All posts by John Riley
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Gay Ohio couple raises over $5,000 for nonprofit after “FAG” is burned into their lawn
A gay Ohio couple targeted in an anti-gay attack has used their temporary public platform to raise more than $5,000 for a local LGBTQ nonprofit...
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LGBTQ rights campaign challenging Michigan’s signature requirements for ballot initiative
Supporters of LGBTQ rights claim their efforts to collect signatures were hampered by COVID-19 pandemic
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Ron Simmons, former head of Us Helping Us, dies at age 70
Simmons remembered for his fierce advocacy, activist spirit, and dedication to improving the lives of black gay men
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Connecticut trans athlete policy violates Title IX, says Education Department
Trump administration threatens to withhold federal funding from districts allowing trans athletes to compete in women's sports
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Black transgender man fatally shot by Tallahassee police
Advocates have called for an investigation into the death of 38-year-old Tony McDade
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Federal court rules same-sex spouses eligible for Social Security survivor’s benefits
Judge grants class action status, allowing other survivors of same-sex spouses to seek benefits they've earned
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Return to Service: DC’s LGBTQ bars and taverns are starting to reopen
LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants have adapted to cope with the pandemic, and are all eager to get back to a "new normal"
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WATCH: Brian Sims slams Republican colleagues over COVID-19 exposure
The Pennsylvania state representative alleges a Republican colleague tested positive and did not inform Democrats.
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Gay playwright and HIV/AIDS activist Larry Kramer dies
Author of "The Normal Heart" was one of the most ferocious LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS activists
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Even a pandemic won’t shut down Us Helping Us
Local organization is distributing "senior care kits" and food packages to vulnerable LGBTQ community members
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Transgender youth more vulnerable to depression and suicidal feelings
Transgender and nonbinary youth report higher instances of discrimination, threats, and physical harm
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Congressional leaders call on federal government to collect LGBTQ data on COVID-19
Senators say more data on COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people is needed to ensure an appropriate response
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New York police union endorses anti-LGBTQ Democrat Ruben Diaz Sr. in congressional primary
Longtime Bronx politician has established a record as one of the fiercest opponents of LGBTQ rights
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Campaign for Southern Equality opens up second round of grants for LGBTQ Southerners
Regional organization will issue $125,000 in additional funding to those negatively impacted by COVID-19
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‘God’s Own Country’ distributor Samuel Goldwyn censors film on Prime Video
The film's director Francis Lee strongly objects to the edits made by Samuel Goldwyn for its Amazon Prime Video release.
