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Biden Renews Call to Pass LGBTQ Equality Act in State of the Union Speech Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National March 2, 2022 0In a State of the Union address front-loaded with calls to challenge Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, President Biden on...
White House Responds to Florida Legislature Advancing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Legislation Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National February 9, 2022 0Following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ comments signaling support for “Don’t Say Gay” legislation in Florida that would restrict school teachings on...
What to Expect on LGBTQ Issues if One of These Black Women is Named to Supreme Court Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National February 6, 2022 0With another battle over the U.S. Supreme Court underway after the announced retirement of U.S. Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, progressives...
LGBTQ Advocates Fight on for Trans Athletes, but They May Be Losing the Battle Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National January 27, 2022 0In the wake of the NCAA changing its policies regarding transgender athletes and state legislatures advancing new legislation against trans...
Grenell Emails Reveal Internal Talk on Trump Policy Against Pride Flag Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National January 13, 2022 0The latest emails from the State Department obtained by the Washington Blade via its lawsuit under the Freedom of Information...
Top 10 National News Stories of 2021 Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National December 30, 2021 0#10: RNC creates Pride outreach coalition Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, in a video announcement at a Log Cabin...
CDC Still Falling Short on LGBTQ Data Collection for COVID Patients: Expert Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National December 29, 2021 0Despite requests since the start of the COVID pandemic for the U.S. government to enhance data collection for patients who...
Senate Confirms Rufus Gifford as State Dept. Chief of Protocol Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National December 20, 2021 0The U.S. Senate confirmed Rufus Gifford on Saturday as chief of protocol for the State Department, giving him the distinction...
Biden Recognizes LGBTQ Survivors in World AIDS Day Statement Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National December 1, 2021 0President Biden recognized LGBTQ people as among the survivors of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on Tuesday in a statement recognizing World...
Biden Briefed on Transgender Deaths Breaking Record in 2021 Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National November 23, 2021 0President Biden, in a year when the killings of transgender people are at the highest number in recorded history, has...
WH Unsure if Biden Briefed on 2021 Breaking Record for Anti-trans Violence Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association National November 15, 2021 0White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday she was unsure whether President Biden has been briefed on continued violence...