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The Aetna settlement: A turning point for LGBTQ+ fertility coverage, explained

The Aetna settlement: A turning point for LGBTQ+ fertility coverage, explained | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The insurance company’s landmark settlement to cover fertility treatments for queer couples in New York could signal a broader shift towards inclusive healthcare benefits across the nation.

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Los Angeles Dads Publish Diverse Children's Book Celebrating LGBTQ+ PRIDE

Los Angeles Dads Publish Diverse Children's Book Celebrating LGBTQ+ PRIDE | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

This June, as communities worldwide celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Magic Nights Publishing, an LGBTQ-owned and AAPI-owned small business, is proud to release “Blake’s Adventure with the Halloween Witch,” a pioneering children’s book that champions the beauty of diversity and inclusivity through the...

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George Takei honored as thousands attend LA Pride Parade in Hollywood

George Takei honored as thousands attend LA Pride Parade in Hollywood | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

As thousands lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard, "Star Trek" actor and activist George Takei served as the Icon Grand Marshal.

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Anthony Bowens Cites Effy's Big Gay Brunch As A Positive Sign Of Acceptance In Wrestling

Anthony Bowens Cites Effy's Big Gay Brunch As A Positive Sign Of Acceptance In Wrestling | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Anthony Bowens is proud of the growth of acceptance in wrestling. 

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This Chicago Site Is Being Declared A Historic LGBTQIA+ Landmark

This Chicago Site Is Being Declared A Historic LGBTQIA+ Landmark | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

This remarkable site is being declared a historic LGBTQIA+ landmark. Travelers visiting this big city should check out the landmark.

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The 6th annual Santa Maria Pride took place at the Santa Maria Fair Park

The 6th annual Santa Maria Pride took place at the Santa Maria Fair Park | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It was a free event for all community members and members of the LGBTQIA+ community and it means something different for everyone.

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London lesbian hiking group founders create 'wholesome' space for LGBTQ women

London lesbian hiking group founders create 'wholesome' space for LGBTQ women | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Lucy Cooper, 23, and Yasmin Message, 27, launched Dykes Who Hike in March after struggling to find spaces for queer women to meet in the city

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Our Rich History: Pride exhibit explores hidden history behind Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ community

Our Rich History: Pride exhibit explores hidden history behind Cincinnati's LGBTQ+ community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

There will be something new at Cincinnati’s Pride Festival in 2024. When I took the role as the History and Legacy Activities Chair at Cincinnati Pride in January 2024, I knew that I wanted to help make the Pride festival a place where people could not only hav

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Albuquerque celebrates diversity with 2024 Pride parade

Albuquerque celebrates diversity with 2024 Pride parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

On Saturday, June 8, Albuquerque held the 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride parade. The event celebrated diversity of sexuality and identity through a caravan of parade floats with signs displaying messages of love and acceptance.

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Pride In Business - Upstate LGBT+ Chamber Offers Resources, Advocacy, Welcoming Spaces

Pride In Business - Upstate LGBT+ Chamber Offers Resources, Advocacy, Welcoming Spaces | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Upstate LGBT+ Chamber Offers Resources, Advocacy, Welcoming Spaces

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Film, fashion, drag and first-time events fill Maine’s Pride schedule

Film, fashion, drag and first-time events fill Maine’s Pride schedule | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Pride Month began June 1, but there are festivals, drag shows, films, brunches and other events all over Maine still to come. Portland's annual Pride festival and parade is Saturday.

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Celebrate Pride with these 10 recipes from LGBTQ+ chefs and writers

Celebrate Pride with these 10 recipes from LGBTQ+ chefs and writers | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

We’re commemorating Pride with dishes from LGBTQ+ chefs and cookbook authors, including James Beard, Nik Sharma and Ruby Tandoh.

