All posts by John Riley
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National equality organizations launch anti-bullying website to support LGBTQ youth and parents
Four national organizations have launched a website to guide students and parents on how to create safe school environments for LGBTQ youth.
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LGBTQ Victory Institute to induct four historic LGBTQ lawmakers into Hall of Fame
LGBTQ Victory Institute will induct four new members into the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame, as part of a weekend focused on LGBTQ leadership.
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Florist who refused to provide flowers for a gay wedding will pay gay couple $5,000
A florist who refused to provide flowers for a gay couple's wedding has agreed to pay the couple $5,000 as part of a settlement.
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Biden administration removes Trump policy allowing child welfare agencies to discriminate against same-sex parents
HHS will rescind waivers that allowed religiously-affiliated child welfare agencies to receive taxpayer money while discriminating against prospective parents.
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At least 47 transgender Americans lost their lives to violence this year
At least 47 transgender Americans lost their lives to violence this year.
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HRW: To curb anti-transgender violence, address the issues making trans people vulnerable
Human Rights Watch released a report detailing and making recommendations on how to stop anti-trans violence in the United States.
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DC corrections officer says he was harassed and threatened at work because he’s gay
A corrections officer from the D.C. Jail has filed a lawsuit claiming he was discriminated against and harassed on the job because he's gay.
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Vida, Trade, other LGBTQ businesses respond to DC lifting mask mandate
Some LGBTQ business owners have reacted positively to Mayor Muriel Bowser's plans to lift D.C.'s indoor mask mandate, starting Nov. 22.
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Oregon man accused of using Grindr to attack a gay man, beating him with a wooden club
An Oregon man faces hate crime charges for allegedly targeting a gay man on Grindr and beating him with a club in order to kill...
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Republican Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel apologizes for poor communication regarding gay outreach initiative
Republican Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel sent an email to party members apologizing for failing to explain the party's new LGBTQ outreach initiative.
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Local nonprofits saddened by news that BHT Foundation will shut down
Local nonprofit organizations say they're saddened that the BHT Foundation will dissolve, eliminating a source of funding for groups in need.
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Anti-LGBTQ politicians top list of members of Glenn Youngkin’s transition team
A number of anti-LGBTQ politicians are part of the transition team for Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin.
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Loudoun County settles with teacher who was suspended for refusing to use trans students’ pronouns
The Loudoun County School Board has settled part of a lawsuit with a teacher who was suspended for refusing to use trans students' pronouns.
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Freddie’s Beach Bar opens second location in Rehoboth
Freddie's Beach Bar, the popular Crystal City gay bar and restaurant, has opened a second location in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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D.C.’s Capital Pride loses bid to host WorldPride 2025 to Taiwan
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, has been selected as host of WorldPride 2025, dashing the hopes of Capital Pride that D.C. would earn the honor.
