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Conservatives want us to forget our own power by erasing LGBTQ+ history. We won't let them.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The removal of LGBTQ+-related books from school and library shelves has also been reported, with some conservatives labeling these materials as "pornography".
Local conservatives have been working to erase LGBTQ + history and presence from public spaces. This effort has included removing certain words from the official website of the Stonewall National Monument and cutting funding for diversity and inclusion programs that support the LGBTQ+ community. The removal of LGBTQ+-related books from school and library shelves has also been reported, with some conservatives labeling these materials as "pornography".
Additionally, rainbow crosswalks and Pride flags have been targeted for removal. Further details on these actions and their impact on the local LGBTQ+ community are available from LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: July 13, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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