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LGBTQ+
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Despite anti-LGBTQ+ bills, queer Republicans are standing by their party
Lady Maga USA and other LGBTQ+ conservatives are leaning into the Republican agenda, especially bans for gender-affirming care for minors.
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LGBTQ+ students on what they’ve learned — and what they can teach schools — about supporting queer kids
The students from Texas, California and Alabama have served as Youth Voices ambassadors for It Gets Better, a nonprofit that works toward the empowerment of LGBTQ+ youth worldwide.
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Florida and Kentucky are losing educators to extreme anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Strict policies and education laws enacted this year have caused teachers to leave their profession behind — or in some cases, their state.
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United States scores a C on global LGBTQ+ human rights scorecard
A new report ranked the United States 31 out of 136 countries, a score that’s expected to fall in the wake of hundreds of bills targeting anti-LGBTQ+ rights across the country.
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Millions of LGBTQ+ Americans overlooked in census data may soon be able to share their experiences
The Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in the American Community Survey next year.
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Americans don’t trust politicians on abortion and gender-affirming care, poll finds
Restricting access to both has been a GOP focus, but a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows sizable majorities of both parties don’t think politicians are informed enough to make fair policies.
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How personal relationships influence views on gender-affirming care
More Americans back access to such care for adults than minors, but few want politicians to get involved, a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll finds.
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Through his transformative designs, Miguel Rosales is building bridges — literally
After serving as lead architect on the instantly iconic Zakim Bridge in Boston, the Guatemala native has gone on to make his mark around the world.
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The 19th Explains: How Congress funds the government
The House and the Senate have to agree on spending measures to avoid a shutdown.
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After Jacksonville shooting, some Floridians see connections between state’s education laws and anti-Black racism
Florida has banned AP African American Studies and implemented anti-‘woke’ laws in schools, creating what some call a hostile climate for Black residents.