listen to this articleRoberta Kaplan does it
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has always said, “If you want to hear a speech, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” 45 years old) before finally winning.th president. Writer E. Gene Carroll’s civil lawsuit over sexual assault in 1990s New York resulted in a $5 million settlement for sexual abuse and defamation. Kaplan is proud to be a lesbian and he is a longtime advocate for lesbian, gay and women’s rights. Kaplan is best known for representing lesbian widow Edie Windsor, who challenged the Defense of Marriage Act. In 2013, Section 3 of DOMA was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.
FDA clarifies gay/bi blood donation, sor
The Food and Drug Administration has announced it will allow more gay and bisexual men to donate blood. Under previous rules, if a man had anal sex with another man within the past three months, the blood could not be used. Key change: Men in monogamous relationships no longer have to abstain from sex to donate. All potential donors are now required to complete an individual risk assessment regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Anyone who has had anal sex with a new partner or multiple partners in the past three months will be asked to wait to donate blood.
Rest in peace Edna, never hold back
Though not gay, comedian Barry Humphries created one of the most famous drag characters in recent memory, internationally renowned stage character Dame Edna Everage. Humphries died in her native Australia at the age of 89. He began his acting career as Dame Edna in the 1950s. Dame is one of the many stage characters he has created and has become the most famous. Humphries, who played Dame Edna, won a Tony Award in the Broadway play Dame Edna: The Royal Tour. Dame Edna’s alter ego has been married four times. Apparently, Resident Woman is no match for Humphries’ ultra-feminine creation, Dame Edna.
Twitter changes language/behavior policy.Ah poop
Twitter has removed language in its “hate policy” that prohibits gender errors and “dead names” for transgender people. This policy has been in effect since 2018. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said the action made Twitter less safe for people and advertisers. Twitter’s reporting feature will continue to allow users to report individual or group “misgendered or misnamed” Tweets. The site responded to a request for comment with a 💩 “poop pile” emoji. This is a message sent automatically in response to requests from all media.
Transgender Legislative Roundup
north dakota The law now regulates transgender medical care and limits it to people under the age of 18.
Public schools and government agencies are also prohibited from requiring teachers and staff to refer to transgender people by their chosen pronouns.
Teachers are now required to tell a parent or legal guardian if a student identifies as transgender.
Transgender students are prohibited from using restrooms of their own choosing without prior parental or guardian approval. It’s unclear if this is required every time your child needs to go to the bathroom, or if mass notifications are allowed.
of Missouri The Attorney General has announced new restrictions on gender-affirming care for adults in addition to minors. The regulation is a legal statement of current law and is believed to be the first regulation of transgender care for adults in the United States. Rights groups have threatened lawsuits for administrative excesses. Minors will not be able to get puberty blockers, hormones, or surgery. The adult ban affects Medicaid health insurance policyholders and inmates in local and state prisons and prisons.
Missouri law currently prohibits transgender girls and women from participating in public, private, and charter school women’s sports teams up to the college level.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed four anti-transgender bills. The veto overriding vote was narrowly defeated.
Montana House Speaker Says Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana’s Only Transgender Rep. He ruled that he could not participate in the debate until he apologized for what he had done. The action sparked widespread protests by transgender activists and their supporters at the state capitol in Helena. Montana will become the 15th state to regulate underage medical procedures for sex reassignment.
Colorado First U.S. state to include gender-affirming medical care in Essential Health Benefits (EHB). Under federal law, each state is required to provide 10 EHBs, including prescription drugs and emergency services. The federal Department of Health and Human Services formally approved gender-affirming medicine for her EHB consideration in Colorado. Colorado 4th A congressman known as the “AR 15 Barbie” objected to the federal approval, calling it a disgrace.
State of Washington The governor signed a law to protect minors seeking gender reassignment medical care in Washington from the intervention of their separated parents. The law requires formal notification to parents of “state-protected” children seeking surgical or drug solutions for sex reassignment.
us congress Passed a bill banning transgender women and girls from participating in girls’ school athletics. The Protection of Women and Girls in Sport Act will go to the U.S. Senate, but will not be accepted by Congress.
surfer wipeout
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton says she will not be participating in future events after the World Surf League announced a policy change allowing transgender women to participate in women’s events.
Court Considers Covering Transgender Insurance
A Richmond-based U.S. Court of Appeals has announced it will hear whether North Carolina’s state health insurance system can bar transgender people from seeking gender reassignment surgeries and hormone therapy treatments. North Carolina is one of a group of at least 15 states whose employee health plans do not include transition-related procedures.
watch your mouth, coach
Legendary University of California basketball coach Bob Huggins has been fined for making homosexual and religious slurs during a radio interview. Huggins is legendary for his on-court wins and DUI, suggesting that none of the members of the Xavier University basketball team will transfer to his school, West Virginia University. “Catholics don’t do that.” He said, “By God, any school that throws a rubber penis on the floor and says they didn’t do it will get away with it.” When asked by an interviewer at the ball game if it was a “transgender night,” Huggins replied, “No, I don’t know what it was. I think it was all those Catholic nerds.” The Hall of Fame coach was later suspended and fined and apologized for his defamation.
Engaging ‘good morning’ wake-up call
ABC News named Gio Benitez as co-anchor Good morning, AmericaSaturday and Sunday television broadcast. He appears to be gay, as GLAAD announced his appointment in a statement. Good morning, Americaweekend show celebrates ABC News for continuing to advance the inclusive and cross-cutting LGBTQ experience. The use of the word “intersect” clearly refers to his Hispanic ethnicity. Since 2020, Benitez has covered transportation, aviation and space exploration for ABC News.
You’ll love Midwestern cities
city council Kansas City, Missouri The city has been declared a sanctuary for Missourians seeking treatment for gender issues. City officials were instructed to ignore the Missouri Attorney General’s “decision” that the ban on gender-related medical treatments for minors extends to adults as well.
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Human Rights Commission asked Mayor Rob Greene to sign a letter declaring June Pride Month. The mayor spoke of his own Christian values when announcing his decision not to support the proclamation. A manure storm ensued. At a city council meeting, citizens complained to the mayor that he was embarrassed. Others told him they felt unsafe. As an example of “Iowa is great,” the mayor conceded, “You don’t have to agree to love each other and try to understand each other.”
