White House looking for ‘opportunity to repeal’ funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4554683-white-house-looking-for-opportunity-to-repeal-funding-bill-provision-preventing-us-embassies-from-flying-pride-flags/
First Lady Jill Biden speaks on LBGTQ+ rights at Human Rights Campaign dinner in LA
dailynews.com/2024/03/23/first-lady-jill-biden-speaks-on-lbgtq-rights-at-human-rights-campaign-dinner-in-la/
Jill Biden's Southern California trip: Fundraisers, protesters, SoulCycle: The first lady swung through Southern California, championing the Biden ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-03-25/jill-biden-southern-california-trip-fundraiser-protest-soulcycle
Biden administration ties record for number of confirmed LGBTQ judges in federal courts
cnn.com/2024/03/19/us/biden-record-lgbtq-judges-reaj/
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Nearly 70% of LGBTQ likely voters prefer Biden over Trump, GLAAD poll finds: The vast majority of LGBTQ voters plan to back President Joe Biden and other ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nearly-70-lgbtq-likely-voters-prefer-biden-trump-glaad-poll-finds-rcna142284
Pres. Biden at SOTU: "I want to protect fundamental rights. Pass The Equality Act. And my message to transgender Americans: I have your back ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Biden Views LGBTQ Flag Restriction as Abusive, White House Says: The White House criticized congressional Republicans for adding a ban on US embassies’ flying ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-23/biden-views-lgbtq-flag-restriction-as-abusive-white-house-says
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LGBTQ Pride Flags Banned at US Embassies in $1.2T Spending Plan Backed by Biden: President Joe Biden agreed to ban US embassies from flying the LGBTQ pride flag ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/lgbtq-pride-flags-banned-at-us-embassies-in-1-2t-spending-plan-backed-by-biden
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Maryland judge approved by US Senate, will be 4th Circuit Court of Appeals’ first openly LGBTQ+ member
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/19/senate-marylander-4th-circuit-court-of-appeals-lgbtq/
Why is Biden spending quality time in Michigan's Saginaw County? Here's what he told me
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-19/biden-black-voter-turnout-michigan-saginaw-county
LGBTQ student Nex Benedict died by suicide, Oklahoma medical examiner rules: Nex Benedict, an Oklahoma LGBTQ student, was bullied at school and involved in a ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nex-benedict-suicide-death-oklahoma-student-lgbtq-rcna143298
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Autopsy Report Reveals Teen's Suicide
- A 16-year-old teenager from Oklahoma died by suicide as per an autopsy report from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
- Benedict's family identified them as nonbinary and used 'they/them' pronouns.
- Following Benedict's passing, discussions on LGBTQ youth mental health and bullying escalated, prompting calls for action against bullying in educational institutions.
- The Department of Education initiated an investigation into Owasso Public Schools in response to concerns raised by the Human Rights Campaign.
This Trump PAC is trying to appeal to Black voters in Philly with anti-transgender messaging
inquirer.com/politics/election/trump-pac-anti-transgender-radio-ads-20240313.html
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Joe Biden Joke About Sex With Jill Biden Raises Eyebrows: Biden said the key to his 47-year marriage is "good sex," prompting some critics on X to respond: "No ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-joke-about-sex-jill-biden-raises-eyebrows-1872968
Donald Trump Jr. Posts Bizarre Comment About Joe Biden's Erections: The former president's son's post came after the president was reported to have joked about ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-jr-takes-aim-joe-biden-lewd-post-1873154
At a time of uncertainty, LGBTQ+ community sees meaningful representation in latest Biden judicial nominees
cnn.com/2024/02/08/us/berner-dubose-federal-judge-nominations-reaj/
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Alleged Killer Rages at America's 'Decline' in Songs: Justin Mohn ranted about Joe Biden, "woke mobs" and the LGBTQ+ community on YouTube ...
newsweek.com/justin-mohn-killer-america-decline-spotify-decapitated-father-mike-mohn-youtube-1865543
Quick Glance: Man Arrested for Gruesome YouTube Video
- Police are investigating a gruesome murder after a man posted a video on social media claiming to be his father's severed head, ranting about the Biden administration and the border crisis, and declaring himself the new acting president of the United States under martial law.
