All posts by John Riley
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Virginia Senate passes House’s version of bill banning conversion therapy
Measure billed as protecting LGBTQ minors moves one step closer to being signed into law
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Florida gay couple shot and chased in drive-by shooting after being seen kissing
One of the men is in critical condition, while a lesbian bystander was grazed by two of the bullets
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Buttigieg say’s he’s not going to “take lectures on family values” from Rush Limbaugh
Limbaugh's remarks underscore polling showing that a number of Americans won't vote for a gay or lesbian person
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Trump says he’d vote for a gay presidential candidate
The president's rhetoric doesn't align with what he's done in office
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Survey: Majority of Tennessee voters oppose anti-LGBTQ bills
Most Tennesseans say the government should prioritize other issues, but also support passing pro-LGBTQ laws
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St. Louis County settles gay officer’s discrimination lawsuit for $10 million
Jury previously awarded $20 million to Keith Wildhaber, who claimed he was told to "tone down his gayness"
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Oklahoma House committee approves bill banning conversion therapy
Proponents hail bill as an important step in protecting LGBTQ youth from committing suicide
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Allegheny County Council unexpectedly bans conversion therapy
In an unexpected move, the Allegheny County Council passed a measure barring licensed mental health providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender...
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Federal court dismisses lawsuit from evanglical professor disciplined for misgendering trans student
Judge finds Nicholas Meriwether failed to show he was discriminated against or had his free speech rights violated
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Unsung Heroes/Sheroes Awards Dinner honors DC’s transgender advocates and allies
The dinner also raises funds for Empowering the Transgender Community's burial fund
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California Democrat introduces bill to end insurance discrimination against people with HIV
A California state senator has introduced legislation to stop insurance companies from denying life and disability income insurance based solely on HIV status. On Tuesday,...
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Three female athletes sue Connecticut over transgender women competing in sports
Lawsuit claims Connecticut's policy violates Title IX by disadvantaging biological females in sports
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Texas sues California over law banning official travel to anti-LGBTQ states
Ken Paxton says the travel ban is a form of "economic sanctions" against Texas, and should be overturned
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Jussie Smollett indicted by special prosecutor in Chicago
Special prosecutor Dan Webb clams there's no evidence to suggest past charges against Smollett should have been dropped
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Switzerland approves law banning anti-gay discrimination
Referendum passed with 63% despite opposition from the country's most popular political party
