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The Garden State has assured so-called “controversial” books will remain on the bookshelves of public schools and libraries.

“Today, an overwhelming majority of Senators stepped up to protect the freedoms and rights of millions of Americans in same-sex and interracial marriages,” said Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), one of the bill’s sponsors, in a statement following the bill’s passage.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) filed a motion on Monday to send the bill into a procedural vote, which is expected on Wednesday. 

Senate Bill 107 would provide refuge for parents from conservative states, who could risk prosecution for allowing their trans children to access gender-affirming care.

“I said that, ‘The recent Supreme Court decision [overturning Roe] eroded a constitutional right to privacy. There’s a whole bunch of cases that have been decided based on a constitutional right to privacy that are in jeopardy,’ which he disagrees with,” Baldwin said of her remarks to Rubio.

Currently, only Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rob Portman (R-OH) have publicly expressed their support of the bill. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have both said that they will likely support the legislation as well.

The Respect for Marriage Act had been introduced by House Democrats to safeguard gay marriage following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June.

“It’s official: Our government’s legislation banning the despicable and degrading practice of conversion therapy has received Royal Assent – meaning it is now law,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted in a message on Twitter.

Japan does not currently have an equality law protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination, although activists had pushed the government to pass such a law ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games.

“Conversion practices have no place in modern New Zealand,” said Justice Minister Kris Faafoi. “They are based on the false belief that any person’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression is broken and in need of fixing.” 

“A place of acceptance and joy became a place of unspeakable pain and loss. We’ll never fully recover, but we’ll remember.”

“In the coming days, I will sign a bill designating Pulse Nightclub as a national memorial, enshrining in law what has been true since that terrible day five years ago: Pulse Nightclub is hallowed ground.”

“The unanimous consent is such welcome news as we are set to mark the five-year remembrance of the Pulse tragedy.”

“To all transgender Americans watching at home, especially young people who are so brave, I want you to know your president has your back.” 

The legislation included a new amendment that would create the first grant program dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. 

While the bill is expected to pass in the House, which is controlled by the Democrats, it will likely face more hurdles in the Senate, where Democrats maintain a slim majority. 

“Full equality has been denied to LGBTQ+ Americans and their families for far too long,” the President said.

“The Equality Act is a bill for us all: It is designed to ensure that everyone in this country is treated with respect, dignity, and equality, regardless of who we are or how we show up in the world.”

Passage of the Equality Act would provide yet another measure of protection for the LGBTQ+.

Germany is the first major European country to ban the discredited practice.

“The world seems to be on hold, but many people can’t wait to be afforded basic legal protections.”

Yes, the entire country.

The new bill would allow U.S. travelers to choose between “M”, “F” or “X” on their passports.

NJ is about to become a more inclusive, inspiring educational environment for young LGBTQ people.

2019 is starting off strong for LGBTQ people!

If you feel that you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation and/or your gender identity/expression, it is important to report the incident.

We hope this sets a precedent to further eradicate this harmful practice.

Amid the onslaught of Bridgegate and the Sandy scandal, Gov. Christie vetoed a law aimed to help transgender New Jerseyans

Prospective jurors cannot be excluded on the basis of sexual orientation

Signature of the Governor will make Land of Lincoln the 15th state to enact marriage equality

Research evaluates chronic disease prevention and early detection

Committee advances nondiscrimination legislation for first time since 2002

An important bill, now before Congress, has the potential to improve the lives of LGBT Americans and expand our rights

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Openly gay elected official at odds with NYC mayor over third term

Governor Eliot Spitzer fulfilled his chief campaign promise to the LGBT community and introduced a program bill on Apr 27 to enact full civil marriage equality for same-sex couples. The legislation would include equal benefits and responsibilties.