Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues!

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• All are welcome! However, please be respectful that this discussion is specifically about issues and topics related to lesbian, gay, bi- or pansexual, trans, queer, questioning, demi- or asexual, intersex, non-binary, genderfluid, or any other sexual or gender minority, so please do not stray off-topic.
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The person of the day is Chelsea Manning (she/her), an activist

In the news,

Poll: Over 60 Percent of Americans Oppose ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills

Idaho Bill Would Jail Librarians, Teachers for LGBTQ+ Books

Florida City Elects High School Teacher as Its First Out Mayor

The project of the day is the Bundle for Ukraine