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LGBTQ groups call on Democrats to ‘do more’ to protect their rights

Summary by The Hill

LGBTQ rights groups are asking the Democratic Party to “do more” to protect the rights of gay and transgender Americans in the face of threats from the Trump administration and a growing divide within the party over issues like transgender athletes in school sports.

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Louisiana Illuminator

Accountability for the Louisiana Democratic Party’s failure to defend LGBTQ+ rights

A Pride flag reads "Abide No Hatred" is hung at the entrance of Castaways, venue for the third annual SWLA Pride Fest weekend, June 10-12, in Big Lake. (Photo courtesy of Pride of SWLA)To the Democrats of Louisiana: I publicly acknowledge my failure as an elected official to effectively defend my own community – the LGBTQ+ community – and, in doing so, I have also failed to uphold equality for all. This past Saturday in Baton Rouge, the Louisian…

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership after previous director charged with sexual misconduct - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

A Wider Bridge, the pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has named a new interim executive director four months after its previous director was charged with sexual misconduct. The announcement of Rabbi Denise Eger as interim director, as well as Daniel Hernandez as board chair earlier this year, comes as the group contends with pressures from multiple angles: a wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation and actions from the Trump administration and its allies, as…

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The Advocate

Hollywood unites for LGBTQ+ rights against rising Trump

The LGBTQ+ community isn't afraid. Pride began as a rebellion and that spirit is still very much alive today.Although the current political administration is trying to take down the LGBTQ+ community, queer celebrities and allies are rising up and reminding everyone to stay strong even in the face of fear.Big names from every corner of the entertainment industry attended the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in …

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Newsmax

LGBTQ Leaders Demand Dems 'Do More' to Protect Rights

In the letter, they wrote: [T]he LGBTQ+ community is being targeted substantively as well as rhetorically, in campaigns, state legislatures, Congress and from every corner of the Trump administration.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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