All posts by John Riley
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Lawyers for trans Naval officer granted waiver to drop lawsuit against Trump’s military ban
Lawyers say the granting of "one single waiver" doesn't negate the harm done by the ban on transgender military personnel
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LGBTQ groups urge progressives to drop out of N.Y. congressional race and support Ritchie Torres
Fears abound that a split among progressives could enable anti-LGBTQ Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. to win
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DC Latinx Pride announces slate of virtual events for June 2020
Organizers have several "at home" events planned throughout the entire month of June
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Capital Pride issues statement in solidarity with communities of color
Organizers reaffirm support for Black Lives Matter and promise to fight against systemic racism and oppression
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Puerto Rico’s governor signs a new civil code eliminating LGBTQ protections
Critics claim Wanda Vazquez consulted with Christian lawyers, and not LGBTQ advocates, before approving changes
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Trump administration says foster care agencies should be allowed to discriminate against same-sex couples
Government argues that Philadelphia's decision to cut ties with Catholic Social Services was religious discrimination
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Gay adult film star Billy Santoro removed from JustForFans after saying black protesters should be shot
Local gay adult film star Billy Santoro was removed from JustForFans after tweeting about shooting black protesters
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D.C. and Maryland LGBTQ candidates largely fall short in primary elections
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims trails challenger in Democratic primary
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Activists mark International Sex Workers Day by reiterating call for decriminalization in DC
Advocates say sex workers face significant hurdles in their lives due to record of arrests
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Congressional leaders call for end to gay blood ban with behavior-based donor screenings
Advocates call for categorical bans or deferral periods for certain groups, like gay and bisexual men
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Federal judge says Idaho cannot ban transgender people from amending their birth certificates
Magistrate Judge Candy Dale says "serious and formidable questions" surround new law's constitutionality
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Jacksonville’s Republican mayor says he’ll sign gay rights law — if it passes
Republican mayor, now in second term, had previously avoided taking a position on nondiscrimination ordinance
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Biden recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month, while Trump hawks Pride-themed merchandise
LGBTQ advocates call out White House for officially recognizing "Global Coptic Day" but not Pride Month
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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
