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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.

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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.

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 (The Center Square) – Medical watchdog Do No Harm is urging Congress to “codify safeguards” to protect children from transgender ideology after a member of the group testified Wednesday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) about medical organizations that promote transgender procedures for minors despite “significant harms.” 

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HOOD RIVER — Love, music, and plenty of bubbles filled the air downtown Friday evening, as members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies gathered downtown in celebration of Pride.