All posts by John Riley
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San Francisco lifts its decades-long ban on gay bathhouses
Establishments will be allowed to have private rooms, but must provide free safe-sex materials and wash-up facilities
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California bill would ban unnecessary surgery on intersex children under age 6
Measure seeks to delay surgical interventions so parents can make better-informed decisions about children's health
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Arlington man accused of throwing dogs off balcony could avoid additional jail time
If defendant abides by certain conditions of release, the charge against him would ultimately be dismissed
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Heather Mizeur announces challenge to Congressman Andy Harris
Former lawmaker needs to prove she can raise money and build name recognition in a Republican-leaning district
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Transgender service members react to repeal of Trump military ban
Transgender recruits and enlisted members look forward to serving without fear of being discharged for who they are.
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Puerto Rico governor declares 18-month “state of emergency” over gender-based violence
Order creates committee to investigate killings of women, including transgender individuals
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Senate committee approves Pete Buttigieg’s nomination for transportation secretary
Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is on track to become the first out LGBTQ cabinet member confirmed by the Senate
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Justice Department revokes Trump memo justifying religiously-based LGBTQ discrimination
Memo seeks to enforce Supreme Court's finding that LGBTQ people are protected by civil rights laws.
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Man accused of stabbing and torturing gay teen he met on Grindr will face hate crime charges
Chance Seneca has pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree attempted murder
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Transgender woman running to fill Ritchie Torres’ seat on New York City Council
Elisa Crespo says even anti-trans attacks won't stop her from fighting for working-class New Yorkers.
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Biden names LGBTQ legal advocate to Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights
Law professor Suzanne Goldberg, a veteran of Lambda Legal, has a history of fighting for LGBTQ civil rights
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Task Force’s new leader Kierra Johnson on the future of the LGBTQ movement
Kierra Johnson, incoming executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, brings a wealth of social justice experience to the role.
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President Biden repeals Trump’s ban on transgender service members
President Joe Biden has repealed the Trump administration's ban prohibiting most transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
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Montana lawmakers approve bill to deny trans youth medical care
Critics worry denying care will increase youths' feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation
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Mississippi wants to ban trans people under 21 from receiving gender-affirming care
"Transgender 21 Act" would gag medical providers from even acknowledging a youth's gender identity without parental consent
