Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
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‘The Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
Underwood is a former football tight end who found fame on Season 23 of ‘The Bachelor.’
Posted inMaine, Religion & Values
Maine congregations break away from United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies
HopeGateWay, a community of faith in Portland, voted recently in favor of disaffiliation, joining congregations on Peaks Island, Chebeague Island and in Cumberland that have taken the same step.
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With veto override, Arkansas becomes first state to ban transgender youth treatment
Opponents of the measure have vowed to sue to block the ban before it takes effect this summer.
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Arkansas Republican governor vetoes transgender youth treatment ban
However, the measure could still be enacted if the majority of the House and Senate override the veto.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Bills seek to ban female transgender athletes from girls’ school sports
Backers of legislation in Maine and across the country say transgender girls and women have an unfair advantage in athletics. Advocates for transgender rights say these bills simply seek to discriminate against an already vulnerable community.
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Vatican says priests can’t bless same-sex unions
The note immediately disheartened advocates for LGBT Catholics and threw a wrench in the debate within the German church, which has been at the forefront of discussion on issues such the church’s teaching on homosexuality.
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House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
‘I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,’ said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.
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Southern Baptists oust 2 churches over LGBTQ inclusion
The organization also kicks out two other churches for employing pastors convicted of sex offenses.