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Published on May 1, 2026

In ‘Conversion Therapy Dropout,’ a survivor exposes the discredited practice

(RNS) — When the U.S. Supreme Court passed down its 8-1 decision against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy last month, Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez knew exactly what was at stake. That’s because he spent eight years in conversion therapy, inundated with …

Source: Religion News Service - Center-left
Published on May 1, 2026

Former Spokane mayor seeks $10M from city, claiming harm from censure

SPOKANE, Wash. — Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is seeking $10 million from the city after she was censured for appearing at a prayer service held by right-wing religious leaders in 2023. Woodward, a long-time television news anchor here, was …

Source: Washington State Standard - Left-wing
Published on Apr 30, 2026

GOP mayor took to stage with presenter who compared gay marriage to WILDFIRES... now she has filed huge damages claim ...

By ANNA WRIGHT, U.S. REPORTER Published: 13:00 EDT, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 13:01 EDT, 29 April 2026 An ex Washington state mayor is seeking $10 million from the city she used to run after facing backlash for what was said on stage during a 2023 prayer …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 05:22 GMT

May Day protests near me: When and where protests are happening across the US - Time, locations and more

Demonstrations are being held across the United States on Friday to mark International Workers’ Day, with thousands expected to take part in coordinated “May Day Strong” events calling for labor-friendly policies and economic change. The organizers have …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Gay and trans players find vital community in pride hockey leagues amid setbacks

Steven Thompson began playing hockey in 2017, but it was only after encountering Joey Gale that he truly felt a sense of belonging in his new sport. Thompson, who had previously played alongside LGBT+ teammates, met Gale, whose stick was adorned with Pride …

Source: Indy100 - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2026

May Day 2026: What Kind of Nation Will This Be?

Unlike the rest of the world's democracies, the United States doesn't use the metric system, doesn't require employers to provide workers with paid vacations, hasn't abolished the death penalty, and doesn't celebrate May Day as an …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2026

So You Want to Organize a General Strike

Labor historian Erik Loomis is the author of five books on climate, land, and the labor movement.Mother Jones illustration; Michael Delany/ Providence Journal; Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not …

Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing
Published on May 1, 2026

‘Let them play:’ Trump signs off on Iran matches in FIFA World Cup

President Donald Trump waved off concerns on Thursday about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a scheduled match in Seattle. “I think let them play, right?” Trump said during remarks made in the Oval Office, adding that he told FIFA …

Source: KIRO 7 - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 29, 2026

LGBTQ Caucus makes gains in Washington legislative session

As lawmakers across the country continue to advance legislation targeting the LGBTQIA+ community, Washington state ended its 2025-26 legislative session by reinforcing its reputation as one of the nation’s most protective states for Queer communities. This …

Source: Seattle Gay News - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Apr 25, 2026

5 lesbian trailblazers you may not know

BY DAISY DEMPSEY, IMAGE BY BILERICO PROJECT VIA FLICKR, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 So much of what built the LGBTQIA+ community happened underground. Hidden and unrecorded. What might seem ordinary today was once radically subversive, shaped by individuals whose …

Source: DIVA Magazine - Left-wing
Published on Apr 21, 2026

Queer Wedding Movies: A New Era of Gay Wedding Joy on Screen

For a long time, wedding movies stuck to a familiar formula — big feelings, bigger meltdowns and a final walk down the aisle that only counted if the love at the center fit a very straight mold. Queer stories, when they appeared, were often about hiding or …

Source: Pride Source - Center-left
Published on Apr 29, 2026

A question of dignity: George Freeman challenges QFC in lawsuit over restroom access

On a rainy evening, while ensconced within his I-5 adjacent Eastlake mansion, 87-year-old George Freeman got serious about an issue that has been negatively impacting him and other Capitol Hill seniors for years. “The bathrooms were fine until about 2020,” …

Source: Seattle Gay News - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2026

2026 CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival: an interview with filmmaker Ondi Timoner

The 10th annual CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival in Bellingham returns on April 30 with a gala screening of the New Zealand documentary TENOR: My Name Is Pati, written and directed by Rebecca Tansley. The fest’s in-theater component continues …

Source: Seattle Gay News - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Apr 20, 2026

Stranger Suggests: The People’s Princess of Ireland, A ’90s Rock Memoir, and the Seattle Torrent’s Pride Night

