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BigGayNews for Monday, March 18, 2019
Today’s Top Headlines Illinois Lawmakers Approve Bill On LGBTI History Lessons In Public Schools Massachusetts House Passes Youth Conversion Therapy Ban 147-8 The Gay Irish Prime Minister Called Out Mike Pence’s Homophobia Right In Front […]
The Gay Irish Prime Minister Called Out Mike Pence’s Homophobia Right In Front Of Him
LGBTQNation reports that Thursday morning the prime minister of Ireland had breakfast with Mike Pence and he made some pointed comments about accepting others. Read the full story at LGBTQNation
Massachusetts House Passes Youth Conversion Therapy Ban 147-8
Boston Spirit reports that the Massachusetts House of Representative overwhelmingly passed a bill to ban conversion therapy on minors on Wednesday this week. The legislation sailed through with a vote of 147 to 8. Read […]
Illinois Lawmakers Approve Bill On LGBTI History Lessons In Public Schools
GayStarNews reports that lawmakers in Illinois have approved plans to introduce the teaching of LGBTI history in public schools, and the bill will see schools across the state including ‘the role and contributions of lesbian, gay, […]
Once-A-Month HIV Injection Treatments Pass Initial Trials
Pink News reports that a monthly injection to treat HIV works just as well as daily pill regimens, according to findings of two initial trials. Read the full story at Pink News
Sara Ramirez Withdraws Donation To LGBT Center For Failing To Create Bi+ Scheme
GayStarNews reports that actress Sara Ramirez has withdrawn her donation to an LGBT center in New York claiming they failed to create a Bi+ training program. Read the full story at GayStarNews
Germany Extends Compensation For Investigations Of Gay Men
The Star Tribune reports that Germany is extending compensation payments to more gay men investigated under a law criminalizing homosexuality that was enforced enthusiastically in post-World War II West Germany. Read the full story at […]
Seattle Seahawks Sponsor Local LGBTQ Flag Football League
Outsports reports that the Seattle Seahawks and the Cascade Flag Football Association have announced a partnership that will help fund the LGBTQ flag football league and provide other resources to help grow the league. Read […]
NHL Investigating Anti-Gay Slur At Lightning-Leafs
ESPN reports that the NHL is investigating an anti-gay slur picked up by microphones during a game at Toronto against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night after videos posted online indicated that it might […]
Republican Staffer Called For ‘Frag Grenades At Fag Parades’
Pink News reports that the Republican Governor of Nebraska has distanced himself from a top election campaign staffer over a string of racist and homophobic messages. Read the full story at Pink News
