All posts by John Riley
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Colorado governor signs four pro-LGBTQ bills into law
LGBTQ lawmakers had to revive bill banning gay or trans panic defense after Senate leaders killed it for expediency
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Transgender man sues University of Maryland Catholic hospital for denying him medically necessary surgery
Jesse Hammons claims his was the victim of unlawful sex discrimination due to his gender identity
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Path to Victory: Annise Parker on helping elect LGBTQ people across America
Annise Parker rose to become Houston's first LGBTQ mayor. Now leading the Victory Fund, she's helping others reach even higher.
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San Francisco supervisors to ease restrictions that would allow bathhouses to return to the city
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman says outdated regulations haven't kept pace with changes in HIV testing and treatment
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University of Maryland, College Park tops list of “Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students”
The list ranks colleges on inclusion, support services, academic life, and affordability.
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Sudan eliminates death penalty and flogging for same-sex relations
Change in punishments for homosexuality comes as part of larger package of legal reforms
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Massachusetts gay couple attacked for flying LGBTQ Pride flag in front yard
One of the men lost his two front teeth and required several stitches after a stranger punched him in the face
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LGBTQ-affirming health groups sue Trump administration for removing trans protections from Affordable Care Act
Lawsuit alleges that rule is unlawful, and will lead to further discrimination against LGBTQ patients and marginalized population
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Murdered Virginia man’s friend claims he may have been target of anti-gay hate crime
Police found the body of Jose Escobar Menendez along a roadway in Sterling last Wednesday
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Indiana city councilman apologizes for comments attacking LGBTQ people and Black Lives Matter
La Porte councilman made comments in response to a request for additional resources for marginalized groups
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Suspect arrested in shooting of transgender teenager Brayla Stone
Police say there's no evidence to suggest Stone was targeted due to her gender identity
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DC Department of Health launches home-based HIV testing kit program
At-home testing seeks to achieve District's goals that 90% of people with HIV know their status and are linked with treatment
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BHT Foundation will open its upcoming 2020 grant cycle on July 15
Abbreviated application period, ending on Aug. 31, will give special consideration to racial and social justice-centric nonprofits
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Man arrested and charged with murder of Dallas transgender woman Merci Mack
Witness to crime claims Mack was shot after threatening to share a video of an intimate encounter with her alleged killer
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Members of Congress urge Trump to rescind all regulations that discriminate against LGBTQ people
Lawmakers urge the president to ensure that federal agencies are complying with a recent Supreme Court ruling
