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Book Ban Fails: Board Of Ed In Newtown Votes To Keep Graphic Novels In Library Book Ban Fails: Board Of Ed In Newtown Votes To Keep Graphic Novels In Library
Book Ban Fails: Board Of Ed In Newtown Votes To Keep Graphic Novels In Library As Pride month begins, a board of education in Fairfield County has voted against removing two graphic novels containing themes of gender identity and sexuality from library shelves.  The Newtown Board of Education voted to keep the novels "Flamer" by Mike Curato and "Blankets" by Craig Thompson on library shelves in the school district during their meeting on Thursday night, June 1.  The vote came after two Republican board members, Janet Kuzma and Jennifer Larkin, resigned following a meeting on Tuesday, May 16 during which the two novels were discussed.  During …

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by Ben Crnic
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NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces
NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces With the start of “Pride Month” just days away, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic step in removing barriers for transgender and non-binary New Yorkers. Hochul announced that New Yorkers will soon have the option to choose “X” as a gender marker on driver’s licenses, learner permits, or non-driver state ID cards. “As we prepare to celebrate Pride Month in a few days, I am excited to announce this historic change that represents another victory in our fight to help ensure equality and respect for the LGBTQ+ community," the governor said.  "Every person, regardless of…

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by Zak Failla
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Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment
Cop In Hudson Valley On Leave After Transphobic Video With Violent Hillary Clinton Comment A police officer in the area is on paid administrative leave after allegedly posting a transphobic rap video that says there are only two genders and that Hillary Clinton should be hanged. The video, posted by New Paltz Police Officer Robert Sisco, who is seen wearing a police uniform, expresses crude transphobic statements, as well as the comment about Clinton in which he said, "Hillary is Killary we all know the reason. Where those emails at? We should hang her for treason." He also expresses support for President Donald Trump and says he would rather use his words than res…

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by Kathy Reakes