All posts by John Riley
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Biden appoints former Victory Institute staffer as White House Senior Advisor on LGBTQ Issues
Focusing his efforts on inclusion, Greer will serve as the White House's point-person on LGBTQ issues.
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Married lesbian minister will challenge Rep. Madison Cawthorn in 2022
Buncombe County Commissioner Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announces her entry into the 11th Congressional District race
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Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League seeks to promote and increase diversity
Local softball league launches Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee to improve recruitment and outreach efforts.
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Missouri gay couple claim they were attacked outside a casino for being gay
Victim claims he and his boyfriend were victims of a hate crime after being attacked in a parking garage.
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Nation’s largest evangelical adoption agency will allow same-sex parents
Bethany Christian Services' decision reflects polling showing Christians are more flexible about placing children in same-sex homes.
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Andrew Cuomo dropped from LGBTQ gala following sexual harassment allegations
Governor had been slated to receive the LGBT Bar of New York's "Community Vision Award."
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Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus introduces bill to stop criminalizing people with HIV
Bill would provide incentives to states to repeal laws that impose criminal penalties for alleged HIV exposure.
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U.S. House Democrats introduce bill ensuring religious freedom laws can’t be used to discriminate
Bill seeks to clarify that 'religious freedom' does not justify denial of services to LGBTQ people and others
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Ted Cruz jokes about gay men French-kissing, trans women in CPAC speech
Texas senator drops anti-LGBTQ jokes amid rants about political correctness, masking, and complaining about the Left
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Donald Trump says women’s sports will “die” if trans athletes are allowed to compete
Former president urges conservatives to "protect the integrity of women's sports."
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Minnesota bill would impose criminal penalties on transgender athletes
A proposed bill in Minnesota that seeks to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports would impose criminal penalties on trans female student-athletes who...
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Hasbro drops the “Mister” from its iconic “Potato Head” toy
Company promotes gender-neutral branding as a way to promote inclusion and buck reliance on gender stereotypes
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Virginia lawmakers pass Danica Roem’s bill to ban gay and trans “panic” defenses
Bill prohibits criminal defendants from using a victim's LGBTQ status as justification for violence
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Man wins first-ever challenge against Malaysia’s Islamic ban on gay sex
Plaintiff avoids prosecution by Islamic courts, but countrywide civil ban on gay sex remains intact
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LGBTQ advocates praise passage of Equality Act
Landmark bill would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people in multiple areas of daily life
