measures, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is doing just the opposite. On March 8, Walz signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ ...
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|  | Study examines straight men and their sexual attraction to transgender women 2023-03-09 --From a press release - An analysis of online Reddit conversations also revealed a paradox: the same men devalue both trans and cisgender women Some straight men said they sexually desire transgender women because of the women's supposed hyper-feminine traits. Brandon ...
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|  | Billy Masters: Raunchier Uncoupled on the rebound with Showtime 2023-03-06 "I never liked when she did this in concerts either. I don't like when females are overly sexualized in art. It degrades and objectivy's [sic] women in a way that's not healthy." TJ Jackson on reports ...
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|  | LGBTQ+ groups criticize Tenn. bill that bans access to medical care for trans youth 2023-03-03 --From a press release - NASHVILLE — On March 2, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law HB1/SB1, a bill that prohibits transgender-related healthcare in Tennessee for people under the age of 18. The bill is set to take effect on ...
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|  | Raoul, IDHR issue guidance on protections against bias related to pregnancy, reproductive health 2023-03-02 --From a press release - Chicago — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) today released a guide on the state's protections against discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and ...
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|  | Tennessee to ban drag shows; governor asked about '77 drag photo 2023-02-28 Tennessee will ban some drag performances as well as gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors after state House lawmakers sent both bills to Republican Gov. Bill Lee to sign, The Hill reported. Republican state Senate Majority Leader ...
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|  | WORLD Prison HIV study, trans soldier injured, Bollywood, British LGBT Awards 2023-02-24 In Zambia, a high uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is possible in prison populations that have adequate resources and support from the criminal-justice health system, according to an AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care) ...
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|  | Returning World of Chocolate event nets $250K 2023-02-22 On Feb. 17, AIDS Foundation of Chicago's (AFC) annual fundraiser, World of Chocolate returned after a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the event was held in the main entry way of Union ...
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