New Jersey Finally Moves on Trans Healthcare Protections — After Months of Delay
After months of delays and mounting pressure from advocates, New Jersey lawmakers are finally advancing a bill to protect transgender healthcare providers,…
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They Wanted Privacy. Some States Made It Law. Others Never Made It Public in the First Place.
Colorado’s SB18 protects transgender minors—but states like New Jersey and California go further. Here’s how name change privacy laws compare across the…
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New Jersey’s Conversion Therapy Ban Isn’t Gone — But It’s Now Under Threat
New Jersey helped lead the fight against conversion therapy—but a new Supreme Court ruling could change everything. Here’s what happens next.
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Trump Stops Enforcing Trans Student Protections — In New Jersey, That Changes the Battlefield
The federal government is stepping back from protecting transgender students — but in New Jersey, the fight isn’t over. As Washington withdraws…
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Teen Shot in Face at Ocean County Mall as Police Hunt Suspect
A 17-year-old was shot inside Ocean County Mall in Toms River, NJ, in what authorities describe as a targeted attack. The suspect…
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NJ Prosecutor’s Office Chief Arrested for DUI — What Happens When Law Enforcement Is the One Under Investigation?
When a Chief of Detectives is arrested, the real story isn’t just the charges—it’s whether accountability follows.
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NJ School Backs Down After Trump Naming Proposal Sparks Backlash
A controversial proposal to rename a Colts Neck, New Jersey elementary school after Donald Trump has been dropped after swift and vocal…
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🚨 New Jersey School Sparks Outrage After Suggesting Students Volunteer at ICE Detention Facility
Parents are outraged after a New Jersey school suggested students volunteer at an ICE detention center, raising serious questions about ethics, safety,…
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Inside Lezapalooza: A Trans Woman’s First Experience at New Jersey’s Sapphic Camp
A QueerDispatch reporter attended Lezapalooza — New Jersey’s growing sapphic camping festival — and shares a first-hand account of community, inclusion, and…
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Does New Jersey’s Progressive Reputation Hold Up Behind Prison Walls?
New Jersey often presents itself as a progressive leader on LGBTQ rights. The state has anti-discrimination protections, gender-neutral ID options, and a…
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