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Published on Jul 2, 2025

Court rules talk-based conversion therapy is legal in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - A Henrico County Circuit Court judge ordered that licensed counselors be allowed to engage underage clients in a controversial form of talk therapy about gender identity and sexual orientation that medical and mental …

Source: WWBT - Virginia - Pending
Published on 00:05 GMT

Florida Can Forbid Transgender High School Math Teacher From Using Feminine Pronouns to Refer to Herself in Class, 11th ...

In a case of first impression, a split panel of the Eleventh Circuit decided today that a transgender high school teacher's speech rights were not violated when the state of Florida required her not to refer to herself in class by her preferred …

Source: Reason Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Vermont Conversation: ‘Don’t back down’ — Vermont’s marriage equality revolution at 25

Then (2000) and Now (2024): Stacy Jolles, left, Nina Beck, right, with their son, Seth Jolles, center. Photos courtesy of Stacy Jolles and Nina Beck The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman is a VTDigger podcast that features in-depth interviews on …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Jul 2, 2025

While Lawmakers Debate My Child’s Rights, I’m Teaching Him To Live Joyfully

I grew up queer in a red state when gay marriage was illegal. Now, I’m raising my kids in a blue city on the West Coast. Four years ago, when my oldest child came out as transgender, my first reaction was relief that we lived in a supportive environment. …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Civil Rights: The Impact of the 1964 Act

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the turning point in the struggle for civil rights. Image courtesy of Vecteezy.com. On July 2, we celebrate Civil Rights Act Day. This day commemorates the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination …

Source: Patheos - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Yardley Pride Celebration draws local community to hear about LGBTQ+ rights

by Naomi Weiss Yardley may be a small town, but its community has immense LGBTQ+ pride. During the annual Yardley Pride Celebration event, organized by Lisa Edward, the owner of Yardley Tattoo on Main Street, about seventy people wearing every color of the …

Source: Yardley Voice - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Trump's pick to replace Tillis could boost Republican midterm turnout in North Carolina, analysts say

Political parties typically benefit from having an incumbent candidate on the ballot, but U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis didn’t bring that advantage to the campaign trail in 2026, Republican insiders and political scientists say. Tillis, first elected in 2014 over …

Source: WRAL 5 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Opponents in same-sex marriage case are now friends

Key takeaways Jim Obergefell and Rick Hodges have become friends since the 2015 ruling. The two were on opposite sides of the landmark same-sex marriage case. Hodges secretly prepared Ohio for marriage equality before the ruling. They now speak together at …

Source: The Daily Record - Maryland - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

They battled for parental rights decades ago. How they now view a big Supreme Court ruling

On April 8, 1992, Suzanne Brown asked her son, Jason Mesiti, about his day at school. “He said, ‘probably the worst in my life,’” Brown recalled. While she said the remark was “somewhat dramatic,” she, too, was disturbed by what her son, a high school …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Florida GOP peddle tasteless 'Alligator Alcatraz' merch

16:11 ET, 01 Jul 2025 Internet users are livid with members of the Florida GOP after they started selling "Alligator Alcatraz" merchandise hours before President Trump arrived in the Sunshine State to officially tour the facility. In tandem with …

Source: Irish Star - Center-left
Published on 00:51 GMT

More than half of the Jacksonville City Council members are millionaires. Here’s how much each is worth

(From left to right) Republican Councilmembers Chris Miller, Matt Carlucci, Mike Gay and Ron Salem are among the richest members of the Jacksonville City Council, according to new financial disclosure forms filed with the state. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT …

Source: News4Jax - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 30, 2025

End of an Era: North Carolina’s Thom Tillis Announces Exit From Senate After Final Term

In a surprising political move, Republican Senator Thom Tillis has confirmed that he will not be running for reelection when his term ends in 2026. The announcement has left both his supporters and critics talking, as many expected him to stay in the game …

Source: KSU Sentinel - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2025

In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators

The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest to me, because I teach education …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Trump arrives in Everglades ahead of opening day for Florida-run immigration facility

By Milena Malaver, Churchill Ndonwie, Ana Ceballos and Syra Ortiz Blanes Miami Herald MIAMI — President Donald Trump has arrived at the Florida-run immigration detention center deep in the Everglades that is supposed to be ready to house hundreds of …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Explainer: Supreme Court protects religious liberty, parents’ rights

