LGBTQ

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Elections October 29, 2024

LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election

by Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election may come down to LGBTQ+…

Opinion June 4, 2024

Georgia Can Take Some Pride In Being More Open To LGBTQ People

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As Pride Month commences, Georgia was rated one of the most improved states for being welcoming to gay and transgender…

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Georgia March 21, 2024

Georgia GOP senators hijack bill for culture war on trans treatment, sex ed and bathroom access

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 20, 2024 A bill aimed at protecting the mental health of student athletes…

Justice December 19, 2023

As Russia ramps up ‘traditional values’ rhetoric − especially against LGBTQ+ groups − it’s won Putin far-right fans abroad

by Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, Northeastern University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] With LGBTQ+ rights continuing to expand across much of the world, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has…

U.S. Congress November 6, 2023

U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 3, 2023 U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to…

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Opinion July 25, 2023

Cobb County Finds Itself At Ground Zero In The Methodist Disaffiliation Battle

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College As the biggest schism in the Methodism since perhaps the pre-Civil War battle over slavery ensues, Cobb County finds itself…

LGBTQ June 1, 2023

Summer reading: 5 books that explore LGBTQ teen and young adult life

by Jonathan Alexander, University of California, Irvine, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In recognition of LGBT Pride Month, The Conversation reached out to Jonathan Alexander…

Smyrna May 26, 2023

Smyrna is Fabulous to host the 2nd annual Smyrna Pride Festival June 16 and 17, 2023

Smyrna is Fabulous will host the Smyrna Pride Festival on the weekend of Friday, June 16, and Saturday 17, 2023. Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton will issue an official proclamation declaring…

Human Rights March 8, 2023

Why Tennessee’s law limiting drag performances likely violates the First Amendment

by Mark Satta, Wayne State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On March 2, 2023, Tennessee became the first state to enact a law restricting…

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Opinion February 28, 2023

Georgia’s Youth Want Equitable School Funding, Not Attacks On Our LGBTQ+ Friends

by Hylah Daly, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2023 I grew up in a trailer park. When my mom lost…

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Cobb County December 26, 2024

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