All posts by John Riley
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Missouri jury awards more than $4 million to transgender student barred from the boys’ restroom at school
A Missouri jury has awarded more than $4 million to a transgender student who was barred from the boys' restroom in middle and high school.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit from photographer who doesn’t want to shoot gay weddings
A federal judge has dismissed a New York photographer's lawsuit demanding that she be exempt from having to photograph same-sex weddings.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem attacks trans people with cruel athlete ban
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem renews her push for a bill barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports.
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Uber allegedly deactivated transgender drivers’ accounts after they transitioned
A new report claims Uber deactivated some transgender drivers' accounts after they submitted updated photos after transitioning.
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Philadelphia schools will allow students to select nonbinary gender markers on virtual platforms
Philadelphia School District will allow students to select their own gender markers for online platforms.
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At least 20 million Americans identify as LGBTQ. But where do they live?
At least 20 million Americans, or 8% of adults, identify as LGBTQ, based on data gathered from a recent U.S. Census Bureau survey.
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Gay Indian-American becomes highest-ranking LGBTQ White House staffer
Gautam Raghavan, a gay first-generation immigrant and former Obama staffer, has been named director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.
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Transgender youth receiving hormone therapy experience lower rates of depression
A newly published peer-reviewed study finds transr youth who receive hormone therapy have a lower risk of depression or suicide attempts.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly beating a gay man with a metal pole in Coney Island
The NYPD says it has arrested a suspect accused of beating a gay man with a metal bar on the Coney Island boardwalk last month.
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Depression rises among LGBTQ people as Poland stirs up anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, study finds
Rates of depression have risen among LGBTQ people in Poland as the conservative government has embraced anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, a study finds.
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Maryland transgender inmate claims correctional officers choked her, dropped her on her face
Recently released video appears to back up claims made by a transgender inmate suing the state of Maryland after being assaulted in custody.
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New Jersey lawmakers poised to pass bill locking marriage equality into law
New Jersey lawmakers are trying to write marriage equality into state law, in case the Supreme Court tries to reverse course on the issue.
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Transgender teen being forced to leave Boy Scout troop, despite policy allowing female scouts
A transgender teenager in New York says she’s being forced out of the Boy Scout troop she’s been in for the past six years due...
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Jussie Smollett’s lawyer says his client will appeal disorderly conduct conviction
Jussie Smollett’s lawyer says his client will appeal his conviction on five of six charges of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about a...
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GLAAD joins 600+ writers, artists, and advocates to oppose efforts to censor LGBTQ books and books about race
GLAAD has joined with more than 600 writers, artists, and advocates to oppose efforts to ban books with LGBTQ or race-related content.
