All posts by John Riley
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Mike Pence launches Trump-backed political advocacy group, fueling speculation about a 2024 bid
Mike Pence has launched Advancing American Freedom, a political advocacy group seeking to marry traditional conservatism with Trumpism.
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Kentucky tax preparer refuses to file taxes for married same-sex couples, bragging his actions are legal
A Kentucky tax preparer has posted a sign stating he refuses to file taxes jointly for married same-sex couples due to his religious beliefs.
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Trans woman files for emergency injunction to stop Georgia prison officials’ retaliation against her
A trans plaintiff suing the Georgia Department of Corrections is seeking an injunction to stop prison officials from retaliating against her.
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Caitlyn Jenner considering running for California governor in recall election
Trans reality TV star and former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner is considering running for governor of California in this year's recall election.
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Tennessee House passes “Business Bathroom Bill” in effort to shame trans-friendly businesses
Tennessee lawmakers are pushing a bill forcing businesses with unisex bathrooms or trans-friendly restroom policies to post offensive signage.
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Judge waives prison time for transgender ex-neo-Nazi who threatened journalists
A federal judge has sentenced a transgender ex-neo-Nazi accused of threatening journalists to time served, saying he's suffered enough.
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Wisconsin Republicans move to protect therapists engaged in conversion therapy
Wisconsin lawmakers have blocked a rule declaring conversion therapy a form of "unprofessional conduct" for counselors and mental health providers.
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Arkansas lawmakers override Gov. Hutchinson’s veto of bill banning health care for trans youth
Arkansas lawmakers have overridden their own governor's veto of a bill barring transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming treatments.
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NCAA president opposes anti-trans sports bills, refrains from penalizing states that pass them
NCAA Mark Emmert opposes trans athlete bans, but won't say whether states with them will lose opportunities to host championship games.
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Montana judge asked to overturn “sex offender” registration requirement for consensual gay sex
Man was convicted in 1994 at age 18 for engaging in consensual same-sex relations under now-defunct Idaho law.
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Dr. Rachel Levine speaks out against bills targeting transgender athletes, health care
Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said recent bills targeting the trans community are motivated by fear and misunderstanding.
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Study could end blood donor restrictions on gay and bisexual men
An FDA-funded study seeks to develop screening tools that could lead to the end of a blanket deferral period for gay and bi male blood...
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Trump-appointed judge says professor has First Amendment right to misgender trans student
6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals restores professor's lawsuit over being compelled to refer to student using female pronouns
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Pentagon issues new guidance allowing transgender troops to serve
The Pentagon has issued new guidance allowing transgender military members to serve openly and obtain gender-affirming health care.
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LGBTQ students from faith-based colleges sue Education Department for discrimination
Several dozen LGBTQ students and alumni have sued the Education Department over Title IX exemptions for religiously affiliated colleges.
