Biden official speaks on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation
Ned Price, the US state department’s official spokesperson, has shared a message of support for LGBTQ+ Americans and highlighted the importance of queer representation in politics.
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US senate confirms first out LGBTQ+ cabinet member
Former mayor Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as the US transportation secretary on January 2, making him the first ever out LGBTQ+ cabinet member confirmed to the presidential administration.
Texas introduces anti-trans bill
Republican lawmakers in Texas, US, have filed a bill which would prevent trans woman from playing on single-sex sports teams in public schools and colleges.
Polish town reverses anti-LGBTQ+ regulations
Councillors in Nowa Dęba have voted to withdraw their pledge to ‘oppose all acts of tolerance’ towards the LGBTQ+ community, making it the first zone in the country to do so.
Update: Montana legislators reject anti-trans bill
Legislators in Montana, US have rejected a bill which proposed to ban young trans people from accessing gender-affirming healthcare and medical treatment.
LGBTQ+ advocates praise Rachel Levine
Over 350 LGBTQ+ advocates and medical professionals have praised newly elected US health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine, in an open letter to Joe Biden.
US Republican introduces anti-trans bill
Florida state representative, Greg Steube, recently put forward a bill which could ban trans girls from participating in school sports.