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roughdraftatlanta. com > 05/11/2026 > counterterrorism-strategy-transgender-ideologies

White House counterterrorism strategy targets "anti-American, radically pro-transgender" groups

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (602+ words) The introduction to the report closes with a warning from President Donald Trump referencing counterterrorism operations carried out during his second administration: "We will find you and we will kill you." "As real threats were ignored or underplayed, Americans have…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 05/06/2026 > lgbtq-issues-qa

Atlanta Women's Chorus hosts Pride and Purpose event

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (678+ words) " As Congress finalizes its funding for fiscal year 2027, Republicans are attempting to include'five anti-LGBTQ riders'in the National Security and Department of State Appropriations Act. " Republicans started calling for Georgia lawmakers to'redraw the state's political maps'hours after the U. S. Supreme Court issued…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 05/04/2026 > anti-lgbtq-congress-funding-2027

Republicans attach five anti-LGBTQ riders to State Department funding bill

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (266+ words) As Congress finalizes its funding for fiscal year 2027, Republicans are attempting to include five anti-LGBTQ riders in the National Security and Department of State Appropriations Act. A rider is an unrelated provision tacked onto a bill that must pass " in…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/30/2026 > georgia-equality-endorsements

" Georgia Equality endorsements

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (557+ words) Don't say gay" again Here are a few more headlines: " Speaking of assassination attempts, Washington Blade reporter Joe Reberkenny has this'first-person account'of being at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night.' " A federal appeals court vacated a lower court…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 03/27/2026 > lgbtq-candidate-will-wooten

LGBTQ+ prosecutor Will Wooten challenges incumbent in Court of Appeals race

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (16+ words) Will Wooten, a prosecutor turned Georgia Court of Appeals candidate, advocates for equality under the law....

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/29/2026 > nationwide-dont-say-gay

House Republicans push nationwide "Don't Say Gay' bill

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (424+ words) Republicans have been gaining ground in reshaping education policy to be less inclusive toward LGBTQ students at the state level, and now they are turning their focus to Capitol Hill. Some GOP lawmakers are pushing for a nationwide "Don't Say…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/21/2026 > out-on-film-hiring-director

Out On Film is hiring new executive director

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) Out On Film, Atlanta's LGBTQ+ film festival and non-profit, is currently hiring a new executive director. Out On Film's executive director will serve as the principal spokesperson and strategic leader for the organization, overseeing staff, fundraising, marketing, and operations. Justice…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/15/2026 > lgbtq-teacher-forced-to-resign

Georgia educator forced to resign after telling a student she was gay

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (283+ words) A Georgia special education paraprofessional says she was forced to resign after telling a student she was a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Cameryn Lovett resigned from Mulberry Creek Elementary School in the Harris County School District after challenging anti-LGBTQ…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/08/2026 > anti-lgbtq-legislation-defeated

" Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation defeated

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (469+ words) Here are a few news headlines: " Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are trying to pass a resolution to demand that the Supreme Court'overturn marriage equality. " Atlanta Pride'has opened nominations for its'2026'Grand Marshals. The title honors the individuals and organizations…...

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roughdraftatlanta. com > 04/07/2026 > atlanta-theater-lgbtq-shows

Actor's Express and Out Front Theatre showcase LGBTQ+ stories this spring

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (351+ words) This spring, two of Atlanta's theater companies will stage several LGBTQ+ shows, including the world premieres of a dark comedy and a drag parody, as well as two one-night-only musical events. Actor's Express stages the world premiere of "Venus" from…...

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