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Nashua (NH) Public Library Offers “Drag Queen Teen Time”; Raises Big Concerns

Bill Gnade

Though it's described as "an opportunity for Teens to meet a drag performer in person and ask questions about their art, costuming, makeup," a meet-a-real-drag-queen event designed for teens and offered by the Nashua Public Library has some folks in the city wondering if it is appropriate. The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, January 12.

The Nashua Telegraph reports that about 20 concerned citizens attended the library's trustees meeting Tuesday night to voice their concerns about the event that features a drag performer, who performs under the name Monique Toosoon. The Telegraph reports that the trustees decided to speak about the event but not open the floor for public discussion.

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How Are You Sleeping? How’s Your Appetite? Have Any Guns?Doctors To Ask Patients About Guns in Home If Boston Mayor Gets His Way

Matthew McDonald

Doctors would have to ask patients if they have guns in their home if the Massachusetts Legislature approves a new state law proposed by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

The bill, called "An Act To Prevent Gun Violence," "would require medical professionals to ask patients about the presence of guns in their homes, with the goal of identifying red flags that could indicate risks related to suicide, domestic violence, or child access to guns," according to a written statement from the mayor's office.

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