All posts by John Riley
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New York passes Gender Recognition Act, a comprehensive pro-LGBTQ law
New York has passed a law allowing trans and nonbinary New Yorkers to change their names and gender markers on vital documents and state IDs.
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Ohio governor allows doctors and nurses to deny care to LGBTQ patients
A new "conscience" provision signed into law in Ohio allows medical providers to refuse to perform procedures based on religious objections.
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Nellie’s liquor license in jeopardy after complaints referred to DC Attorney General
D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration has referred Nellie’s Sports Bar to the office of Attorney General Karl Racine, setting into motion an investigation that could...
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U.S. Supreme Court declines appeal from Washington florist who refused to serve gay couple
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a florist who refused to provide a same-sex couple with flowers for their wedding.
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Transgender woman sues hotel chain for firing her for wearing women’s clothes to work
A transgender hotel employee has sued her former employer and supervisor, alleging they fired her because of her gender identity.
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13-year-old girl sues Florida over bill barring transgender athletes from female sports teams
A 13-year-old transgender girl is suing the state of Florida over a law that would prohibit her from playing on the girls' soccer team.
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Minnesota trans student wins $218,500 settlement over school’s bathroom ban
A Minnesota school district has agreed to settle a lawsuit over its policy forcing trans students to use separate restrooms and locker rooms.
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Tennessee officials face second lawsuit over anti-trans bathroom sign law
A second lawsuit has been filed challenging a Tennessee law requiring businesses with trans-friendly bathrooms to post anti-trans signs.
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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.
