Daily newsletter 12/22

➡️ Massachusetts has removed state rules requiring that foster parents support LGBTQ+ youth in their care after lawsuits from families and threads from the Trump administration.

Meanwhile, we reached out to companies selling chest binders after they received warning letters from Trump’s FDA, and a Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings is trying to get her case before the Supreme Court.

We also have an update on NYC council member Erik Bottcher’s run for Congress, and Dave Chappelle is back with more questionable comedy after his controversial performance in Saudi Arabia.

Until tomorrow,

Christine Linnell
Social media manager, The Advocate

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Massachusetts removes rule requiring foster parents to support LGBTQ+ youth

Chest binder vendors respond to 'absurd' FDA warning letter: 'Clearly discrimination'

Texas judge who refused to officiate same-sex weddings sues to overturn marriage equality

Gay NYC Council member Erik Bottcher drops U.S. House bid, will run for state Senate instead

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