LGBTQ
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The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth shut down. States are scrambling to help.
Nevada plans to ensure that all 988 crisis counselors get training on working with LGBTQ+ callers, according to state health department spokesperson Daniel Vezmar. Vezmar said Nevada’s $50 million investment in a new call center last November would help increase call capacity, and that the state’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health would monitor the…
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Out of the shadows: Nevada’s queer elders
For decades, the lives and legacies of Nevada’s LGBTQ+ elders existed quietly, passed down through whispers and memories. Now, those stories are stepping into the spotlight. From police raids at gay bars to the first openly gay lawmaker in Nevada, Nevada’s queer pioneers have lived through eras of survival and pride. But even as their…
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Nevada LGBTQ+ advocates respond to trans rights setbacks at state and federal levels
Nevada’s LGBTQ+ community and allies are coming together to face legal and political challenges impacting transgender people across Nevada after Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed two bills affecting transgender Nevadan’s access to care, as well as the Supreme Court’s decision last week to uphold a law in Tennessee banning youth gender-affirming care.
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June is Pride Month. Here’s why Reno’s parade won’t happen until September
Here’s a look at why we celebrate Pride Month, what Pride Month’s theme is for 2025, and why Reno’s pride celebration isn’t until September.
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Opinion: LGBTQ seniors deserve to age with dignity. Addressing housing issues can help.
This article was first published by Las Vegas Sun. By 2030, the population of LGBTQ+ adults over age 50 in the US is expected to reach 7 million. As this community grows, the need to address housing disparities in our state becomes more evident. Elders who live in urban areas, such as Las Vegas,…
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Opinión: El Mes del Orgullo significa celebrar la diversidad y el empoderamiento LGBTQ+
Junio marca el Mes del Orgullo, un momento dedicado a honrar a la comunidad LGBTQ+ y celebrar su historia, logros y contribuciones a la sociedad. El Mes del Orgullo no es solo un festival vibrante de desfiles y eventos, sino un recordatorio profundo de la lucha continua por la igualdad y la aceptación. Representa un…
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Opinion: Pride Month means celebrating diversity and LGBTQ+ empowerment
June marks Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating their history, achievements, and contributions to society. Pride Month is not just a vibrant festival of parades and events but a profound reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance. It embodies a collective effort to foster inclusivity, promote understanding,…
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Celebrate Pride Month with these must-read books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom to share recommendations for books by LGBTQ+ authors. Here’s what they said.
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Opinion: Silver State Equality is Getting Out the Vote
This Piece was previously published in the Las Vegas Pride Magazine; click on this link to read their publication. History will remember what we do this election. Will the American people – will Nevadans – rise in support of democracy? Will they speak out in defense of a society that is fair, just and…
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Chasten Buttigieg: LGBTQ rights could be at stake in November election
In a Q&A, the husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells The Nevadan that, when it comes to LGBTQ issues, the difference between Biden and Trump couldn’t be more clear. While growing up in northern Michigan, Chasten Buttigieg had always wondered if the people in charge cared about the wellbeing of young queer kids like…
