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

Rules for this discussion:

• 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.
• Please put anything graphic behind a tag.
• As always, any shaming or hateful speech will not be tolerated — if you see some, please flag it ASAP.

In the news:

A Last-Ditch Republican Attempt to Ban Trans Teachers Failed in Kentucky

A Tennessee Librarian Was Fired for Refusing to Remove LGBTQ+ Books From Kids Section