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From a Drag Story Reading Met with Protests to LGBT Voters Tracking Which Mayoral Candidate Will Help Them Best, This Week in Across the Country

A drag story time in New York was met with anti-LGBT protesters, and LGBT voters in Pennsylvania have to decide which mayoral candidate will help their community the best.
From a Federal Court to Hear Trans Athlete Policy to NBA Fining Cam Thomas $40K After 'No Homo' Comment, This Week in Across the Country

A federal appeals court in Connecticut will hear a policy on trans athletes, and NBA fines Cam Thomas after he made a "no homo" comment during an interview.
From a Gay Teacher Fired to Library Not Charged for LGBT Books, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about a gay teacher fired at a Catholic school and church in New York, and a library in Wyoming not charged for having LGBT books.
From a Trans March in New York to North Dakota Banning Conversion Therapy, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about activists marching for transgender lives in New York, and North Dakota's lawmakers banning conversion therapy in social work.
From a Trans Star Playing Lead Role on Broadway to Candidate for Governor (Possibly) Making History, This Week in Across the Country

Angelica Ross is the first trans person to play a leading role on Broadway, and Maura Healey could become Massachusetts' first female governor.
From a Trans Woman Awarded $1.5M After Jailed on False Charges to Man Threatening a Pride March, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about Ju’Zema Goldring receiving $1.5M after being in jail on false drug charges in Georgia, and a man pleading guilty to threatening a Pride March in New York.
From a University Blocking LGBT Club from Forming to 'Bad Actors' Causing More Disdain for LGBT People, This Week in Across the Country

A private university is attempting to block an LGBT club from forming in New York, and "bad actors" are causing more disdain for the LGBT community on social media in Connecticut.
From Activists Protesting Anti-Trans Bill to New York Funding Housing for LGBT Elders, This Week in Across the Country

Activists staged a sit-in in front of Utah's governor's office to protest against an anti-trans bill, and New York will fund housing for LGBT elders.
From Black LGBT Candidate Running for Atlanta's Mayor to NYC Pride Banning Police Presence, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about Antonio Brown possibly becoming Atlanta's first LGBT mayor, and New York City Pride banning police presence until 2025.
From CPS Workers Resigning Due to Anti-trans Law to Man Arrested for Arson Attack on Gay Bar, This Week in Across the Country

CPS workers are resigning because of the anti-trans law in Texas, and police have arrested a suspect for the arson attack on a gay bar in New York.
From Ex-Frat Members Attacking LGBT Safe House to NYC Pride Un-Banning Then Re-Banning Cops, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about ex-frat members terrorizing students in an LGBT safe house at a university in Pennsylvania, and New York Pride un-banning cops then re-banning them from participating in the parade.
From Former Leader Accusing HRC of Racism to Felon Asking Judge to Overturn Verdict, This Week in Across the Country

In New York, Alphonso David is accusing the Human Rights Campaign of racism, and convicted felon Ed Buck is asking a judge to overturn his jury verdict in California.
From HRC Investigating Its President to Hate Crime Law Protecting Trans People in Michigan, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about the Human Rights Campaign investigating Alphonso David, and Michigan's hate crime law including transgender people.
From Jamaica's Trans-Inclusive Healthcare to Halsey's New Makeup Brand, This Week in Beyond the G

This week read about a pop star creating a brand that is "multi-dimensional makeup for everyone," Jamaica releasing a new healthcare strategy so transgender and gender non-conforming citizens can utilize it, and an Australian couple raising their child without a gender.
From LGBT Exhibit Removed After Complaint to NYPD Looking for Homophobic Man After Attack, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about an LGBT history exhibit being removed after a GOP aide complains in Missouri, and the police searching for an anti-gay man after allegedly assaulting a stranger in New York.
From Louisiana's Governor Vetoing Trans Youth Sports Bill to a Queer-Friendly Barbershop Opening in New York, This Week in Across the Country

This week read about Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoing a bill that bans trans girls from participating on girls' sports teams, and a Black-owned, LGBT-friendly barbershop celebrating its grand opening in New York.
From Ohio Introducing Anti-LGBT Bill to Gay Bar Set on Fire in New York, This Week in Across the Country

Ohio representatives introduced a bill similar to the "Don't Say Gay" law, and a gay bar was set on fire in New York.
Gay Man Comes Out on Top in Race for DCCC Chair

The Democratic party is turning to a gay man to protect its advantage in Congress.
Gay Man Plans to Sue NYPD for Using Homophobic Slurs While Beating Him

A Staten Island man who was roughed up by police whom he alleges used homophobic slurs is planning to sue in federal court for civil rights violations. The Daily News reports.
Gay Republican Congressman-Elect Accused of Fabricating Personal Pulse Tragedy

A questionable background has dogged George Santos before, but incorporating the LGBT community’s darkest tragedy into his story has the New York Congressman-elect under intense scrutiny.
Gay State Senator Helps End New York’s Commercial Surrogacy Ban

(WM) To become a father of two daughters, New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman and his husband made cross-country trips to California, where the girls were born through surrogacy arrangements.
Gays Against Guns Responds to Brooklyn Attack

America is once again watching the aftermath of another bloody mass shooting.
George Santos Indicted On 13 Financial Crimes

Justice caught up to George Santos. The gay Republican congressman, lampooned nationwide for his frequent dishonesty, was indicted on 13 charges ranging from defrauding donors to wrongfully claiming unemployment benefits.
Group Objects to New York District's Transgender Policy

A Christian advocacy group wants a western New York school district to stop letting a transgender student use the boys' locker rooms and restrooms, saying it violates other students' privacy.
Guinness Returns To Sponsor N.Y.'s St. Patrick's Day Parade

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Guinness will resume its sponsorship of New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade, a year after it pulled out because lesbian and gay groups weren't allowed to march in the parade.
Hate Crime Charge Dropped in Case of Torched Church Bench

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a hate crime charge against a man accused of torching a bench that a northern New York church had painted in rainbow colors to show its support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Hate Crime Charge in Burning of Church Bench Supporting LGBT

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (AP) - Police say they've have charged a 47-year-old man with a hate crime for torching an outdoor bench that had been painted in rainbow colors by members of a northern New York church to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Heritage of Trademark: The Legal Battle Over Ownership of 'Pride'

A lawsuit filed in New York City by the organization that runs the Pride March and attendant events has people asking: "Who owns 'pride'?" The answer could have ramifications far west of the Hudson, to every city that has an official organization running its Pride celebration.
HRC Announces Independent Review of President Ensnared in N.Y. AG Report

(WB) The nation’s leading LGBT advocacy group has announced to staff an independent review of Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, after he was ensnared in the damning report from the New York attorney general finding Gov. Andrew Cuomo violated the law by sexually harassing 11 women employees.
HRC President Fired After Dispute with Board on His Role in Cuomo Affair

(WB) Following a public dispute with the Human Rights Campaign board on the results of a review on his role in the scandal on sexual misconduct that forced New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign, Alphonso David has been terminated as president of the nation’s leading LGBT group.

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