By Tate Rosentreter | The Center Square contributor
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(The Center Square) – Following criticism, the YMCA removed its online diversity, equity and inclusion statement that made reference to gender identity, with a parents advocacy group warning the move may not reflect a real policy change.
Joint media release from Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden
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Free news: Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in the Foreign Service.
By Tate Rosentreter | The Center Square contributor
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(The Center Square) – The American Parents Coalition released a “Lookout” notification to parents over the YMCA’s transgender-inclusive camp and programming policies that include allowing males into female cabins and restrooms.
(The Center Square) – Taxpayer dollars going through “a loophole to promote far-left, radical ideology” needs to stop, says North Carolina’s junior senator as he seeks to codify an action of the president.
(The Center Square) – Defending Education, a nonprofit, has urged the U.S. Department of Education to rescind the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX rule that expanded sex discrimination protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation.
HOOD RIVER — Mt. Hood celebrates its second annual Winter PrideFest from Feb. 28 to March 2, a celebration of Hood River’s LGBTQ+ community and visitors. The weekend’s events, influenced by Hood River’s winter recreation and cultural richness, include music, drag brunches, skiing and outdoor events and creative spaces.
