All posts by John Riley
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Capital Pride Alliance now accepting applications for Capital Pride Honors
The Capital Pride Alliance is accepting nominations for people who have made contributions to the LGBTQ community at the Capital Pride Honors this June.
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West Virginia governor signs transgender athlete ban into law
Following through on an earlier promise, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a law banning trans athletes from competing in women's sports.
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Alabama governor signs bill to remove anti-gay language from sex education curriculum
Alabama's governor has signed a bill to eliminate anti-LGBTQ lanauge from sex education standards being used in public schools.
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Joe Biden nominates Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian Iraq war veteran, as Under Secretary of the Air Force
President Joe Biden has nominated Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian Iraq war veteran, to be the next Under Secretary of the Air Force.
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South Carolina lawmakers reject third attempt to ban trans athletes from competition
For the third time this year, South Carolina lawmakers have rejected a measure to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
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President Biden urges passage of Equality Act, tells transgender Americans “your president has your back”
In a historic moment, President Joe Biden touted his support for the Equality Act and told trans Americans "your president has your back."
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Brooklyn woman fatally shoots her ex-girlfriend in the head, then confesses to police
A Brooklyn woman is facing murder charges after turning herself into police for shooting her ex-girlfriend in the back of the head.
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SaVanna Wanzer has dedicated her life to trans education and representation
SaVanna Wanzer, the tireless founder of "May Is? All About Trans," empowers the transgender community -- one teaching moment at a time.
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Isiah Brown, a gay Black man from Virginia, in critical condition after being shot 10 times by a sheriff’s deputy
Isaiah Brown, a 32-year-old gay Black man, is in critical condition after being shot 10 times by a sheriff's deputy who assumed he was armed.
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Montana governor signs “religious freedom” bill that could allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a RFRA-style law into effect that critics say will "no doubt" lead to anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Transgender man challenges Iowa’s ban on Medicaid coverage for transition-related surgery
For the third time in four years, a transgender person is challenging Iowa's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender confirmation surgery.
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California man will only face 6 months in prison for attacking transgender woman with skateboard
A California man who attacked a transgender woman with a skateboard in March will only face 6 months in prison under a new plea deal.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from four athletes seeking to block Connecticut from allowing trans girls to compete in women's sports.
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Justice Department issues statement of interest in transgender prisoner’s sexual assault lawsuit
The Justice Department says it has an interest in ensuring trans inmates are not sexually assaulted and receive gender-affirming health care.
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Alabama governor signs anti-transgender athlete bill into law
Alabama has become the fourth state to bar transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
