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Kash Patel fires FBI trainee who displayed pride flag: Sources The FBI has "summarily dismissed" a new agent trainee who displayed a pride flag at his previous work area, several sources with knowledge of the action told ABC News.

Two Kentucky cities remain committed to keeping their rainbow crosswalks despite the Trump administration’s effort to wipe the prideful traffic displays from the nation’s streets.⁠
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Both Lexington and Covington have rainbow crosswalks in their respective gayborhoods connecting many of their LGBTQ+ centered spaces including Rosie’s Tavern and Bar 32 in Covington and near Crossings and Lussi Brown Coffee Bar in Lexington.⁠
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In July, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, a Trump appointee, directed state transportation departments to work with city officials to identify roadways with “distractions” and report their findings to the Federal Highway Administration within 60 days. ⁠
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🔗 https://queerkentucky.com/lexington-and-covington-stand-by-rainbow-crosswalks-as-federal-officials-call-for-removal/

OutReels Cincinnati is beyond excited to once again be a partner with the Cindependent Film Festival. The festival is September 18-20 at the stunning Memorial Hall OTR.
We are honored to have curated seven films - about LGBTQ+ experiences - that will screen throughout the weekend.
Besides films, the weekend includes so much more.
- Masterclasses
-Expo (come see us at our booth that Saturday & learn more about our festival in November)
-Screenplay Readings
-Parties (join us for an after party that Friday night at Arnold's Bar and Grill hosted by ORC)
-AND So much more!
We look forward to seeing lots of new and familiar faces AND can't wait to work while our fellow partners Women In Film Cincinnati and Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective again !

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling 10 years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to all same-sex couples, it will consider whether to take a case asking it to overturn the decision.