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LGBTQ

Published
June 15, 2023

Bud Light is no longer America’s top beer following anti-LGBTQ+ pushback

In early April, critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Published
June 15, 2023

Twitter worst among major social media platforms when it comes to LGBTQ safety, GLAAD says

GLAAD's scorecard called Twitter 'the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people' and the only social media platform that saw its scores decline from last year.
Published
June 14, 2023

Man gets 18 years in federal prison for shooting, plan to rid Montana town of LGBTQ residents

John Russell Howald, 46, was convicted in February and sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls for the March 2020 shooting.
Published
June 14, 2023

Big support for Bath’s first Pride Festival

Businesses and the community have rallied around the event in an important show of support for LGBTQ+ residents, including youth, an organizer says.
Published
June 13, 2023

Falmouth counselor providing safe space at LGBTQ+ healing circle

Julia Maslen will host a special Pride Month judgment-free healing circle June 18 in Cumberland to give participants a chance to share their struggles and how they've worked through them.

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Published
June 12, 2023

House votes down proposed rating system for school books

It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Published
June 10, 2023

Great Falls Pride splashed with rain

A slightly damp, but energetic group of marchers stretched across the length of Longley Bridge sporting rainbow attire and paraphernalia in honor of pride month.
Published
June 9, 2023

Commentary: In Maine and nationwide, allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business

When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive but also thrive.
Published
June 9, 2023

Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine

Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let’s work together to ensure that's not the case.
Published
June 9, 2023

Commentary: Dear CEOs, Please focus on profits, not politics

Target is the latest business to learn that companies are better off avoiding the minefield of social activism and just concentrating on making money for shareholders.