Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, as expected, vetoed a bill passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would ban gender-affirming medical care for those under 18 on Wednesday. Evers said in a statement that he vetoed the bill because he objects to “restricting physicians from providing evidence-based and medically appropriate care to their patients, restricting parents […]
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UPDATE: Jeff Peterson’s contract not renewed: a lifetime tied to Raymond School and now controversy
UPDATE (Dec. 7, 1:30 a.m.): In a 4 to 1 vote, Jeff Peterson, the principal of Raymond School, will not have his contract renewed for the upcoming academic year, according to a recent announcement by the Raymond School District. Peterson, who has served as the principal for several years, has been a notable figure in […]
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Kenosha removes books from schools; residents, advocates react
Kenosha Unified School District removed four books from school libraries this year, joining a nationwide debate about removing books from schools. The books, which focused on LGBTQ topics and characters, were purged for having “pornographic material,” one school board member explained on social media. While their removal satisfied some residents, others worry about the effects […]
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Racine Pride Day 2023 to be held June 25 outside City Hall
RACINE — Racine Pride Day 2023 is set for this Sunday (June 25) at the Racine City Hall Plaza, 730 Washington Ave. The event, presented by the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin and the City of Racine, runs from 12 to 2 p.m. Barb Farrar addresses the crowd at the 2022 Pride Day at Racine’s […]
Posted inEducation, Government, Local news, Schools
False choice: Wisconsin taxpayers support schools that can discriminate
by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin WatchMay 5, 2023 In 2022, the two Fox Valley Lutheran High School students were a few months from graduating when they got called into the dean’s office. One was the cheerleading captain and National Honor Society inductee; the other a basketball player, homecoming queen and student council member. […]
Posted inCelebrations, Community, Non-Profits, Racine Prom
PHOTOS: The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin 2023 Equality Prom
RACINE — This past weekend, LGBT and other students from Racine County and beyond gathered for a night full of inclusivity and love at the 13th Annual Equality Prom at Meadowbrook Country Club, 2149 N. Green Bay Road in Racine. The prom was hosted by The LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin. Prom is a memorable […]
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THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial and Social Justice to present exclusive gallery unveiling on May 11
RACINE — Racine Educators United (REU) is partnering with THE PASSIONS PROJECT | Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) to offer an inclusive exhibit involving Case High School students and The Branch at 1501, 1501 Washington Ave. The community is welcome to attend a gallery night on May 11, from 5 to 8 p.m., to help […]
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Patton Law Office: bridging a gap in our community; open house is Jan. 26
Nestled on Taylor Avenue, just south of 16th Street in Racine, is the new Patton Law Office. Founded by David and Tamara Patton in January 2021, this law firm is busy within the Racine and Kenosha communities, with a particular focus on serving those whose lives have been marginalized within the social – and more […]
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Kenosha Pride announces new location and date for 2023
KENOSHA — Kenosha Pride is gearing up for another year of fun and unity. The organization that hosts the Kenosha Pride festival aims to bring the community together while promoting unity and acceptance of those of the LGBTQ+ community of Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois. Kenosha Pride 2023 This year’s Pride celebration will take place […]
Posted inGovernment, Health, Local news, Politics
Republican-led committee votes 6-4 to allow anti-gay conversion therapy practices
by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerJanuary 13, 2023 Republicans on an administrative rules committee blocked for a second time Thursday an examining board’s prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy — a discredited form of therapy that involves attempting to convince LGBTQ people to change their sexual orientation and/or gender identity — by licensed counselors, therapists […]
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Marriage equality bill heads to Biden’s desk following bipartisan U.S. House vote
by Jennifer Shutt, Wisconsin ExaminerDecember 8, 2022 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill Thursday that would ensure same-sex and interracial couples continue holding many of the rights they have now, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the cases that established those constitutional protections. The measure now heads to the desk […]
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Roe v. Wade protest on Monument Square: “What does this mean to you?”
On Sunday, close to 300 people came together to protest the overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case. The protest, led by Kejuan Goldsmith and We the Change-makers, saw people of all ages, races, creeds and affiliations coming together to fight for human rights, according to We the Change-makers flyers. The Racine County […]
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Pride Month: 5 ways to support the LGBTQ+ community
The month of June commemorates the Stonewall riots that took place in June of 1969. Years after the tipping point of the Gay Rights Movement, the month of June was officially declared Pride Month for the first time by President Bill Clinton in 1999. It is a time for a month-long series of events, awareness, […]
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A Pride Month essay; LGBT: when 4 letters were enough
Pride Month is here, and with it comes a host of people who mean well, but might not be close enough to the world of the LGBTQIA+ to feel like they can navigate the waters of the terminology. “Help! What does this all mean?” Let’s start with that alphabet soup. “What are all those L, […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Gender-Neutral Language Options for Parents to be Added to Wisconsin Birth Certificates
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that beginning Thurs., July 1, 2021, Wisconsin parents will have a new, gender-neutral option for identifying the parents of a child. Birth forms used to generate birth certificates will be updated to include an option for “parent-parent,” in addition to “mother-father.” […]