All posts by John Riley
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Gay California Democrat joins Grindr to campaign against recall of LGBTQ ally Gov. Gavin Newsom
A gay California Democrat set up a public profile on Grindr to encourage users to vote against recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom on September 14.
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Nearly 1 in 10 LGBTQ people fear they’ll be evicted within the next two months, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 10 LGBTQ people fear they'll be evicted within the next two months due to financial instability, according to a recent survey.
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Alphonso David fired by Human Rights Campaign following allegations he tried to help discredit Cuomo accuser
HRC has fired its former president, Alphonso David, following an investigation into his role in the Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment scandal.
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Russian cadets pretend to crush a gay man to death with a concrete block in live performance
Russian cadets pretended to crush a gay man to death during a live performance
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Six men sentenced to death for murder of LGBTQ activist and USAID employee in Bangladesh
Six men in Bangladesh believed to be part of a militant Islamic group will receive the death penalty for hacking an LGBTQ activist to death.
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North Carolina can be sued for excluding trans care from state insurance plan, court rules
A federal appeals court ruled North Carolina can be sued over prohibitions on coverage for gender-affirming care in its employee health plan.
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The Trevor Project names Lil Nas X its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year
The Trevor Project has named Lil Nas X as its inaugural Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year for his LGBTQ and suicide prevention advocacy.
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Colonial Williamsburg adds LGBTQ reenactments as part of diversity initiative
Following discoveries by a research committee, Colonial Williamsburg plans to introduce reenactments and other programming on LGBTQ history.
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Bryan Ruby, minor league journeyman, becomes sole gay active pro baseball player
Bryan Ruby, a minor league journeyman, has become the only out gay professional baseball player at any level in the sport.
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Tennessee wedding venue turns away gay couple due to owner’s “religious beliefs”
A Nashville-area venue refused to host the wedding of a gay couple, citing the owner's "religious beliefs" opposing same-sex marriage.
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Trans man says pool attendant denied him entry because he wasn’t wearing a “female” bathing suit
A transgender man says lifeguards at a Manhattan Equinox gym tried to stop him from entering the swimming pool because of his attire.
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Happy “The Ask Rayceen Show” Day!
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation declaring September 1 as “The Ask Rayceen Show” Day, a day set aside to honor Rayceen Pendarvis,...
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20 Republican-led states sue Biden administration over pro-transgender restroom guidance
Twenty Republican-led states have sued the Biden administration over pro-transgender guidance from federal agencies.
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Virginia Supreme Court sides with teacher who refuses to acknowledge trans students’ identity
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that Loudoun County was not justified in suspending a teacher who spoke out against district's trans-affirming policy.
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Second transgender inmate claims D.C. Department of Corrections kept her in the dark about her housing options
A second trans inmate says D.C. prison officials failed to inform her she could request to be moved to a women's unit due to safety...
