Kenmore, WA

Columbus, OH

Alabama State

The Hill

Senate Republicans are introducing a bill that would support alternatives to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by promoting medical services that attempt to address causes of infertility among women. The Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act, or RESTORE Act, was announced Thursday and co-sponsored by GOP Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (Miss.) and James Lankford (Okla.).…

Republicans introduce bill promoting ‘restorative reproductive rights’

San Diego, CA

Katie Thurston has opened up about something extremely personal and, unfortunately, extraordinarily painful. On Friday, the former Bachelorette lead revealed to the public that she is a victim of sexual assault. In a candid Instagram post, Thurston detailed her experience in the aftermath of this rape, which included getting a...

Katie Thurston Reveals She Was Raped: "I Refuse to Feel Defeated"

Insider

A mother didn't fully understand what it meant when her teen came out as nonbinary. She had to learn how to be an ally and how to make safe spaces.

My teen came out as nonbinary at 13. Here's what the last 3 years have taught us.

BuzzFeed

"In many professional spaces, there’s an assumption of straight and cis as the default, and so queer people can feel like they’re making a big statement when they’re simply expressing themselves. But it shouldn’t be that way."

It's A Weird Time To Be Queer At Work. Here's How This Nonbinary CEO Pushes Their Company To Do Better

Us Weekly

Former star of The Bachelorette Katie Thurston has revealed that she lost a legal case against her alleged rapist in a heartbreaking statement. "I've had ample support from my community which allowed me to stay strong over these past seven months," Thurston said in a statement to Us Weekly on Saturday, June 29. "While the […]

Katie Thurston Says ‘The Justice System Failed Me’ After Rape: ‘I Did Everything I Should Have’

Texas State

Houston, TX

The Independent

Lauren Ashley Simmons was heartbroken.Simmons, a queer Black woman and labor organizer from Houston, watched her Democratic state representative break with her party and vote in favor of three Republican-led bills limiting rights for transgender teens and children. All of them became law.Those laws supported by State Rep. Shawn Thierry “put a target on some families that are already extremely vulnerable and dealing with so much, living in a state like Texas,” Simmons tells The Independent.“To know that this Democrat representative for a big blue district in a pretty blue city turned her back – that betrayed and hurt me,”...

A Texas Democrat voted against rights for trans kids. This queer Black mom challenged her – and won

Caitlyn Jenner has the most public and talked about transitions in history. Her decision to go from world-famous Olympian Bruce Jenner to Caitlyn was shocking to many but also incredibly inspiring for countless others. She has opened herself up to the world on her decision at age 65 and shared her story, flaws and all, to help normalize the reality of gender dysphoria.

Pride Month: The Most Powerful Transgender Women In Hollywood

Colorado State

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Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Hello, Dear Readers! Allow me to introduce myself. I am a newbie to this blogging world, and I’m thrilled (and slightly terrified) to be here. As I approach my 60th birthday, I find myself feeling a bit clueless after retiring from teaching elementary school for more than 30 years.

No More Pap Smears: 11 Outrageous Signs I am Aging

The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States. You can follow their work and latest updates via Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr, and Facebook. Hello readers. It’s Friday,...

Everything That Happened In Anti-Trans Legislation This Week: June 29-July 5

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you find it difficult to find what you are looking for? Is it difficult to find ways to organize your house, your office, and your life? Who are those managers of organization? I know I see them all of the time, I'm sure you do too. Those people who seem to always have it all together. Those people with planners, calendars, organized shelves and closets, nice neat cars. Who are they? Let's find out.

Top 3 Most Organized Zodiac Signs

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

In an abrupt reversal this week, the Biden administration confirmed its position that gender-affirming surgeries should be limited to adults, a major retreat from Democrats on transgender rights that has sparked an outcry from LGBTQ+ advocates in the U.S. The White House first stated its position last week, in a...

The White House Just Said What Anti-Trans Conservatives Have Been Longing For

When choosing destinations and planning meetings and events that require people to hop on a plane, it’s important to be inclusive of LGBTQ+ attendees and consider the additional challenges they might face when traveling. A recent study by Netherlands-based digital travel company Booking.com shows people identifying as LGBTQ+ are often making quite a few additional considerations when deciding to leave their home state. The study was based on responses from 11,469 LGBTQ+ travelers from 27 countries and territories, including 1,000 respondents from the U.S. The survey was taken online in April and May this year.

Survey Shows LGBTQ+ Traveler Challenges

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

New York Post

A California doctor is urging businesses to give female employees three days off work each month in order for them to deal with their menstrual cycle. 

Dr. Mindy Pelz, the author of “The Menopause Reset,” made the remarks on Steven Bartlett’s podcast “The Diary of a CEO,” saying male workers should also be able to take the same number of days off for the sake of fairness.

“What if every employee had three days off every single month, no questions asked?” Pelz proposed. “You take it when you want to take it.”

“Let your employee use their prerogative because you can’t tell...

Doctor urges companies to give menstrual leave to female employees — and says men should get the days off, too

With the conclusion of Bridgerton‘s highly anticipated Season 3, a new character has made waves due to her significant and somewhat controversial storyline. Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza, has been welcomed with both acclaim and backlash. Simone Ashley Offers Encouragement. In a recent interview, Simone Ashley, who plays...

Bridgerton Season 3 Sparks Debate Over Queer Storylines and Representation

Glamour

Romina (not her real name) was 14 when she found out she was pregnant. It was the fall of last year. She had a boyfriend. Serious enough that she and her mother had talked about her starting on birth control. But at the doctor’s appointment she attended to begin taking contraception, a test revealed she was pregnant.

Romina, 14: The Story of My Abortion

Arizona State

Mesa, AZ

USA TODAY

With abortion access on the ballot in many states, the Biden campaign wants reproductive rights supporters to know what they're up against.

Arizona pastor doesn't just think abortion is murder: He wants to execute women for it

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

Morristown Minute

New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania File Amicus Briefs to Uphold Protections Against Sex-Based Discrimination in Education. NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania have filed a new series of amicus briefs in federal courts across the country to defend Title IX protections for students against sex-based discrimination and harassment. This collaborative effort aims to support the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Rule, which safeguards transgender students from sex discrimination and reverses the prior administration’s rollback of Title IX protections.

Defending Title IX: NJ Attorney General Leads Effort to Uphold Protections

Bothell, WA

Seattle, WA

Kirkland, WA

Mountlake Terrace, WA

Lynnwood, WA

Woodinville, WA

Edmonds, WA

NewsBreak

New study highlights racial disparities when it comes to mental healthcare during and after pregnancy

SEATTLE — Motherhood was life-long dream for Kristin Travis. As a single parent, she planned out her pregnancy and she thought she was prepared. She wasn't....

New study highlights racial disparities when it comes to mental healthcare during and after pregnancy

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