MONDAY 4/20 The Children’s Hour (FILM) Based on the 1934 play of the same name by Lillian Hellman, this 1961 film directed by William Wyler follows two former college classmates, Karen (Audrey Hepburn) and Martha (Shirley MacLaine), who open a private …

Source: The Stranger - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Apr 7, 2026

The Washington State Supreme Court Races Are a BFD This Year

Something unprecedented is happening in the Washington State Supreme Court. Five seats are on the ballot this year. That many seats have never been up for grabs at once in the modern court, but a wave of retirements combined with regular term limits has …

Source: The Stranger - Washington State - Left-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2026

LGBTQ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to 'Heated Rivalry'

SEATTLE — Steven Thompson began playing hockey in 2017, but it wasn’t until he met Joey Gale that he truly felt seen in his new sport. LGBTQ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to 'Heated Rivalry' Thompson said …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 28, 2026

LGBTQ+ inclusive hockey leagues play on amid challenges and fresh interest due to 'Heated Rivalry'

SEATTLE (AP) — Steven Thompson began playing hockey in 2017, but it wasn’t until he met Joey Gale that he truly felt seen in his new sport. Thompson said he had a few teammates who are part of the LGBTQ+ community on previous teams but one day he ran into …

Source: Santa Maria Times - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2026

Group claims responsibility for sending anti-gay Snohomish Pride text

SNOHOMISH—The Snohomish Historic Values Society has claimed responsibility for an anonymous anti-gay text message poll sent to thousands of City of Snohomish residents that asked whether they wanted the City’s mayor to veto the contract for the upcoming …

Source: Lynnwood Times - Washington State - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2026

Trump Cuts Threaten to Halt Two Decades of HIV Vaccine Research

In January 2025, Kevin Saunders wasn’t too worried that the Trump administration was coming for his Human Immunodeficiency Virus research at Duke University. The administration had stalled National Institutes of Health meetings to review grant proposals, …

Source: The Assembly - North Carolina - Neutral

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

Influential Women Showcases Gayle Freudinger: Director of Business Development at ProPharma

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leveraging 35+ Years of Expertise to Guide Innovation from Development Through Global Approval Gayle Freudinger is a seasoned regulatory and business development executive with …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 13:10 GMT

NRB Announces Two-Part Response Concerning ABC Broadcasting and FCC Actions

NRB Announces Two-Part Response Concerning ABC Broadcasting and FCC Actions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NRB announced a two-part response to recent developments involving ABC Television and its affiliated broadcast …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Royalton Resorts Partners with Iconic Mount Gay Rum to Celebrate the True Essence of Barbados

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the highly anticipated June 1 opening of Royalton Vessence Barbados, Royalton Hotels & Resorts announces a defining partnership with Mount Gay Rum, a local collaboration that transforms …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

Tryst Hospitality Announces 2026 Season at The Pines Fire Island, Celebrating 60 Years of Tea Dance All Summer Long

Fire Island Pines, New York, May 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tryst Hospitality is back for the 2026 season at The Waterfront at The Pines, with a full schedule of daily programming, major summer moments, and a season-long celebration marking the 60th …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

iQPS to Exhibit at USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2026 Featuring SAR Satellite Imagery

CHUO-KU, FUKUOKA, JAPAN, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (Japan, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Representative Director, President & CEO: Shunsuke Onishi, hereinafter “iQPS”), a Japan-based Earth imaging …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a leading lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets, today …

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Published on April 25, 2026 - 07:56 GMT

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Media Briefing at Freedom Park

Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, the Hon. Peace Mabe, Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Park, and the Freedom Park Executive, Members of the media, Ladies and …

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Published on April 23, 2026 - 04:56 GMT

Minister Gayton Mckenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe brief media on priority matters, 23 Apr

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe, will host a media briefing on Thursday, 23 April 2026, at Freedom Park in Pretoria. The briefing will focus on, among other priority matters, the following key areas: …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

Jennifer Maddox Recognized Among Community Leaders at 2026 Orchid Awards in Chicago

Jennifer Maddox joined Chicago leaders at the 2026 Orchid Awards, celebrating purpose, promise, service, and community excellence. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jennifer Maddox was recognized among community …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 21:50 GMT

