Discussion: LGBTQ+ Rights XVI - Part 6

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Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But Democrats warn the measure opens the door for people and groups to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the name of religion.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Georgia Republicans say religious liberty needs protection, but Democrats warn of discrimination

Georgia Republicans are voting to protect religious rights from state and local governments. But Democrats warn the measure opens the door for people and groups to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the name of religion.

apnews.com

You can freedom of your religion-- but that means you have to let others have theirs, too. Your freedom means you can't dictate to others how they should live.

 

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That's disappointing. I thought Fetterman was cool.

 

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Oklahomans to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik: 'Stay out of our state'

Parents and organizations have released an open letter to the hate-spreader ahead of her potential Oklahoma visit.

www.advocate.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

John Fetterman and Bob Casey pulled support of LGBTQ William Way Community Center after LibsofTikTok kink parties tweet

On Wednesday Fetterman said he only withdrew the $1 million funding request to fend off anticipated Republican attacks, while Casey’s office defended pulling the money.

www.inquirer.com

J.K. Rowling's 'dehumanizing' misgendering post reported to UK police, TV personality says

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www.usatoday.com

 

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After Nex Benedict’s death, LGBTQ youth group saw 200% rise in crisis contacts from Oklahoma

The Rainbow Youth Project, a national LGBTQ suicide prevention group, also said calls increased ahead of a protest in Owasso, Oklahoma, by Westboro Baptist Church.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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John Fetterman and Bob Casey pulled support of LGBTQ William Way Community Center after LibsofTikTok kink parties tweet

On Wednesday Fetterman said he only withdrew the $1 million funding request to fend off anticipated Republican attacks, while Casey’s office defended pulling the money.

www.inquirer.com

J.K. Rowling's 'dehumanizing' misgendering post reported to UK police, TV personality says

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www.usatoday.com

Also, she donated £70,000 to this cause in February:

 

[Mani-Man]

Also, she donated £70,000 to this cause in February:

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And this is why i have no Respect for anybody who bought Hogwarts Legacy.
The Women gets a cut from every HP thing and uses it to Hurt Transpeople.
The more people show WB that there is value in the HP IP, the more they will do with it...which means she gets Money that she then uses to actively hurt the LGBT community.
People who buy any HP product...help her in her fight against LGBT people who do nothing to anybody and just want to live their life.

 

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The Right Is Running a Dangerous Scam Under the Banner of “Women’s Rights.” Don’t Fall for It.

One of the biggest trends in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this year is also the most insidious.

slate.com

 

[Sithborg]

And this is why i have no Respect for anybody who bought Hogwarts Legacy.
The Women gets a cut from every HP thing and uses it to Hurt Transpeople.
The more people show WB that there is value in the HP IP, the more they will do with it...which means she gets Money that she then uses to actively hurt the LGBT community.
People who buy any HP product...help her in her fight against LGBT people who do nothing to anybody and just want to live their life.

There is no ethical consumption. Everyone's lines are different. HP fans getting I have no real problem. I do not respect the "but we have to support the developers argument". I also do not respect streamers who still streamed it.

 

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[squeekness]

Nice to hear some good news for a change. So sick of hearing about draconian laws that punish people for being who they are.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Sexual orientation, gender identity can be discussed in Fla. schools

A new settlement means students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction.

scrippsnews.com

 

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US public support for LGBTQ+ protections falls for first time since 2015

Decline is notable with a strong correlation between Christian nationalism and opposition to inclusive policies

www.theguardian.com

 

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[MagnarTheGreat]

Keir Starmer backs ban on transgender athletes in female competition: ‘Common sense has to prevail’

Labour leader says he supports governing bodies’ actions to ban transgender women having previously refused to take a position on the issue

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[blueharvest]

Anti-LGBTQ+ governor signs bill codifying same-sex marriage in Virginia

He also vetoed a bill that would dial back the book-banning frenzy in the state.

www.lgbtqnation.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Conservatives launch transphobic campaign against employee at Space Camp in Huntsville

Several Alabama politicians made social media posts targeting a transgender woman working at Space Camp in Huntsville.

www.alreporter.com

Oh look more trans panic trying to get people banned from certain/all jobs and harassed/threatened/killed.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Keir Starmer backs ban on transgender athletes in female competition: ‘Common sense has to prevail’

Labour leader says he supports governing bodies’ actions to ban transgender women having previously refused to take a position on the issue

www.telegraph.co.uk

NHS bans puberty blockers for children

Gender identity clinics are to be prevented from giving drugs that halt the physical changes of puberty, following an independent review of the practice

www.thetimes.co.uk

Their economy is shambles and this Elon Musk and JK Rowling trash on the road to genocide (the purposeful and systemic elimination of an identity) is what both parties of the UK are obsessed with.

2021:

Hm, No One Had a Problem With Puberty Blockers When Only Cis Kids Took Them

Lawmakers hell-bent on taking puberty blockers away from trans kids are ignoring all the research that says they're safe for everyone.

www.vice.com

 

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[Sithborg]

The new fugitive slave acts are fun.