All posts by John Riley
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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.
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NYC Pride will reduce police presence and bar officers from marching in the parade
NYC Pride plans to keep officers at least a block away from its official events, and will ban uniformed officers from marching in its parade.
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Tennessee will allow students to sue if they see a trans person using a multi-occupancy restroom
Tennessee's governor has signed a bill allowing students to sue for "emotional harm" if they see a trans person using a multi-user restroom.
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DC moves trans woman out of men’s prison, but her lawsuit continues
A trans prsioner in D.C. Jail has been moved to a women's unit, but her class-action lawsuit challening DOC's housing policy will continue.
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President Biden recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
President Biden touted his record on LGBTQ rights in honor of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
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Miami gay bar threatened after conservative activist accuses it of having children in drag shows
A bar in Miami has been attacked on social media after a conservative activist claimed it was having children perform in drag shows.
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Trans woman pleads guilty to 2019 bank robbery, allegedly to pay for facial surgery
A trans woman suspected in several bank heists across the South will serve at least 15 years in jail after pleading guilty to bank robbery.
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18-year-old Frederick man will serve 4 years in prison for anti-gay assault
An 18-year-old Frederick man will serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to strangling a man he perceived to be gay.
