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Columbus, OH

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Massachusetts State

Fox News

The Massachusetts Parentage Act redefines who is considered a parent to expand protections for LGBTQ families. Critics say the bill will hurt children.

Massachusetts bill redefining parenthood, stripping away 'mother,' 'father,' could soon be state law

The Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily cleared the way Monday for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban. The families of Parker Tirrell, 15, and Iris Turmelle, 14, filed a lawsuit Friday seeking...

Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law

North Dakota State

The Independent

 Attorneys argued Tuesday over whether a North Dakota judge should toss a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban, with the state saying the plaintiffs' case rests on hypotheticals, and the plaintiffs saying key issues remain to be resolved at a scheduled trial.State District Judge Bruce Romanick said he will rule as quickly as he can, but he also asked the plaintiffs' attorney what difference he would have at the court trial in August.The Red River Women's Clinic, which moved from Fargo to neighboring Moorhead, Minnesota, filed the lawsuit challenging the state's now-repealed trigger ban soon after the fall of...

North Dakota judge will decide whether to throw out a challenge to the state's abortion ban

The Guardian

VP nominee pushed baseless warning in 2022 that George Soros would pack planes of Black women to get abortions

JD Vance called for ‘federal response’ to block women from traveling for abortions

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Minnesota State

As soon as Tim Walz was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Republicans wasted no time going after the Minnesota governor’s pro-LGBTQ+ record, which includes making his state a safe haven for transgender youth seeking medical care. But perhaps fittingly, the most hilariously incompetent attack of them all has come from the man at the top of the GOP ticket.

Trump Attacks Tim Walz, Saying He’s “Very Heavy Into Transgender”

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Hill

There were more abortions in the U.S. during the first three months of this year than the same period in 2023, according to a new report, continuing a trend of increasing abortions ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed dozens of states to enact bans and restrictions.  The national monthly number…

Abortions have increased since Roe was overturned, mostly from telehealth

Mediaite

Karine Jean-Pierre hit back at EWTN White House correspondent Owen Jensen over his characterization of Title IX protections that have just gone into effect.
The post Jean-Pierre Hits Back At Reporter Over Transgender Protections: ‘Every Student Deserves The Right To Feel Safe In School’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Jean-Pierre Hits Back At Reporter Over Transgender Protections: ‘Every Student Deserves The Right To Feel Safe In School’

The 19th News

The vice president has a complicated track record on queer rights, but she’s demonstrated the ability to learn and grow, they say.

‘People are energized’: LGBTQ+ rights groups and voters are lining up behind Harris

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Albert Lea, MN

A Minnesota grandmother and former small business owner jailed for defying Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's COVID lockdown shares her story with America.

Minnesota grandma jailed for defying Walz COVID lockdown orders warns 'you do not want tyranny at this level'

Snopes

Snopes looked into the story behind the Minnesota governor's "Tampon Tim" nickname.

Fact Check: Tim Walz Signed Bill Requiring Tampons in Boys' Bathrooms?

In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, JD Vance claimed that Minnesota Governor and Harris VP running mate Tim Walz signed a bill allowing the state to kidnap a transgender child if their parents did not approve of their transition. However, the bill Vance referenced actually provides refuge for transgender youth and their parents fleeing unsafe states where their care is criminalized. The legislation contains no provision allowing the state to “kidnap” children when their parents do not support their gender transition. These claims arise from an intentional misinterpretation of a provision that specifically applies to custody disputes between parents in different states.

Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Under Walz, Minnesota became near unlivable and dangerous. His remarkable cowardice and carelessness destroyed businesses, friendships, family members and the place I once called home.

I watched as Gov. Tim Walz let my home state of Minnesota burn

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Utah State

Axios

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has broadened its restrictions on transgender members and banned them from congregational roles that involve children. Why it matters: The change is one of many new policies announced this week that single out transgender members for restricted participation and inferior status in Utah's dominant religion.

Mormon church bans trans members from working with children, broadens other restrictions

NewsBreak

Transgender teens challenge New Hampshire law banning participation on girls’ sports teams

The families of two transgender girls in New Hampshire sued high school and state officials in federal court on Friday, seeking to block HB 1205 from...

Transgender teens challenge New Hampshire law banning participation on girls’ sports teams

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