- The horrifying case takes place amid a tense national political environment, and social media executives are facing criticism for allowing graphic and sometimes violent videos to be posted and remain on their platforms, as they were grilled by Congress on Wednesday.
- On Wednesday evening, Middletown Township Police were called to a report of a deceased male at 7 p.m., according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
- Wednesday morning, he was arraigned via video, as reported by WPVI.
Judge denies DOJ request to pause lawsuit challenging Alabama ban on trans care for minors
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4379243-alabama-ban-transgender-minors-care-judge-denies-doj-request-to-pause-challenge-lawsuit/
Influential LGBTQ group pulls Biden endorsement over Israel-Hamas war: The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club rescinded its endorsement of President Joe Biden in ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/harvey-milk-biden-endorsement-18622172.php
Proposed California ballot measure could be used to censor LGBTQ people online, group warns
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article284458905.html
Republican rep accuses FBI of focusing on ‘identity politics’ over its LGBTQIA+ acronym adoption policy
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4364175-republican-rep-accuses-fbi-identity-politics-lgbtqia-acronym-adoption-policy/
NTV Kenya: Uganda kicked out of Agoa following controversial anti-gay law: United States President Joe Biden has officially removed Uganda and three other ...
ntvkenya.co.ke/news/uganda-kicked-out-of-agoa-following-controversial-anti-gay-law/
House Passes Defense Bill, Clearing It for Biden: Republicans and Democrats banded together to push through the legislation over the objections of right-wing ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/14/us/politics/defense-bill-congress.html
Quick Glance: Senate Passes Defense Bill, Rejecting Far-Right Policies
- The $886 billion legislation is the result of bipartisan negotiations between the House and Senate, removing right-wing restrictions on abortion, transgender care, and diversity initiatives.
- The measure has caused backlash in the House, with many Republicans angry at their leaders for dropping hard-line provisions.
- The Senate overwhelmingly passed an $886 billion defense bill on Wednesday, defying demands from hard-right Republicans for partisan restrictions on abortion, transgender care, and diversity initiatives.
- The defense bill also extends a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreign individuals, which has come under scrutiny due to F.B.I.'s actions.
Biden administration punts deadline for updated Title IX regulations to March: The Biden administration will finalize its proposed updates to Title IX ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4346760-biden-administration-title-ix-regulations/
Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, denounces ‘unacceptable’ violence: President Biden marked Transgender Day of Remembrance on Monday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4318837-biden-marks-transgender-day-of-remembrance-denounces-violence/
Kamala Harris on Polling and Polarization: In an interview, the vice president discusses the extent to which she follows polls and why social division is like a ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/30/podcasts/dealbook-kamala-harris.html
The split between red and blue states may come as a surprise.
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Biden urges court to uphold Florida transgender ruling: The Biden administration wants a court to uphold a ruling that Florida violated the law by blocking ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/07/biden-urges-court-to-uphold-florida-transgender-ruling/
Issues, not candidates, are motivating young voters: Abortion is at the center of young people's political engagement.
abcnews.go.com/538/issues-candidates-motivating-young-voters/story
Election 2023: How Abortion Lifted Democrats, and More Key Takeaways: President Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/08/us/politics/election-takeaways-abortion-biden.html
White House condemns online attacks against openly gay Interior spokesman: The White House is condemning recent online attacks against an openly gay Interior ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4246052-white-house-condemns-online-attacks-against-openly-gay-interior-spokesman/
25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
apnews.com/article/matthew-shepard-lgbtq-rights-db6142ccc885a86dde5e4eeb9f42b539
Quick Glance: 25 Years After Matthew Shepard's Death: LGBTQ+ Activists Warn of Equal-Rights Setbacks
- Shepard's death is regarded as a heinous hate crime that propelled the LGBTQ+ rights movement in the following years.
- Last year, a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado claimed the lives of five individuals.
- Some new laws broadly target the entire LGBTQ+ community, such as Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law, which introduces bans and restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
- In many GOP-governed states, including Florida, the legislation primarily focuses on transgender individuals.
