All posts by John Riley
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Trans woman killed by brother in Kurdistan “honor killing”
A 23-year-old transgender woman was killed by her brother in Iraqi Kurdistan as part of a suspected “honor killing,” according to police. Doski Azad, a...
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Virginia lawmakers reject repeal of trans student protections
Virginia lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to allow some school boards to opt out of adopting affirming policies for trans students.
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U.S. House approves Global Respect Act to combat LGBTQ rights abuse
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Global Respect Act, a bill to sanction violators of LGBTQI human rights abroad.
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Gay man burns Bible, kisses husband at book burning
A gay man burned a Bible and kissed his husband to protest a right-wing pastor's bonfire to burn books and other "demonic influences."
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BHT grants stunning amount of money to LGBTQ organizations
The DC Center and AIDS Action Baltimore each were awarded $150,000 in the group's final grant reception.
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President Biden slams Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill
President Biden denounced a proposed Florida bill that seeks to limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
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Vandal breaks 5 windows at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Red Bear Brewing Co., an LGBTQ-owned craft brewery at 2nd and M Streets in Northeast D.C. that is a popular nightlife spot, recently had five...
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TikTok updates guidelines to rout out anti-LGBTQ content
TikTok has updated its community guidelines to root out hostile ant-LGBTQ behavior and content, including misgendering and deadnaming.
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Police searching for suspect who punched trans teen in face
The NYPD is searching for a suspect who allegedly punched a transgender teenager in the face and then harassed her on Snapchat.
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Need a COVID-19 booster? Head to your local gay bar!
Kiki will be hosting a clinic on Feb. 9 to ensure as many people as possible are up-to-date on their COVID vaccinations.
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Advocates stress education, outreach on Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Local health advocates say peer education, dismantling oppressive systems are key to combating HIV infection rates in Black communities.
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LGBTQ Affairs Office to hold virtual town hall on COVID vaccinations
The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs will host a virtual town hall to encourage more LGBTQ people to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Virginia Senate rejects bill repealing trans student protections
The Virginia Senate rejected a bill to exempt school boards from adopting policies to protect transgender students from discrimination.
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Former HRC president Alphonso David sues LGBTQ rights group for racial bias
Alphonso David, the former president of the Human Rights Campaign, is suing the LGBTQ organization alleging he was fired due to racial bias.
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Gay male penguins raising chick they successfully hatched
A gay penguin couple at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is raising the chick they successfully incubated and hatched.
