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'Bathroom bills' clear NH House, head to Senate
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (249+ words) 'Bathroom bills' clear NH House, head to Senate'Eagle-Tribune Derry Republican Rep. Erica Layon: "Bathroom signs should actually mean something." CONCORD, N.H. " The House once again decided to wade into the transgender bathroom debate passing two bills very similar to ones vetoed…...
LGBTQI+ Leaders Gather in Los Angeles to Support the Rights of All Americans to Live Their Lives Freely and Fairly
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) LGBTQI+ Leaders Gather in Los Angeles to Support the Rights of All Americans to Live Their Lives Freely and Fairly'Eagle-Tribune Dr. Toni Newman, Chair of Transcanwork, speaks as Shane Stahl, Viscount Lucas Rojas, Stacy Dahl - LGBT Center, Dannie Cesena, Jenny…...
Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners
2+ mon, 17+ hour ago (295+ words) A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping. It's a skill that has only been observed in a few animals, like parrots and apes. Ten gifted dogs watched their owners hold…...
LGBTQ parade to return in June as group seeks nonprofit status
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (124+ words) An attendee at the Haverhill Pride Parade in June. Drag performer Madam Zapple waves from the back seat of a convertible as hundreds of people marched in Haverhill's first Pride Parade from City Hall to Washington Square. Members of the…...
Menstrual products, vehicle safety bills on move in Senate
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (227+ words) BOSTON " Free menstrual products would be made available at public schools, correctional facilities and shelters under legislation the Senate plans to debate this week. BOSTON " Free menstrual products would be made available at public schools, correctional facilities and shelters under…...
Rainbow Day colors downtown Andover, finishes 'Sid's Walk"
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Volunteer Norma King, left, hands out roses to people passing by during the "Finish Sid's Walk" portion of the Sidney's Rainbow Day memorial event in Andover." Mary Beth Ellis and Eric Olson, the parents of Sidney Olson " who was killed…...
Trump administration tells states to remove references to 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) President Donald Trump's administration has told 40 states to remove references to what it calls "gender ideology" from federally funded sex education materials. It has already pulled funding from California when the state refused to comply. The move is the latest…...
Committee votes down curriculum opt out notification
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) METHUEN " An attempt to align the public schools district's handbook with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on parental rights failed during a testy, four-hour meeting Monday night. METHUEN " An attempt to align the public schools district's handbook with a recent…...
Democrats expand shield law protecting abortion, trans care
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (187+ words) BOSTON " Massachusetts House Democrats approved a plan to update a 2022 state law that shields reproductive and transgender care from out-of-state legal action. BOSTON " Massachusetts House Democrats approved a plan to update a 2022 state law that shields reproductive and transgender care…...
Pride Stroll brings downtown Andover together
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (168+ words) Alexis Buell of Andover, left, receives a free flower crown inside Highland & Heather made by Annalise Capp of Buena Vista Floral while visiting several stores during the second annual Pride Stroll on Saturday in downtown Andover. Grabbing a cupcake at…...