First to ABC: Leading LGBTQ+ groups endorse Biden for reelection: Advocates praised the White House for the support of transgender Americans.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/leading-lgbtq-groups-endorse-biden-reelection/story
House Dems call on Biden, leadership to reject spending bills with anti-LGBTQ provisions
thehill.com/homenews/house/4288479-democrats-reject-spending-bills-anti-lgbtq-provisions/
What role Speaker Mike Johnson’s religious views play in his politics: "My faith informs everything I do," Johnson said in 2016.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/role-speaker-mike-johnsons-religious-views-play-politics/story
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
US Ratchets Up Economic Pressure on Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws: The US terminated Uganda’s preferential trade status, the latest in a series of punitive ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-31/us-ratchets-up-economic-pressure-on-uganda-over-anti-lgbtq-laws
Naked selfie of Biden’s brother turns up on gay dating site: A naked selfie of U.S. President Joe Biden's younger brother Frank Biden that was discovered on a ...
torontosun.com/news/weird/naked-selfie-of-bidens-brother-turns-up-on-gay-dating-site
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Turkey’s president unhappy with ‘LGBT colors’ at UN : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan complained about the bright-colored decorations at the United ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4219557-erdogan-unhappy-with-lgbt-colors-at-un-general-assembly/
President Joe Biden’s ‘stealth’ revolution: Mr. Biden’s economic plan may or may not win over voters next year. But “Bidenomics” does try to treat the United ...
csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2023/1002/President-Joe-Biden-s-stealth-revolution
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Quick Glance: President Joe Biden's 'Secret' Revolution
- Mr. Biden's economic plan may or may not win over voters next year.
- But 'Bidenomics' aims to treat the United States as one nation, not just as factions of red or blue.
- Those who like President Joe Biden will rally behind his economic plan, and those who don't will dismiss it.
- Underlying the plan is also the Biden administration's recognition of the American public's weariness with the small-government, free market policies that have guided the United States since President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.
Joe Biden Weighs Spending Millions of Dollars to Study People's Gender: The largest household survey in the U.S. is asking the administration to help expand its ...
newsweek.com/census-bureau-survey-gender-identity-sexual-orientation-biden-permission-1828441
Biden admin names book ban coordinator, but authority is limited: Even as they see a political opportunity to take on the conservative “parents’ rights” movement ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/09/20/nation/biden-book-ban-coordinator-department-of-education-limited/
5 things to know for Sept. 1: Idalia, Trump, Student loans, LGBTQ rights, Trader Joe’s
cnn.com/2023/09/01/us/5-things-to-know-for-sept-1-idalia-trump-student-loans-lgbtq-rights-trader-joes/
Pence outlines Day 1 executive actions if elected president: Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday outlined a slew of executive actions he would take on ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4177491-pence-outlines-day-one-executive-actions-if-elected-president/
Museveni defiant as US firms stop Uganda imports over anti-gay law: The US embassy in Uganda says Washington had made it clear that the enactment of the anti-gay ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-defiant-as-us-firms-stop-uganda-imports-over-anti-gay-law-4367346
EU says it will not cut aid over anti-gay law: The EU will maintain engagement with Ugandan authorities
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/eu-says-it-will-not-cut-aid-over-anti-gay-law-4363764
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White House counsel Delery stepping down: White House counsel Stuart Delery is stepping down from his post, President Biden announced Thursday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4156833-white-house-counsel-delery-stepping-down/
Democrats may embrace abortion rights even more tightly after Ohio win: The power of abortion rights in recent elections is prompting Democrats to rethink their ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/09/abortion-ohio-democrats-electoral-power/
Quick Glance: GOP alarmed by Ohio abortion vote
- A special ballot measure in Ohio that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights was rejected with a significant voter turnout.
- Republican strategists are sounding the alarm, recognizing abortion as a problem for their party in 2024.
- The results in Ohio suggest that abortion rights could be a critical issue for voters, potentially impacting the outcome of Senate races and the presidential contest.
Is Biden-Backed Bill Banning Transgender Content? What We Know: Social media users are questioning Senator Marsha Blackburn's remarks about the Kids Online ...
newsweek.com/biden-backed-bill-banning-transgender-content-online-1824587
World Bank says no new funding to Uganda over anti-gay law: The World Bank says it will not consider new loans to Uganda after the East African country earlier ...
apnews.com/article/uganda-world-bank-lgbtq-rights-funding-halted-d672264895775d44aee1bb63e7f072d0
Quick Glance: World Bank: Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Law Violates Values
- The World Bank states that Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law contradicts its values.
