All posts by John Riley
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U.S. State Department announces it will issue gender-neutral passports
The State Department will issue a third gender option for U.S. passports, and will no longer require proof of surgery to change a gender marker.
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California bans state-sponsored travel to five more states over anti-LGBTQ laws
California has added five more states to its list of places where state-sponsored travel is banned due to passage of anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Assailants yelling anti-gay slurs stab victims on New York subway, at Staten Island Ferry Terminal
One suspect has been arrested and another is at large in two stabbings in New York City being investigated as possible anti-gay hate crimes.
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ACLU sues Tennessee over bill requiring signs for businesses with trans-friendly restroom policies
Two business owners are suing Tennessee over a law requiring them to post "warning" signs about their transgender restroom policies.
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Transgender woman stabbed with screwdriver on New York City subway
A transgender woman was stabbed with a screwdriver on the New York City subway by a man calling her anti-gay slurs.
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Biden touts administration’s pro-LGBTQ actions, makes Pulse nightclub a national memorial
President Joe Biden touted his administration's pro-LGBTQ actions and called on Congress to pass the Equality Act at a Pride Month reception.
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Gavin Grimm case, will let pro-trans restroom ruling stand
By refusing to hear appeal, high court allows decision finding Gloucester County's restroom policy unconstitutional to stand.
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D.C. drag performer jailed for 38 hours after being accused of “unwanted sexual contact” during show
D.C. drag queen Kabuki Bukkake was arrested last week after an audience member accused her of assaulting her during a "twerking" number.
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President Biden names Jessica Stern as Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
On Friday, ahead of remarks at the White House for Pride Month, President Joe Biden announced he will appoint Jessica Stern, the executive director of...
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President Biden says he’s “proud” of two LGBTQ athletes who came out
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden praised two professional athletes — Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Kumi Yokoyama, a...
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Iowa man charged with hate crime for leaving anti-LGBTQ notes on people’s doors
An Iowa man who allegedly left handwritten notes saying “burn that gay flag” on residents’ homes last Saturday has been arrested and charged with a...
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Inaugural Rainbow Ride will provide a tour highlighting Washington’s LGBTQ history
On Saturday, a coalition of groups will host the inaugural Rainbow Ride, a bicycle and scooter tour following a designated route that commemorates and celebrates...
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17th Street Pride Sidewalk Block Party to be held Saturday, June 26
Typically, each August, Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets hosts the 17th Street Festival, featuring the work of various artisans and tables touting the work of...
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Alexandria and Arlington residents to celebrate Pride-themed events
Local venues in Alexandria and Arlington will play host to two events celebrating the LGBTQ community from June 26-27.
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South Carolina Republicans seeking to overturn city of Columbia’s ban on conversion therapy
South Carolina Senate Republicans have balked at an ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council earlier this month that bans the practice of conversion therapy...
