LGBTQ News, 5/19/23
Angeline Binick
I. GLOBAL NEWS
II. REGIONAL NEWS
III. POLICY / LEGISLATION
IV. ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIVISM
V. CONVERSION THERAPY
VI. RELIGION
VII. DISCRIMINATION
VIII. HATE CRIMES
IX. SPORTS
X. COMMENTARY
GLOBAL NEWS
For Israel’s LGBTQ citizens, threats are no longer theoretical
UK: Teachers walk tightropes in face of no trans guidance
https://www.bbc.com/news/education-65473198
Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon promises to remain an ‘unflinching ally’ to LGBTQ+ community
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/19/nicola-sturgeon-rainbow-honours-london-lgbtq/
Hong Kong: Support for same-sex marriage rises to new all-time high
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/18/hong-kong-same-sex-marriage-lgbtq/
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Meloni over LGBTQ+ record
REGIONAL NEWS
Red Lion School Board unveils three new transgender policies for district
POLICY / LEGISLATION
Texas to Face Lawsuit Over Its Recently Passed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
https://www.advocate.com/law/gender-affirming-care-lawsuit-texas
New Jersey School District's Policy Would Require Staffers to Out LGBTQ Students to Parents
ANTI-LGBTQ ACTIVISM
Teachers, librarians targeted by angry parents over LGBTQ books speak out
Montana: Livingston city order moves location of possible protests related to Drag Story Hour
CONVERSION THERAPY / "EX-GAY" GROUPS
Michigan: Democrats introduce bills to ban LGBTQ+ 'conversion therapy' for state-licensed providers
RELIGION
Israel: In first, Tel Aviv religious council offers funds to Orthodox LGBTQ women’s group
DISCRIMINATION
Trans girl is told not to wear dress to Mississippi graduation, lawsuit says
HATE CRIMES
Maryland: Baltimore church says stolen LGBTQ flag was a hate crime
Australia: Cancelling Victorian LGBTQ+ events in response to threats only rewards extremists, expert warns
SPORTS
LA Pride drops out of Dodgers' Pride Night after the team disinvites drag troupe
COMMENTARY
The Park
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/05/18/style/los-angeles-community-park.html
LGBTQ+ Refugees in All Their Bravery and Beauty
https://www.advocate.com/immigration/refugees-beauty-bravery
Kenya: Kakuma refugee camp complex not yet safe for LGBTI refugees
Russia, homophobia and the battle for ‘traditional values’
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/05/17/russia-homophobia-and-battle-traditional-values