Life’s Angels 10th Annual 'All-In' Poker Tournament Blows Past $1M Target

More Than 300 People Joined WSOP Celebrities “Norm and Lon” at the Long Island Event Benefitting Families “Dealt a Bad Hand” OYSTER BAY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years ago, a group of friends who met monthly to play poker …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on May 1, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

New Memoir Recounts Mercury Poisoning, Medical Failure & Recovery Through Detoxification, Indigenous & Ancestral Healing

Awakening in an Age of Metals: Michelle O'Connell Katz speaks into a cultural moment marked by hard questions about medicine, chronic illness, and real healing LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michelle Katz …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:54 GMT

How Technology Is Transforming Remote Community Service Through The People Foundation’s Programs

Technology driven programs from The People Foundation expand access to flexible remote community service while building skills and increasing impact POST FALLS, ID, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community service has long been …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Community Care Corps Awards $3.5 million to 2026 National Cohort of Grantees to Strengthen Support for Family Caregivers

A $3.5M investment expands programs nationwide to support and uplift family caregivers and strengthen community care. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new wave of community innovation is underway to support …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Applauds the Alfred St. Baptist Church for Paying the Rent of 338 Low-Income Families

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, which stands up and recognized …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

HeroHomes of Loudoun Partners with One Family Brewing to Build Three Homes for Disabled Veterans

Three homesites on the One Family property in Lovettsville become the foundation for three custom homes built for three disabled veterans and their families. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Family Brewing, alongside …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 14:48 GMT

National AIDS Memorial Announces Recipients of the Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award

National AIDS Memorial names 2026 Mary Bowman Award artists, celebrating art activism advancing health and social justice; applications now open. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National AIDS Memorial …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

New National Poll Shows Bipartisan Voter Support for Improved Care for Serious Mental Illness and Congressional Action

Survey shows voters believe the health care system is failing people with serious mental illness, want policymakers to make mental health care a top priority. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

New York’s Young Philanthropy Set Steps Out for Cancer Research at Young Angels Gala

Hosted by Fox 5 NY’s Bianca Peters, the evening honored Elaine Chamberlain and brought together next generation support for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

National Blood Clot Alliance Launches Women and Blood Clots Virtual Institute During Women's Health Month

First-of-its-kind digital learning platform unites female clinicians, patients, survivors, and policy advocates PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) today announced the …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Blue Star Mothers Encourage Community Support During Military Appreciation Month

Communities are encouraged to engage through advocacy, volunteerism, and local events to support service members, veterans, and their families. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National Military Appreciation …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 17:11 GMT

The right to protest is a fundamental freedom

In the wake of the horrific antisemitic attack in Golders Green, politicians and the media have rushed to falsely characterise the marches for Palestine and to call for them to be suspended. These calls dangerously conflate Jewish people with the state of …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 00:05 GMT

Award‑Winning Short Film TWOFOLD Now Streaming on Short Frame

A gripping one‑take drama about memory, confrontation, and the cost of unresolved history LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Watch Now: https://youtu.be/ts6QquxHaKI Short Frame, the global streaming destination dedicated …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue

About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the world affected by …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 21:37 GMT

Rape survivors in Pakistan struggle to access justice despite legal reforms, new report finds

Strengthening implementation, evidence gathering and support services can help Pakistan turn legal reforms into effective justice for sexual violence survivors. KARACHI, PAKISTAN, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reforms to expand Pakistan’s …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Long Beach Shows Up in Denim: City and YWCA Greater Los Angeles Host Inaugural Rally for Survivors

Long Beach and YWCA Greater LA unite at City Hall for the inaugural Denim Day Rally, standing with survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

JewBelong Announces Christian Allies Collective to Combat Rising Antisemitism

Growing Network of Churches and Christian Leaders Join Forces with Jewish Community as National Campaign Expands Across the Bible Belt NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JewBelong, the nonprofit nationally …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

American Hindu Jewish Congress Launches “National Security Strategy Series” on Global Systems and U.S. Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) today announced the launch of its National Security Strategy Series, a multi-part analysis examining how the United States can …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

Chicago, IL Personal Injury Attorney Wins 2026 Vanguard Award From Cook County Bar Association

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. is proud to announce that Attorney Cannon Lambert, Sr. has been honored with a 2026 Vanguard Award (Video Here), a distinction that reflects his …

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