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D.C. LGBTQ+ shelter struggling to stay open after losing government funding
Washington- A local LGBTQ+ nonprofit is being forced to close the doors to its 50-bed low barrier emergency shelter on Thursday. This decision comes after the D.C. Department of Human Services gave Casa Ruby a five day notice stating that…
Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
A variety of abortion restrictions have been passed in 21 states, with others pending in state legislatures.
Bill to expand protections for LGBTQ Americans faces hurdles in the Senate
The Senate is considering House-passed legislation that would broaden federal protections for LGBTQ Americans against discrimination in housing, employment and public services ranging from retail stores to doctors’ offices. Advocates for the Equality Act are hoping chances for final passage…
Maryland resident nears completion of historic National Parks tour
Mika Meyer’s been on the road for three years. He’s a man on a mission: to become the first person to visit all 418 national parks continuously and honor the memory of his father.
Legislative Roundup: elephants, artificial turf, unspecified gender
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Bills that would outlaw using elephants in certain animal acts, ban using state funds for artificial turf fields or playgrounds, and adding “unspecified” to the gender selection option on a motor vehicle license or state IDs are…
Frederick transgender student helps to change county policy
After months of debate from the community, Frederick County Public Schools officially enacted a policy to allow transgender and gender non-conforming students to be treated as the gender they conform to while in schools.
Meet the men of the Women’s March
Women’s rights, environmental concerns, safety for immigrants, and LGBT equality brought out large numbers of men, despite the event’s name.