All posts by John Riley
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Two North Carolina men charged in hotel room slayings of two transgender women
Two North Carolina men have been arrested and charged with fatally shooting two transgender women in Charlotte-area hotel rooms.
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Arizona Republicans approve bill requiring parental permission before teaching LGBTQ content
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey must decide whether to sign a bill requiring parental permission before broaching LGBTQ content in sex ed or history classes.
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North Dakota lawmakers send transgender athlete ban to governor to sign into law
North Dakota lawmakers have passed a ban on transgender athletes and have sent it to Gov. Doug Burgum, hoping he'll sign it into law.
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Former Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed North Carolina’s anti-trans bathroom bill, running for Senate in 2022
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed the state's anti-trans bathroom bill into law, is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
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President Biden nominates gay police chief to lead Customs and Border Protection
President Biden has nominated Chris Magnus, a gay police chief who has been politically outspoken, as head of Customs and Border Protection.
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West Virginia governor says he’ll sign transgender athlete ban into law
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has promised to sign a bill barring trans students from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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North Carolina Republicans want to force teachers to “out” trans students to their parents
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing several anti-trans health care bills, including one that would force teachers to "out" trans students.
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Arkansas lawmakers approve “sham” bill offering vague hate crime protections after passing anti-LGBTQ bills
Arkansas lawmakers are being accused of passing a "sham" hate crimes bill to thwart criticism of their support for other anti-LGBTQ measures.
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Family of bullied gay Alabama teen who died by suicide files wrongful death suit against school
The family of Nigel Shelby, a 14-year-old gay Black youth who committed suicide due to relentless bullying, is suing Huntsville City Schools.
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North Carolina wedding venue turns away gay couple, citing Christian beliefs
A wedding venue in North Carolina has refused to accommodate a gay couple, citing their Christian beliefs opposing same-sex marriage.
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NCAA Board of Governors says potential host cities should not have anti-trans laws in place
The NCAA Board of Governors has reaffirmed its commitment that championship host sites should not have laws targeting trans or LGB athletes.
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Two North Carolina deputies claim they were fired for reporting racist, anti-gay comments during staff training
Two deputies claim the Wake County sheriff fired them in retaliation for reporting a lieutenant's racist and anti-gay comments from 2017.
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Missouri man charged with murder of transgender woman Dominique Lucious
A Missouri man has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting trans woman Dominique Lucious to death.
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Gay former Equinox gym manager sues over alleged sexual harassment
A former manager at an Equinox gym on New York's Upper East Side is suing for alleged sexual harassment and anti-gay discrimination.
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Athletes, coaches call on NCAA to remove championships from states with anti-trans athlete laws
Current and former college athletes, and WNBA figures, are calling on the NCAA to move championships from states with anti-trans laws.