- A World Bank team reviewed the multilateral development bank's portfolio in Uganda.
- Third-party monitoring and grievance mechanisms will be significantly increased.
- The World Bank remains committed to helping all Ugandans escape poverty and improve their lives.
Biden Admin Calls Transgender Athletes in School Sports 'Complicated': "It is truly a complicated issue, with a wide range of views, truly a wide range of views ...
newsweek.com/biden-admin-calls-transgender-athletes-school-sports-complicated-1823248
2 major Black groups move events from Florida, citing DeSantis admin's "hostile" policies
axios.com/2023/08/03/desantis-florida-policies-black-groups-relocate-events
China tries to figure out whom a hit song is mocking: Dao Lang is insulting someone
economist.com/china/2023/08/17/china-tries-to-figure-out-whom-a-hit-song-is-mocking
How Biden’s court picks are fighting Trump’s radical judicial agenda: There are many things to consider when we vote for president, and in 2024 this needs to be ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4127619-how-bidens-court-picks-are-fighting-trumps-radical-judicial-agenda/
Museveni drops bombshell: This is the second but more detailed and scathing rejoinder by the President in a week after the World Bank announced it was freezing ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-drops-bombshell-4339362
Harris is confronting the ‘war on woke’ head-on: And voters are listening: While Republicans wage their war on woke, Kamala Harris is mobilizing key elements of ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4118561-harris-is-confronting-the-war-on-woke-head-on-and-voters-are-listening/
Meet Sarah McBride. If Elected, She’d Be the First Openly Trans Member of Congress.
democracynow.org/2023/7/10/sarah_mcbride_congress
Minnesota swing voters reject DeSantis, per focus groups: "The video makes it seem like DeSantis is proud to be anti-trans," said Mike K.
axios.com/2023/07/13/desantis-minnesota-swing-voters-reject
NAACP conference 2023: A day of policy, progress and voting: Affirmative action, anti-critical race theory legislation, and rollbacks on LGBTQ+ rights will shape ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/07/31/metro/naacp-conference-2023/
Mike Pence defends call to again ban transgender Americans from military service: Pence said if he is elected president he would return to the Trump-era policy ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/07/29/mike-pence-says-allowing-transgender-military-service-makes-no-sense/70492915007/
How Supreme Court decisions are activating a generation of young voters: After a series of contentious Supreme Court rulings, young voters are growing frustrated ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/09/supreme-court-decisions-young-voters-student-loan-forgiveness-lgbtq/
The quiet force behind Joe Biden’s push to defend transgender rights : Sarah McBride, the nation’s first transgender state lawmaker, has been a major force in ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/04/joe-bidens-push-to-defend-transgender-rights-sarah-mcbride-00104543
Trump 2024: China, Migrants, Transgender People Targets in Second Term: If Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025, he’ll bar babies born in the US from ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-21/trump-2024-china-migrants-transgender-people-targets-in-second-term
LIVE: US Supreme Court expected to issue final rulings of term
View of the Supreme Court, which is expected to issue the final rulings of its term ... Show more
Supreme Court strikes down plan to forgive student loan debt; Biden vows to use alternate path
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/30/supreme-court-ruling-decision-biden-student-loan-live-updates/70371252007/
Quick Glance: Can Joe Biden Eliminate Student Loans if Supreme Court Rejects Plan?
- Supporters of student debt relief hope that President Joe Biden has the authority to forgive loan amounts, even if his proposed plan is halted by the Supreme Court.
- Biden frequently promised a loan forgiveness strategy during his 2020 presidential campaign, and he introduced his plan last summer.
- Recipients of the low-income Pell Grant qualify for $20,000.
- The fate of Biden's plan now rests with the Supreme Court, following a lawsuit filed by several GOP-led states. A decision is expected soon.
Biden hosts Pride Month celebration at White House, voices LGBTQ+ support: Pride Month is being celebrated this year as state lawmakers have introduced at least ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-hosts-pride-month-celebration-at-white-house-voices-lgbtq-support
Quick Glance: LGBTQ Community Celebrates Pride Despite Online and Offline Attacks
- Millions of LGBTQ Americans are participating in this year's Pride celebrations despite facing increasing online and offline attacks.
