➡️ For President Trump, using the anniversary of the January 6th Capitol riot to attack transgender people is “New Year, Same Me.” trans rush media CEO Imara Jones said defender On what this means for Republican political strategy in 2026.
Meanwhile, CBS newsrooms led by Bari Weiss have clashed over how to cover the trans community, and schools in Maine have reportedly been forced to beef up security over inclusive policies.
It also reviews Venezuela’s LGBTQ+ rights record as the Trump administration pushes to take over the country’s government, and features an “ex-gay” gospel singer who is currently accused of sexually assaulting another man.
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“You can’t dismiss these as ‘greatest hits,'” Imara Jones, CEO of Translash Media, told The Advocate about President Trump’s frequent references to transgender people.
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CBS correspondents and producers clashed in November over the use of the term “biological sex.”
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A school district in Maine has increased security after receiving threatening comments about its transgender-inclusive policies.
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From marriage equality to gender-affirming care, here’s everything you need to know about Venezuela’s LGBTQ+ rights record.
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Giuseppe Corletto’s complaint says McClurkin molested and raped him. Mr McClurkin denies the charges.
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