Update: Texas reverses law allowing social workers to deny LGBTQ+ clients
The state of Texas has reversed its decision to allow social workers to deny LGBTQ+ and disabled clients.
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New law allows Texas social workers to refuse LGBTQ+ or disabled clients
The Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to eradicate protections from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Update: Monica Roberts autopsy reveals pulmonary embolism caused death
Houston police have retracted their statement that trans activist Monica Roberts was killed in a hit and run incident after her autopsy revealed a pulmonary embolism was the ultimate cause of her death.
Trans activist Monica Roberts dead at 58
Houston (Texas) based LGBTQ+ activist and trans pioneer Monica Roberts has been pronounced dead at 58; the cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.
HIV+ Prisoner “Denied Meds & Water” Died, US Jail Accused of Neglect
HIV: Positive Prisoner “Denied Meds and Water” Died, US Jail Accused of Neglect”Her last 48 hours (in custody) were tantamount to torture” said the family`s lawyer
Pride brings back the nineties to Manchester
Manchester Pride, the LGBT charity, is inviting Mancunians to celebrate the 25th anniversary of charity fundraising in the city, by donning nineties dress and enjoying some classic tunes from the decade.
Karen Harding and Heather Peace join Manchester Pride line-up
Vocalists Karen Harding and Heather Peace have been confirmed to appear at the Manchester Big Weekend line-up starting Friday, August 28 to Monday, August 31. They will be joining Texas, noughties favourites Atomic Kitten, attitude-packed vocal trio, Stooshe and Big Weekend favourite, Lucy Spraggan,