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News Articles: lgbtq

LGBTQ youth

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  • Mental Health

LGBTQ Youth Struggle With Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds

LGBTQ individuals — those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer — often face challenges such as disproportionately high rates of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

November 10, 2020
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  • Madeline Laguaite
Pope Francis

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  • Religion

Pope Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions In New Documentary Film

Pope Francis endorsed gay civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary that made its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

October 21, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Members of Savannah's Asbury Memorial Church pose with a rainbow-painted door that says "God's Doors are Open to All"

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  • Religion

Savannah Church Leaves United Methodist Church Over Same-Sex Marriage

Savannah's Asbury Memorial Church will now be non-denominational after leaving the Methodist Church over same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.

September 03, 2020
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  • Emily Jones
A pro-LGBTQ banner is flipped over on a wall outside the U.S. Embassy in downtown Jerusalem.

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  • Middle East

At Jerusalem's Request, U.S. Embassy Briefly Takes Down Its LGBTQ Pride Banner

The city's deputy mayor said the banner was removed because he received complaints that it was offensive to residents.

June 23, 2020
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By:
  • Daniel Estrin
A supporter for the transgender and non-binary community wearing a transgender pride flag during Gay Pride Festival's Transgender Rights March in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Atlanta To Hold Vigil For Transgender Victims

The city of Atlanta is planning a vigil to honor transgender people who die in hate-related crimes. Transgender Remembrance Day will be held at Atlanta...

November 20, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Judge Angela Duncan

Kemp Names LGBTQ Person Among Judicial Appointments

Gov. Brian Kemp named Angela Duncan to the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, which appears to mark his first appointment of an openly LGBTQ person to the bench...

November 01, 2019
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  • Sarah Rose

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  • News

On Second Thought For Friday, June 28, 2019

U.S. lawmakers are still debating the merits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement. Mexico was the first country to ratify the proposed NAFTA replacement,...

June 28, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, LGBT+ individuals are almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition, such as major depression and anxiety disorder.

In Savannah, A Conversation About Mental Health In The LGBT+ Community

There has been a huge push to end the stigma, the bigotry and intolerance surrounding the LGBT+ community. But despite that, for many people who...

June 27, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

Do Businesses Show Their True Colors During LGBTQ Pride Month?

Celebrations continue across the country as the LGBTQ community celebrates Pride Month. President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay & Lesbian Pride...

June 26, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • News

On Second Thought For Friday, June 21, 2019

Neighbors are still missing their newly retired mailman. Floyd Martin was a beloved mail carrier who worked the same route in Marietta for nearly 35...

June 21, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 5 more
Marchers unfurl a huge rainbow flag as they prepare to march in the Equality March for Unity and Pride in Washington, Sunday, June 11, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: LGBT Community Faces Progress, Setbacks During Legislative Session

On this edition of Political Rewind, as Pride Month continues across the country, we will take a look at the progress made by the LGBTQ Community in...

June 17, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Health Care

Savannah LGBT-Friendly Medical Clinic Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary

Finding a doctor can be especially difficult in many Georgia counties. For LGBTQ patients, it can be even worse. A first-of-its-kind clinic in Savannah...

June 05, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Economy

"On Second Thought" For Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Last week, the governing body of the United Methodist Church voted to uphold a ban on same-sex marriage and openly gay clergy. The “Traditional Plan”...

March 05, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
Neil Patrick Harris won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway.

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  • Theater

Atlanta Native Chad Darnell Steps Into New Role In 'Hedwig And The Angry Inch'

Atlanta native Chad Darnell hits the stage as Hedwig in a new Atlanta production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," opening at the Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre...

January 09, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

Georgia TV/Film Industry Responds To Boycott Threats

Golden Globe nominations have been announced, and several Georgia-based productions are in the running. The list came as a "Boycott Georgia" hashtag is...

December 09, 2018
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
  • and 2 more
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