- By June 1, LGBTQ advocacy organization GLAAD had already documented eight cases of Pride events in 2023 that had to alter their plans due to threats of violence, according to spokesperson Angela Dallara.
- Online, terms such as 'groomer' - a stereotype that LGBTQ people are child groomers or pedophiles - have made the transition from the fringes to mainstream discourse.
- According to Kimberly Balsam, a psychology professor and LGBTQ-focused researcher at Palo Alto University, the harmful effects of online and offline attacks cannot be separated from each other.
50+ Groups Urge Biden to Pause Trade Talks Until Kenyan President Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bill
commondreams.org/news/lgbtq-in-kenya
Transgender activist no longer welcome at White House after going topless at Biden event
apnews.com/article/biden-transgender-topless-white-house-rose-montoya-811dc7f4473ad6b3dd43dbec7f8b5d37
Quick Glance: Trans Influencer Banned from White House After Controversial Incident
- Following a video showing her briefly going topless during a Pride event at the White House, trans influencer Rose Montoya has been banned from future events.
- The White House described the incident as "inappropriate and disrespectful" and emphasized that it did not reflect the celebration of LGBTQI+ families or other guests.
- While Montoya, who uses she/they pronouns, has not publicly commented on the ban, she defended herself on social media against the growing backlash on Monday.
- A video of Montoya flashing her breasts on the White House lawn immediately went viral and led to outrage from conservative commentators. The White House only announced Montoya's ban on Tuesday.
Joe Exotic Wades In on Bud Light Fallout, Shares Mocked-Up Budweiser Can: "Tiger King" star says Budweiser could sell more beer by "putting the world's favorite ...
newsweek.com/joe-exotic-wades-bud-light-fallout-shares-mocked-budweiser-can-1813208
Supreme Court Rules on Gay Rights Case: Live Updates: The decision appeared to suggest that the rights of L.G.B.T.Q. people, including to same-sex marriage ...
nytimes.com/live/2023/06/30/us/gay-rights-free-speech-supreme-court
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Rights: Live Updates
- The Supreme Court backs a web designer opposing same-sex marriage.
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips.
- Some faith groups that traditionally opposed LGBT rights now support certain accommodations for same-sex marriage.
- Justice Neil Gorsuch, who authored today's opinion in favor of the web designer, previously authored a very different opinion from the court, ruling that a landmark law protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden welcomed hundreds to the White House on Saturday ...
apnews.com/article/biden-white-house-pride-month-celebration-108f336660b46cb807dc8d1eea8ac2dc
Quick Glance: Trump Indictment Puts Biden in New Territory
- Biden's own Justice Department is now prosecuting crimes for which Trump, Biden's predecessor and also his leading 2024 opponent, has been indicted.
- Biden hinted that he is likely to continue giving a certain answer.
- In the near future, Biden may try to avoid weighing in on the case and will undoubtedly attempt to keep it at arm's length.
- The case will unfold during the turbulent presidential campaign and put Trump's case to the forefront, potentially making it hard for Biden to ignore.
Biden’s promise to safeguard gender-affirming care falls short amid red-state attacks
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4074844-bidens-promise-to-safeguard-gender-affirming-care-falls-short/
Biden administration to announce new steps to protect the LGBTQ community Thursday ahead of White House Pride celebration
cnn.com/2023/06/08/politics/white-house-lgbtq-protections/
US President Joe Biden arrives in London as he kicks off a three-nation trip, US court rules that a Tennessee law prohibiting doctors from providing medical ... Show more
Philadelphia Mass Shooting: Suspect Kimbrady Carriker Gave Baffling Motive: Kimbrady Carriker, 40, appeared in court on Wednesday to face more than 30 charges ...
thedailybeast.com/philadelphia-mass-shooting-suspect-kimbrady-carriker-gave-baffling-motive
Despite his alliance with abortion-rights supporters and LGBTQ advocates, President Biden has largely avoided becoming enmeshed in fierce battles over gender ... Show more
Biden rails against 'prejudiced,' 'unjustified' attacks on LGTBQ+ Americans: President Joe Biden warned Thursday about "ugly" attacks from "hysterical" people ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-host-thousands-white-house-pride-party-2023-06-08/
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