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Six people on what Pride means to them

Six people on what Pride means to them

It's the last weekend of Pride month celebrating LGBTQ+ identities. MPR News asked celebrants in Minneapolis: what does Pride mean to you?
by Feven Gerezgiher

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As new North Dakota laws target transgender rights, some residents live in fear

As new North Dakota laws target transgender rights, some residents live in fear

North Dakota has several new laws targeting transgender people. Among the laws passed this year are a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on transgender girls participating in sports and limits on bathroom access and pronoun use for K-12 students.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

All this month as part of our Changemakers series, MPR News is profiling trans and nonbinary leaders making a difference in Minnesota. MPR News producer Nicole Ki spoke with Duluth Representative Alicia Kozlowski, who made history last November as the first nonbinary person elected to the Minnesota Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Nicole Ki

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Attendees: Hudson's first Pride signals community progress, despite protesters

Attendees: Hudson's first Pride signals community progress, despite protesters

A celebration of the St. Croix Valley's queer community drew about 1,000 people to Hudson, Wis.’s Lakefront Park. Event attendees said it was an exciting indication of progress, despite the presence of protesters.
by Olivia Stevens

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MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out

MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out

Almost 80 years after Jackie Robinson broke the majors’ color barrier, the dueling expressions of LGBTQ+ support and pop-up opposition recalled the question of when the big leagues might welcome their first active openly gay player.
by The Associated Press

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Suspect in mass shooting at Colorado gay nightclub is expected to take a plea deal

Suspect in mass shooting at Colorado gay nightclub is expected to take a plea deal

The suspect in a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is expected to strike a plea deal to state murder and hate charges that would ensure at least a life sentence for the attack that killed five people and wounded 17.
by The Associated Press

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