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In a presidential election year where immigration and the economy were frequently cited as voters’ top concerns, LGBTQ issues reliably generated headlines. The year in LGBTQ news began in tragedy following the death of a transgender Oklahoma student, Nex Benedict, which prompted a wave of outrage among queer activists around the world. Here are the stories that had the biggest impact, the most viral interest or that celebrated historic queer milestones. False reports that the two women were transgender spread, and the incessant speculation about their genders sparked global outrage and fascination. In September, the volleyball player became the subject of a lawsuit against the NCAA for allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports.

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Israel’s recent attacks on Hezbollah expose weaknesses in Iran’s proxy strategy. Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah exposes weaknesses in Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’In a matter of weeks, Israel has dealt devastating blows to Iran’s most important proxy, Hezbollah. For Iran, Hezbollah was supposed to be the cornerstone of its strategy to outflank superior adversaries, such as Israel, with armed proxies. But Iran’s strategy, dubbed the “axis of resistance,” underestimated how Israel would respond to the Hamas terrorist attack of Oct. 7 and subsequent cross-border rocket fire from Hezbollah. Helene leaves a trail of destruction in the SoutheastThe devastation from Helene came into clearer view over the weekend, with residents in the Southeast reeling from the storm’s impact.

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Lisa Goodman, the founding president of Equality Delaware, a statewide LGBTQ organization, worked at the same law firm as McBride’s father. “I said, ‘This changes everything,’” Goodman recalled, regarding McBride’s ability to help lobby for state legislation that would help trans people. “I also said, ‘Sarah is going to do more as Sarah than you ever imagined.’”Both statements proved true. The best example of that, they said, was her work to pass paid family leave in Delaware. McBride was elected to the state Senate in November 2020, making her the country’s first openly trans state senator.

Persons: Lisa Goodman, McBride, Dave, Sally, Goodman, “, ’ ” Goodman, ‘ Sarah, Obama, ’ McBride, Andrew Cray, Cray, ”, ” McBride, I’ve, ” Andrew Cray messaged McBride, ” Jana Williams, NBC News McBride, Ted Lasso Organizations: Equality, Center for American Progress, Human Rights, Democratic National Convention, Facebook, NBC News, White, Delaware Families Locations: Equality Delaware, Delaware

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