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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The human rights campaign - Caught on Camera

US coffee chain reinstates Pride flags after baristas complain

Philz Coffee, a California-based chain, has reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its cafes following public backlash. The company's CEO, Mahesh Sadarangani, issued a public apology, saying he "made a mistake" and acknowledging the hurt caused to the LGBTQIA+ community. Baristas initiated a petition against the policy, gathering…

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Kansas sends letters to trans drivers demanding the immediate surrender of their licenses over birthright law

The president of the Human Rights Campaign described the law as allowing ‘government-sanctioned harassment’

The Independent UK

Moderate Democrats have a new pitch

Rep. Tom Suozzi wants to pair progressive economics with centrist takes on trans rights

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Tortured death of trans man in western New York echoes notorious 90s killing

Seven people have been arrested over ‘horrific’ death of Sam Nordquist, 24. A similar case in Wyoming once helped fuel the LGBTQ+ rights movement

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Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd

The Independent UK

Suspect charged in shooting of Black transgender teenager in Alabama

The mother of a Black teenager who was fatally shot in Alabama this week said she believes her daughter was killed because of her transgender identity

The Independent UK

US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

Justices suggest US v Skrmetti case challenging state’s ban on treatments for trans minors differs from other cases due to medical ramifications

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Transgender Day Of Remembrance: Honoring Lives Lost To Violence

Transgender Day of Remembrance highlights violence against transgender individuals and challenges to their rights in the current political climate.

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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year

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Christian school backs out of state playoff game against team with trans athlete over ‘God’s word’

The California Educational Code allows students to participate in sports teams that align with their gender identity

The Independent UK

First Openly Trans Member of Congress Delivers Stirring Reaction to Trump Win: 'As Long As We Breathe, We Hope'

The first openly transgender member of Congress provided a moving response to President-elect Donald Trump's victory on Tuesday night.

Latin Times

Sarah McBride becomes first out trans person elected to US House

McBride wins Delaware’s at-large House seat against Republican candidate John Whalen III, a former state police officer

The Guardian - US

Marco Rubio-linked thinktank produces anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theory videos

Videos voiced by Nate Hochman tout conspiracy theories about McKinsey and have elements of fascist rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Companies abandon LGBTQ+ rights report card system after backlash

Experts say the index has helped improve workplace benefits for LGBTQ+ people

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Walz touts abiding support for LGBTQ+ rights: ‘Why would I stop anybody else from marrying the person they love?’

Democratic vice-presidential nominee tells the Human Rights Campaign how his time starting a gay-straight alliance moved him to support gay rights

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Bill and Hillary Clinton lead Dems endorsing Kamala (but Obama makes no mention of her in his statement)

Notably absent from the list of those quick to back Harris was Barack Obama, who did not mention her in a lengthy statement commending Joe Biden’s ‘remarkable career and character’

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John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts

Farm equipment maker John Deere says it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events, making the agricultural machinery manufacturer one of the latest U.S. companies to distance itself from diversity and inclusion measures after being targeted by conservative backlash

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Black farmers' association calls for Tractor Supply CEO's resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

The National Black Farmers Association is calling on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO to step down, days after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts

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Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online

Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts