All posts by John Riley
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Arkansas sued over its ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth
Four families of transgender youth have sued Arkansas state officials in order to overturn a ban on gender-affirming health care.
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Oregon governor signs bill barring LGBTQ panic defense for violent crimes
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill barring the use of the so-called LGBTQ "panic" defense by people accused of murder.
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New Orleans Police Department denies discriminating against transgender recruit
The New Orleans Police Department has denied allegations that it withdrew a job offer from a prospective recruit because he was transgender.
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DC Black Pride to hold virtual Unity Ball on May 27 as part of “12 Months of Black Pride”
DC Black Pride is co-hosting a virtual edition of its annual "Unity Ball" on May 27, as part of its "12 Months of Black Pride"...
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Almost 1 in 3 Americans, and half of young adults, personally know someone who is transgender
Most Americans support allowing transgender people to serve in the military, but say they should compete in sports based on biological sex.
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Ted Cruz claims Democrats and “woke media” are trying to turn military members into “pansies”
Ted Cruz attacked an Army recruitment video featuring the daughter of lesbians, claiming Democrats are trying to "emasculate" the military.
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D.C. LGBTQ bars are enthusiastic about this weekend’s reopening
Owners and managers at popular LGBTQ bars and restaurants say they -- and their customers -- are excited to resume normal operations.
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Which D.C. LGBTQ bars are operating at full capacity? Find out here.
Check out our expanding list of all the LGBTQ bars open and operating and what conditions are in place.
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Federal judge refuses to throw out transgender West Virginians’ health insurance lawsuit
A federal judge has said three West Virginians may sue over denial of insurance coverage for transition-related health care treatments.
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Kansas Republicans trying to ram through trans athlete ban in athlete compensation bill
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) blasted an attempt by Republican lawmakers to attach a provision barring transgender athletes from sports teams aligning with their gender...
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Tennessee governor bans transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming medical care
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed yet another anti-LGBTQ bill into law, this one banning trans youth from accessing affirming medical care.
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Bucknell University launches investigation into “horrific” attack against LGBTQ students
Bucknell University officials have hired an outside firm to investigate an alleged attack on a campus house designated for LGBTQ students.
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State Department will recognize citizenship of children born abroad to married same-sex U.S. residents
The U.S. State Department has changed its policy to grant automatic U.S. citizenship to children born abroad to married same-sex couples.
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Tennessee forces private businesses to post “warning signs” if they have trans-friendly restrooms
Tennessee will force private businesses to post "warning signs" if they allow trans people to use restrooms matching their gender identity.
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Queer people more likely to be stopped by police, study says
Queer people are more likely to report having had negative interactions with police, according to a recent study by the Williams Institute.