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Over 300,000 people enjoy Vienna's Pride Parade

Over 300,000 people enjoy Vienna's Pride Parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Organisers say that around 340,000 people enjoyed themselves in the sunshine in Austria's capital. #EuropeNews

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Ark Valley Pride Embraces Queer Joy, Brings Color, Support, and Community to Salida

Ark Valley Pride Embraces Queer Joy, Brings Color, Support, and Community to Salida | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Pride month started strong on Saturday, June 1 in Salida as Ark Valley Pride drew people from morning until evening for their all-day event. The weekend

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The North East LGBTQ+ dance group telling queer stories through 'mesmerising' shows

The North East LGBTQ+ dance group telling queer stories through 'mesmerising' shows | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

'Our voices must be louder': We spoke to Rendez-Vous Dance founder Mathieu Geffré this Pride Month to find out why spaces like his are more important than ever

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Different Strokes - The Travel Stories Of LGBTQ Families

Different Strokes - The Travel Stories Of LGBTQ Families | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The travel experiences of individuals from the LGBTQ community are imbued with a rich array of colours, whether they embark on adventures with their chosen family or their beloved partners

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Meet our Mid-Valley: Zachery Cardoso building a community with Salem Capital Pride

Meet our Mid-Valley: Zachery Cardoso building a community with Salem Capital Pride | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Cardoso has served as president for four years, growing the number of events and programs the nonprofit group offers the LGBTQ+ community.

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Lexington Pride Restaurant Week continues

Lexington Pride Restaurant Week continues | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Restaurants across Lexington are offering special menu items to support the city’s LGBTQ community. Participating businesses created a “pride special” item. The proceeds will go to the Lexington Pride Center.

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LGBTQ+ advocacy group Fairness Pennsylvania launches

LGBTQ+ advocacy group Fairness Pennsylvania launches | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Fairness Pennsylvania will work with members of the General Assembly on the wording of bills geared toward protecting LGBTQ+ rights.

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Pride on the Plaza returns to Wheeling

Wheeling’s LGBTQ community and supporters gathered at Heritage Port Plaza to commemorate Pride Month during the Friendlier City Project’s second annual celebration. Saturday’s festival not only celebrated LGBTQ history and culture but also served as an outreach event to connect local LGBTQ community members to various resources to help support them. Friendlier City […]

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As rainbow flags fly at the LA Pride Parade, 'we're going to continue to fight'

As rainbow flags fly at the LA Pride Parade, 'we're going to continue to fight' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Thousands of revelers took to Hollywood on Sunday morning as the annual Pride parade was set to step off on Sunset Boulevard.

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Motor City Pride returns with record number of small business vendors

Motor City Pride returns with record number of small business vendors | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Motor City Pride vendors and their merchandise embody the uniqueness of the LGBTQ+ community, making them a hot spot of this weekend's pride festival.

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Faith and Values: LGBTQ+ survey seeks to give queer community a voice while providing state officials with demographic insights

Faith and Values: LGBTQ+ survey seeks to give queer community a voice while providing state officials with demographic insights | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In a pioneering effort to better understand the LGTBQ+ community, this Pride month marked the launch of the first comprehensive survey of the state’s queer residents.

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DC budget celebrates Pride, too, with millions in LGBTQ+ investments

DC budget celebrates Pride, too, with millions in LGBTQ+ investments | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The 2025 budget is expected to deliver on what Council member Zachary Parker (D-Ward 5), the council’s only gay member, described as major priorities for the community.

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Gen Z teens ‘coming out’ younger with stronger family & peer support

IndiManav was a typical 14-year-old boy—moody, defiant, with hormones in overdrive and attitude on the rise, when he decided to add the declaration of — .

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'We're not going away': rural Manitoba Pride march participants ask community for acceptance

'We're not going away': rural Manitoba Pride march participants ask community for acceptance | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Manitobans came to Altona's Pride march this weekend in droves to support the local 2SLGBTQ+ community as people who were there affirmed they will not go back into the closet.

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