Hundreds of people of all ages, genders, sexualities and religions gathered downtown to advocate for queer rights and celebrate acceptance at Meetinghouse Park, bedecked in rainbow pride flags and signs advocating for queer and transgender rights.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
A generation of LGBTQ advocates hopes the clock isn’t ticking backward
They hoped the long battle for mainstream acceptance was nearing an end. Then came the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills and the ‘groomer’ rhetoric.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
There’s history missing from the LGBTQ story told during Pride month
Reinserting race and class into our understanding of Pride is crucial.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
For majority of LGBTQ workers, an environment that isn’t inclusive is a dealbreaker
For a majority of LGBTQ workers, whether they can be honest about their sexual orientation or gender identity can mean the difference between staying at their jobs or finding new ones.
Posted inFranklin
Farmington celebrates pride at town’s first LGBTQ festival
Acceptance was the resounding theme for the day, with attendees echoing how amazing it was to feel welcomed and celebrate for the day in a rural area.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Organizers say the first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in Farmington’s history is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
Posted inFranklin
Farmington to host first LGBTQ+ Pride Festival in town’s history
Organizers say it is an opportunity to celebrate, welcome and educate.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
State weighing impact of Supreme Court ruling on school tuition program
Interpreting the decision on Maine’s tuition program is complicated by a state law that bars schools that receive tuition from discriminating against students and staff based on gender or sexual orientation.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democrats tout Gov. Mills’ record on LGBTQ rights
The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.