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Olympic Committee concedes to Trump, bans trans women competitors
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has banned transgender women from competing in women’s sports, The Advocate noted, citing The New York Times. The committee “quietly changed its eligibility rules on [July 21],” the Times reported, with a “short, vaguely worded paragraph” outlining the recent policy. The revised policy…
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The Best Gay City to Live in Illinois
Which town in Illinois is the top LGBTQ-friendliness while entity the most affordable? Uncover out here on this episode. Then download your FREE Queer Money Kickstarter, a 9-step Guide to Kickstart Your Journey to Financial Independence.
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What’s the most affordable, Gay friendly City in Illinois?
Today, we’re sharing the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly capital in Illinois. What’s the runner-up for the most affordable, LGBTQ+ friendly municipality in Illinois?Champagne! Why? Champagne scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaigns Municipal Equality Index. The residence values average $195,000 yearly, coming in the middle for Illinois. Rent averages $1,142 a month for a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, which is in the middle for the state. The cost of living is 81.1%, which is also in the middle for Illinois. The average income is $70,000 yearly, in the middle, and the median income is $48,000 annually and towards the lower end for Illinois.
What’s the winner for the most affordable, LGBTQ+ kind city in Illinois? Rockford! Why? Rockford scores a 100 on HRC’s MEI. The home values average $145,000 per
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