<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Chosen Family Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ Chosen Family Non-profit.  Book & Film coming soon.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:48:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Equality Texas: Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bills | Pro- LGBTQIA+ Bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past few years LGBTQIA+ Texans have faced increasing restrictions on private decisions, private actions, and private spaces. Defending the freedom to love, think, feel, and act according to our own conscience is a fight that is bigger than the queer community and requires people from all walks of life to step up. ]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/texas-anti-lgbtqia-bills-pro-lgbtqia-bills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed3e8081e17196bd28cd3c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_abc3ef45df774850b1fcdae93d9353b4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_527,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge in Kentucky blocks Biden Title IX rules, says ‘sex,’ ‘gender identity’ not the same thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has blocked new Title IX rules, including those aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in K-12 schools, and sided with Republican attorneys general in several states — including Kentucky. 

]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/us-judge-in-kentucky-blocks-biden-title-ix-rules-says-sex-gender-identity-not-the-same-thing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed41b004fc81dfe25d3a71</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_6e516bbaa6554f4791e0d5eed7913b4b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good news in the LGBTQ+ community]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Pride Month, it is important to acknowledge the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community has faced, while also celebrating moments of joy and positive news. Here are 10 pieces of good news for the LGBTQ+ community to start your Pride Month off with a smile:]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/good-news-in-the-lgbtq-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed3fad81e17196bd28cfe9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_2c883c5e92fb46fcb04958b5c0b5ec23~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, the ACLU tracked 533Anti-LGBTQ bills in  the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/mapping-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-in-u-s-state-legislatures-in-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed40dcb502c05c43b7c1d8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_1f4494357685466dbf3f5fb77a919107~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_775,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chosen Family Project seeks stories from LGBTQ+ community for forthcoming book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chosen Family Project is a nonprofit dedicated to advocating, protecting and advancing the health, safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ families throughout the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/chosen-family-project-seeks-stories-from-lgbtq-community-for-forthcoming-book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed308804fc81dfe25d1718</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_f22bf4c9c2ce47feaeed5338e7be19b9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_716,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military’s LGBTQ community is ‘under attack,’ top officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Defense Department leaders used an event celebrating Pride Month at the Pentagon on Wednesday to sound the alarm about the rising number of state laws they say target the LGBTQ community, warning the trend is hurting the armed forces.

]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/military-s-lgbtq-community-is-under-attack-top-officials-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed3bc904fc81dfe25d2ead</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_2d01b01049c44666b6a61b41ec9dd1ba~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes, We’re in an L.G.B.T.Q. State of Emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year there is a pall over Pride.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/yes-we-re-in-an-l-g-b-t-q-state-of-emergency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed3ce281e17196bd28ca38</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_c7bee3a7e62541c0adccf10bade12e2a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_838,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Planners: How We’ll Celebrate Despite Anti-Drag, Anti-LGBTQ Laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[In America’s ever-more-polarized political environment, annual celebrations of diversity are as fraught as ever. Here’s what’s happening with festivals big and small in states inundated with anti-LGBTQ legislation.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/pride-planners-how-we-ll-celebrate-despite-anti-drag-anti-lgbtq-laws</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed3aa681e17196bd28c646</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_b9e0d9b485a04de083b3c8aaeb5e661c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_796,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A DANGEROUS AMERICA: GLAAD’S ANNUAL ACCELERATING ACCEPTANCE STUDY REVEALSHIGH SUPPORT FOR EQUALITY AS LGBTQ AMERICANS FACE RISING RATES OF VIOLENCE ANDHARMFUL LEGISLATION]]></title><description><![CDATA[LESS THAN 30% OF NON-LGBTQ AMERICAN ADULTS PERSONALLY KNOW A TRANSGENDER PERSON, DEMONSTRATING AN URGENT NEED FOR EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION ]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/a-dangerous-america-glaad-s-annual-accelerating-acceptance-study-revealshigh-support-for-equality-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed374804fc81dfe25d25d1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_92516117cf1c4d26bd45e8a40e54a405~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_604,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law, one of the harshest in the world, explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law on Monday by President Yoweri Museveni, despite condemnation from Western leaders and rights activists.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/uganda-s-anti-lgbtq-law-one-of-the-harshest-in-the-world-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed398fb502c05c43b7b364</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_c624f273bdf44cfda867561dc75422ae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_847,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Senate again advances proposed restrictions on lessons about gender identity and sexual orientation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third time, the Senate is pushing a proposal critics say will ignore the existence of LGBTQ people in every grade level. Two other bills that contained similar language missed key legislative deadlines. ]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/texas-senate-again-advances-proposed-restrictions-on-lessons-about-gender-identity-and-sexual-orient</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed362d81e17196bd28bd5e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_3f1a8997b8a74114b639279238df23df~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you a doctor who hates treating gay people? Come to Florida, where Ron DeSantis has legalised bigotry]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wish I was exaggerating but I’m not. Last week, Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, signed the Protections of Medical Conscience (pdf) bill, which lets medical professionals and health insurance companies deny patients care based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. While the new law doesn’t allow care to be withheld because of race, colour sex, or national origin, there are no protections for sexual orientation or gender identity.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/are-you-a-doctor-who-hates-treating-gay-people-come-to-florida-where-ron-desantis-has-legalised-bi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed104004fc81dfe25cc985</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 19:06:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_6abf27580ed349ed960bff5af7ff9b55~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_738,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron DeSantis signs law giving doctors ‘right to discriminate’ against LGBTQ+ patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican governor, who seems to have made it his personal mission to wage war on the LGBTQ+ community, signed a ‘Protections of Medical Conscience’ bill on Thursday (11 May)]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/ron-desantis-signs-law-giving-doctors-right-to-discriminate-against-lgbtq-patients</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed0e7481e17196bd285d04</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 19:01:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_679bdaa357a64128901652856c8eb2cf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creep of the Week: Florida ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are heating up in Florida, and I’m not just talking about the weather. The state is gearing up for one hell of a Hot Fascist Summer.

