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Beshear, state leaders speak in support of LGBTQ Kentuckians at rally
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) Gov. Andy Beshear spoke Wednesday at the Fairness Campaign rally at the Capitol. Beshear was joined by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, as well as state Rep. Pamela Stevenson and former state Rep. Charles Booker. Stevenson and Booker are running for…...
'The Remarkable Life of Reed Pegram' is the story of queer Black scholar finding love in WWII Europe
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (292+ words) NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American Black man who went to Europe as World War II began, and stayed. 'The Remarkable Life of Reed Pegram' is…...
Catholic bishops talked about immigration and transgender care at U.S. gathering
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (301+ words) U.S. Catholic bishops took on two hot-button issues this week at their meeting in Baltimore - immigration enforcement and gender-affirming care for transgender people. Here to talk about what went on is NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose. Hi, Jason. JASON DEROSE, BYLINE:…...
Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ acceptance
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (161+ words) Father James Martin has become one of the most well-known Catholic priests in the U.S. But his journey to the priesthood took him by surprise after a chance encounter with a documentary. Father James Martin has taken heat for his LGBTQ…...
Marchers cap Pride Month with celebration and protest
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (452+ words) At Pride parades from New York City to Budapest over the weekend, communities around the world celebrated and also demonstrated for LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion during the last days of Pride Month. In addition to waving rainbow flags, many held…...
Lexington's 17th annual Pride Festival set for Saturday
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) Lexington's 17th annual Pride Festival is Saturday. Jason Schubert is the board president of the Lexington Pride Center. He said the most important change this year is that they're back outside " on Oliver Lewis Way, between High Street and South Broadway....