➡️ An Indiana town is once again being sued for disrupting Pride festivities by imposing strict regulations on public events and ignoring organizers despite meeting the requirements.
We’re also continuing to cover the ICE shooting in Minneapolis in the wake of new video footage (which may be upsetting to viewers).
Additionally, Zoran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City’s first lesbian fire chief, and LGBTQ+ groups in Virginia are marching in Governor-elect Spanberger’s inaugural parade. defender is celebrating its nominations for this year’s GLAAD Media Awards.
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Christine Linnell
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An Indiana town tried to block a Pride festival with strict requirements, but ignored organizers.
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“They killed my wife,” the distraught woman said, adding, “They shot her in the head.”
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Lillian Bonsignore made history as the first openly lesbian FDNY commissioner.
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Diversity and inclusion returned when Abigail Spanberger took office after four years of Republican control, during which Gov. Glenn Youngkin targeted the lives of TransVirginians.
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The award recognizes journalism, film, television, music and more. See all nominations here.
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