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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

AZ: LGBTQIA+ Issues

In a statement, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said,
LGBTQ+ AZ Advocate Reacts to Gov. Hobbs Executive Orders

It's been just over two weeks since Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued two-pro LGBTQ+ executive orders which ensure gender-affirming care is covered by …

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According to Movement Advancement Project, 52% of the LGBTQ+ population lives in states prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity. (Adobe Stock)
What the Supreme Court's Decision on Creative Services Could Mean in AZ

It has been less than a week since the United States Supreme Court ruled businesses which provide expressive goods can pick and choose who they want t…

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A number of studies have found that permitting people to use the bathroom that align with their gender identity does not result in increased violence toward women. (Adobe Stock)
AZ Gov. Vetoes Bills Targeting the LGBTQ+ Community, Harm is Still Produced

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a number of bills this past legislative session which targeted the LGBTQ+ community. Jeanne Woodbury, interim …

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According to the Trevor Project, two-thirds of LGBTQ+ youth report debates over state laws restricting the rights of transgender youth have negatively affected their mental health. (Adobe Stock)
Legislation Advances Targeting LGBTQ+ Arizonans

This week, multiple bills are making their way through the Arizona Legislature some say unfairly target LGBTQ+ people. One measure, Senate Bill 1040…

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According to the Trevor Project, LGBTQ youth who found their school to be LGBTQ-affirming reported lower rates of attempting suicide. (Adobe Stock)
AZ Bill Restricting Use of Preferred Pronouns Advances to House Floor

A Republican-backed bill is making its way through the Legislature that could restrict the use of preferred gender pronouns in Arizona schools…

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According to a University of Minnesota study, transgender women, trans-feminine and visibly gender-nonconforming riders report higher incidences of discrimination and violence when using public transportation. (Adobe Stock)
Groups Partner for 'Safer, More Inclusive' Ride-Share Option

An Arizona LGBTQ+ group has established a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous-driving tech company, to provide what it said will be a safer …

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One of Sen. Anthony Kern's bills also sets more specific zoning requirements where drag shows can take place. (Adobe Stock)
AZ Senators Aim to Restrict Drag Shows with New Bills

Two Republican Arizona state senators have kicked off the new legislative session wanting to limit and restrict drag shows. State Sen. Anthony Kern…

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According to The Pew Research Center, 46% of Americans say they would favor or strongly favor making it illegal for healthcare professionals to provide gender-affirming care to people under 18. (Adobe Stock)
AZ Anti-Transgender Laws Face Possible Legal Challenges

Arizona saw a record number of anti-transgender bills in the state legislature this year, aimed largely at youth, and those successfully passed are …

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Medical officials say the COVID-19 pandemic has created a critical shortage of blood for transfusions at U.S. hospitals. (NewAfrica/Adobe Stock)
FDA Shortens Waiting Period for Gay, Bi Men to Donate Blood

PHOENIX, Ariz. - Opponents of a longtime rule limiting gay and bisexual men's ability to donate blood say a change in U.S. Food and Drug …

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Robert M. Pennoyer, now and at age 19, on the U.S.S. Pensacola at Iwo Jima in 1944 (Courtesy: Robert M. Pennoyer)
WWII Veteran: Ignorance, Indifference Greatest Threats to America

NEW YORK – Seventy-four years after he saw the flag raised on Iwo Jima, a World War II veteran has an Independence Day message for America: The …

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The Human Rights Campaign says policies that promote inclusive school atmospheres are key to protecting LGBTQ teens' well-being. (torbakhopper/Flickr)
Advocates: LGBTQ Kids Need More Protections From Bullying

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to …

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The Center for American Progress says many LGBT detainees in ICE custody are asylum seekers, and shouldn't be kept in detention while awaiting immigration hearings. (Chris Chitaroni/Twenty20)
LGBT Detainees Face Sexual Assault in ICE Detention

PHOENIX — New data shows lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants are 97 times more likely to face sexual assault in federal detention …

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