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision last week in Mahmoud v. Taylor, a landmark gender ideology indoctrination case, addressed parental rights and religious liberty in public education. The case challenged a Maryland school board policy requiring elementary …

Source: Baptist Press - Tennessee - Center-right
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Erased In The Name Of ‘Choice’: How This Moment Echoes Our Oldest Wounds

Source: Cultura Creative / Getty What if I told you the United States government once made a sweeping move to erase the necessary stories and experiences of individuals who have been part of this country’s fabric from its very inception? People whose …

Source: NewsOne - Left-wing
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender

In 2025, trans survival is political. Trans leadership? That’s revolutionary. Mila Myles knows both truths intimately. She’s not just the highest-ranking out transgender communications official in any statewide executive office — she’s also one of the most …

Source: The Advocate - Left-wing
Published on Jul 1, 2025

New Rulings on Porn, Parental Rights, Injunctions, and More

Last week we blogged about a Supreme Court ruling that allows states to ban transgender treatments for minors. Rulings issued at the end of the court’s term also hinder porn, LGBTQ indoctrination in schools, Planned Parenthood, and activist courts. “[The] …

Source: Patheos - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Samuel Alito Takes Pride in Gay-Bashing

With his majority opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor, Alito gave bigoted parents a big, fat kiss—and changed the nature of public education. Ad Policy Associate Justice Samuel Alito poses for an official portrait. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) On Friday, the …

Source: The Nation - Left-wing

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 22:29 GMT

Spoils of the Sea: Sugar Gay Isber’s Fossilized Shark Tooth Jewelry Makes a Splash This Summer

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Published on June 25, 2025 - 19:48 GMT

Minister Gayton Mckenzie hosts Heritage Sector Bosberaad in Cape Town, 27 Jun

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, together with Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will host a Heritage Sector Bosberaad on Friday, 27 June 2025 at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town, Western Cape. This strategic engagement serves …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 05:44 GMT

XS.com Gây Ấn Tượng Mạnh Khi Trở Thành Nhà Tài Trợ Kim Cương Tại Money Expo Colombia 2025

VIETNAM, June 23, 2025 /⁨Business News⁩/ -- XS.com, tập đoàn hàng đầu toàn cầu trong lĩnh vực công nghệ tài chính (FinTech) và dịch vụ tài chính, sẽ tiếp tục củng cố vị thế tại khu vực Mỹ Latinh khi trở thành Nhà tài trợ Kim cương cho sự kiện Money …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 15:43 GMT

While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health

What you need to know: The Trump administration announced today that is has directed the national suicide prevention hotline to stop offering specialized support to LGBTQ callers. California continues to support this population. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Soldier attacks cop with prosthetic limb at gay parade in Kiev

(MENAFN) A soldier protesting against a gay pride parade in Kiev was detained after allegedly hitting a police officer with his prosthetic limb, local authorities reported. The LGBTQ event sparked confrontations between counter-protesters and law …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie welcomes victorious South Africa’s National Men’s Cricket Team, 18 Jun

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, will lead the official welcome of South Africa’s national men’s cricket team the newly crowned ICC World Test Championship 2025 winners on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 09h20 at OR Tambo …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 01:48 GMT

While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health

Current landscape In September 2022, the Trevor Project started providing LGBTQ youth specialized support through the 988 Lifeline. Federal funding for these specialized services will no longer be available via the 988 program starting on July 17. The …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Crown Court takes legal actions against British gay couple due to rape, murder of baby they wanted to adopt

(MENAFN) A British gay couple has been charged in the rape and killing of a 13-month-old boy whom they were in the process of adopting. Jamie Varley, a secondary school teacher, and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, appeared in Preston Crown Court on …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 09:58 GMT

CSI Backs Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in DC

Eibner Joins Swiss Parliamentarians and ex-Armenian Foreign Minister for Congressional Briefing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next week, CSI’s President John Eibner will join two Swiss members of parliament - …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 06:00 GMT

Attorney and Professor Emeritus Paul H. Meyers Invites Readers to Witness 'Jill's Trials' in Dramatic Debut Novel

written by Peter H. Meyers; on sale February 18, 2025 RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Belle Isle Books of Richmond, Virginia, is pleased to announce the release of a dramatic new work of contemporary fiction, …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 04:18 GMT

Kids United Event Rescues 60 Children With The Power of Education and Hope From Human Trafficking

The 2nd Annual Kids United Summit Presented By The Mavuno Project MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 28th, The Mavuno Project hosted its second annual Kids United event in Little Haiti, delivering essential …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

