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Tuesday, May 26 - “More than 400 people have donated upwards of $40,000 for the husband of a beloved Chicago gay community member, who prosecutors say was gunned down by his spouse’s ex-partner after years of alleged harassment and stalking claims that had previously reached the courts.”

Monday, May 25 - “Houston police early Monday were investigating the death of a transgender woman whose body was found naked and abandoned.”

Tuesday, May 26 - “A boy, 13, in Russia has been registered as a juvenile offender after he allegedly showed classmates a video that led to accusations of ‘LGBT propaganda’ and ‘displaying extremist symbols,’ according to a Mediazona report. Officials are understood to have recommended he is removed from school and sent to a special education institute, where he would be ‘treated by psychologists.’”

Tuesday, May 26 - “Those who back restrictions on transition care — including conservatives such as President Donald Trump — say they are focused on protecting trans youth who can’t consent to or understand the long-term effects of treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries. But the administration’s actions and the resulting impacts have been far broader, blocking thousands of adults — including veterans, longtime government employees and older teens — from getting healthcare they need.”

Tuesday, May 26 - “A search party found the body of a missing transgender student in Kentucky. Murry Foust, a 22-year-old senior fine arts major at Northern Kentucky University, was found dead weeks after disappearing in late April.”

Tuesday, May 26 - “Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Tuesday that a proposed referendum on transgender athletes and students has failed to qualify for the fall ballot after more than 12,500 petition signatures were invalidated.”

Wednesday, May 27 - “A Kansas judge has blocked a state law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youths, finding it likely violates parental rights.”

Wednesday, May 27 - “Ohio’s HB 249 has nothing to do with drag performers being unsafe. This was alleged by the bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Angie King, who said the bill’s goal is “protecting kids and restoring common-sense safeguards to protect their innocence.” In reality, the bill’s ultimate target is not a person performing in a wig, but a person whose existence—on and off stage—violates the bill’s implicit demand for legible, assignable, state-approved gender. Drag is merely an excuse, according to advocates. Trans existence is the real crime.”

Wednesday, May 27 - “China’s Supreme People’s Court on May 8 issued a rare response to a petition involving LGBTQ discrimination. In a surprising response; it discussed sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. The response also mentioned workplace discrimination, public humiliation, and school bullying, language considered uncommon from China’s legal system.”

Thursday, May 28 - “ Russian authorities have banned nine groups that provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as “extremist,” Human Rights Watch said today. The apparent aim is to further suppress, stigmatize, and criminalize those who document abuses, share information, and provide legal, medical, and other assistance to Russia’s LGBT population.”

Friday, May 29 - “The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities.”