Why LGBTQ+ families are being urged to build their own safe spaces
A commentary argues that belonging can be created at home and in local networks when travel, politics and discrimination make larger gathering spaces harder to reach.

A commentary argues that belonging can be created at home and in local networks when travel, politics and discrimination make larger gathering spaces harder to reach.
LGBTQ+ advocates say ads targeting Amish Shah distort a bill they helped write, while Marlene Galán-Woods’ campaign and the DCCC defend her support.
The department walked away from a plan that could have put Medicare and Medicaid funding at risk for hospitals offering gender-affirming treatment to minors.
The FBI director dismissed the newsroom’s reporting on his travel as senior Trump officials reportedly grew frustrated with his conduct and the attention around him.
A 17-year-old girl withdrew from the North American Irish Dance Championships after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, two Republican lawmakers and Concerned Women for America escalated attacks on her participation.
A new Domestic Policy Council report accuses the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and objects to displays featuring drag performers, queer athletes, abortion material and Hamilton.
The city is one of six contenders for the world’s largest LGBTQ+ and inclusive amateur rugby tournament, with matches proposed for West Park Leeds RUFC and the final at Headingley Stadium.
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