The Peace Within the Frame: Top 60 Masters as a Global Message

The 2027 Top 60 Masters Awards will take place in Toronto—uniting sixty artists in a global celebration of peace, legacy, and creative diplomacy. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world too often defined by conflict …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

Civil Rights Icon Charles D. Neblett, PhD, Denied Critical Cancer Care Coverage Despite July 1 Medicare Policy Change

Denied Cancer Treatment Coverage Despite New Medicare Policy, Civil Rights Icon Inspires National Fundraiser as Black Prostate Check Challenge™ Enters Year Two LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the CMS …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 22:02 GMT

BIA BORINN GUEST STARS IN NETFLIX'S THE GRINGO HUNTERS FOLLOWING WAVE OF BRAZILIAN TALENT IN HOLLYWOOD

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian-American actress Bia Borinn has joined the cast of The Gringo Hunters as a guest star in Netflix’s new cross-border crime drama, produced by Imagine Entertainment, …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

Bekah’s Watermelon Run Walk Roll Expands Nationwide in Her Memory

Bekah’s memory lives on through this 5K raising funds for kids with heart defects—join in-person or virtually this September. LITTLETON, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On what would have been another joyful year of …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

The Nursing Home Survival Guide aims to save families from nursing home nightmares

Phoenix attorneys advocate for victims of elder abuse and neglect PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lax oversight and a lack of follow-through on state recommendations leave Arizona’s older population who live in nursing …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Institute of Medicine of Chicago Welcomes Neli Vazquez Rowland as New President

— Championing ‘Generational Health’ as the Association for Generational Wealth CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) proudly announces the appointment of Neli Vazquez Rowland …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 20:20 GMT

Tammy Hetmaniak, Executive Director of BEAR, Named One of Houston Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEAR (Be A Resource) is proud to announce that Executive Director Tammy Hetmaniak has been named one of the Houston Business Journal’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs. This prestigious honor …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 20:15 GMT

How Specialized Training for Therapists Is Addressing the Trauma Epidemic

Academy of Therapy Wisdom Presents Dr. Janina Fisher's Innovative TIST Approach to Working with Trauma Survivors BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to a growing international trauma epidemic, Academy …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

ViaPath Technologies Voices Strong Support for FCC Waiver Decision

ViaPath Technologies supports FCC’s extension of IPCS rule deadlines, ensuring affordable communication for incarcerated individuals while maintaining security. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ViaPath …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 17:53 GMT

Tony Luchetti, DVM, Joins Feeding Pets of the Homeless Board of Directors

Veterinarian brings clinical insight and veteran advocacy to national nonprofit CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the leading national nonprofit exclusively focused on supporting …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

Duke Energy Honored with Excellence in Women’s Development Award at Energetic Women Conference

Duke Energy wins the 2025 Excellence in Women’s Development Award for advancing women in energy through leadership, inclusion, and workforce equity. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 16:28 GMT

Lauren Gilliland Honored with 2025 Maverick Award at Energetic Women Conference

Lauren Gilliland receives the 2025 Maverick Award for championing women’s leadership in energy and founding Xcel Energy’s GLOW program. BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEA Energy Association (MEA) and Energetic …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Catholic Media Association Presents Filmmaker Sean McNamara With Voice of Gabriel Award at 59th Annual Gabriel Awards

McNamara Honored For His Unwavering Dedication to Storytelling that Uplifts and Unites, Including His Upcoming Features ‘Bau, Artist at War’ and ‘Soul on Fire’ LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 26th, the …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

Wealthy countries saving billions at expense of poorer nations by taking their nurses

Wealthy countries saving billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

CSI Event at the UN Highlights Looming Crisis for Syrian Religious Minorities

Experts Describe Violence Against Alawites, Druze, and Christians Which Has Been Ongoing for Months GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Despite some happy words at the beginning of this new interim constitution, it in …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

New Political Novel Sparks National Reflection Ahead of Independence Day

Before the fireworks, a question: What if freedom is fading? On July 2, John Brodie begins a five-day campaign to remind America what it’s forgetting. FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 2, 1776, the Continental …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:20 GMT

Adopt International Marks Over 30 Years of Licensed Adoption Services in California and Hawaii

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adopt International, a licensed and Hague-accredited Bay Area adoption agency, is marking more than 30 years of service supporting domestic and international adoptions across …

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