]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/creep-of-the-week-florida</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed353d04fc81dfe25d21c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_b1003d12197549a3bbe4a0938e3ca538~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_694,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced this year ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 417 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the United States since the start of the year — a new record, according to American Civil Liberties Union data as of April 3. That’s already more than twice the number of such bills introduced all of last year.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/record-number-of-anti-lgbtq-bills-have-been-introduced-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed345181e17196bd28b980</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_0679c0a5a6e54f61a7d89e8d6bd0e6f0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_719,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor signs anti-drag, anti-trans healthcare bills into law ]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Gov. Bill Lee has signed two pieces of legislation that critics say target the LGBTQ community into law.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/governor-signs-anti-drag-anti-trans-healthcare-bills-into-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed2f5781e17196bd28addd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 22:19:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_40bc659bef1b4388999c2c9180778047~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_610,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Lawmakers File 40 Anti-LGBTQ Bills ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced 40 bills limiting LGBTQ Oklahomans’ healthcare access, inclusion in schools and options for self-expression this legislative session, an Oklahoma Watch analysis shows.

]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/oklahoma-lawmakers-file-40-anti-lgbtq-bills</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed2da604fc81dfe25d1096</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_812ae1d785464572b9eaf0be40067e2f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_859,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNAPSHOT: LGBTQ EQUALITY BY STATE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Movement Advancement Project (MAP) tracks over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/snapshot-lgbtq-equality-by-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed20c542384749035fa6df</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_20af347889454b84a517cca48c6e6656~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_740,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘This is a complete attack’: At least 31 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced this session in Mississippi.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers have introduced 31 bills targeting the rights of LGBTQ+ Mississippians in education and health care as the first deadline to pass bills out of committee approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/this-is-a-complete-attack-at-least-31-anti-lgbtq-bills-introduced-this-session-in-mississippi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed1eed81e17196bd28888e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_c1e64fdf0bc74f00b86b940a8b843c6b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_847,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the American anti-LGBTQ hate machine is posing a threat to Canadians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seth Compton woke early one morning in July to his phone buzzing furiously with new messages. A wave of hate, stirred up far away, was starting to crash down on the LGBTQ youth centre he runs in North Bay, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.thechosenfamilyproject.org/post/how-the-american-anti-lgbtq-hate-machine-is-posing-a-threat-to-canadians</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed1c6d42384749035f9c4b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5ce95_b68a71fb24d4409a807a1021518a5b27~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_711,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven Drew</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>