All posts by John Riley
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Capital Pride returns in June with a “reUNITED” theme
After two years of smaller-scale events, Pride in the Nation's Capital returns to its full glory this June.
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WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May
Two-time Olympian and seven-time All-Star WNBA player Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing hash oil has been extended until May...
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Idaho Senate defeats transgender health care ban
The Idaho Senate has defeated a bill that would have criminalized a parent’s decision to allow their transgender child to receive gender-affirming medical care. In...
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Marvel Studios denounces “all” proposed anti-LGBTQ laws
Marvel Studios has denounced "all" bills targeting the LGBTQ community amid furor over Disney's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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Lizzo slams anti-transgender policies in Texas
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo slammed Texas for trying to restrict trans youth from accessing gender-affirming medical care.
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Disney suspends political giving in Florida
Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized to the LGBTQ community for not being a "stronger ally in the fight for equal rights."
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Brian Sims campaign cries foul over opponent’s LGBTQ endorsements
Controversy has hit the Pennsylvania lieutenant governor's race over an LGBTQ endorsement event for the straight opponent of Rep. Brian Sims.
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Texas court blocks Gov. Abbott’s anti-transgender order
A Texas judge has ruled that Gov. Greg Abbott's order to investigate parents of transgender youth for "child abuse" is unconstitutional.
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Texas AG sues feds over pushback against state’s anti-trans actions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has sued the Biden administration over recent actions it has taken to push back against a Texas directive requiring...
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Trump says he likes playing “gay national anthem” “Y.M.C.A.” at parties
Former President Donald Trump has revealed that one of his favorite songs to play during parties at his Mar-a-Lago resort is the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.,”...
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Pixar employees say Disney censors same-sex affection in films
Angry LGBTQ employees say parent company Disney regularly censors LGBTQ content in films, despite portraying itself as LGBTQ-supportive.
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Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider talks about engagement
Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider shared details of her engagement and spoke about overcoming adversity, in a recent interview.
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California community college’s LGBTQ Pride flag burned
An LGBTQ Pride flag that was flown on the campus of Cabrillo College was burned in an act of vandalism last week.
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Gay Florida police chief fired for promoting officers of color
Former Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Larry Scirotto, was fired for allegedly promoting officers based on their race or other characteristics.
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DeSantis spokeswoman calls “Don’t Say Gay” bill opponents “groomers”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary is defending tweets she wrote accusing people who oppose an anti-LGBTQ measure in Florida are “groomers” or, at the...
