All posts by John Riley
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AQUA DC and LULAC Lambda to hold joint Jell-O shot fundraiser at DC Eagle on July 6
AQUA DC, the local queer Asian Pacific Islander group, and LULAC Lambda, D.C.’s local LGBTQ Latinx organization, will host a joint fundraiser at the DC...
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House Ways and Means Committee approves bill to remedy LGBTQ discrimination in federal tax code
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously approved a bill designed to remedy unequal treatment that married same-sex couples were previously subjected to...
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Senate narrowly confirms anti-LGBTQ judge Matthew Kacsmaryk
Repeating a pattern of behavior that has occurred over and over again during Donald Trump’s presidency, the U.S. Senate narrowly voted to confirm a judicial...
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71% of Americans support transgender military service, Gallup poll says
Findings square with another recent survey showing a super majority of Americans support open military service
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New York lawmakers approve bill banning gay and trans panic defense
Bill prohibits defendants from attempting to justify violent crimes committed against LGBTQ people
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Massachusetts’ GOP governor, Charlie Baker, supports transgender military service
Lawmakers ask governor to allow transgender people to serve in the Massachusetts National Guard
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The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs hosts its second annual “District of Pride” celebration this weekend
"The show has such diverse talent that there's something that appeals to everyone."
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Michaels arts and crafts store joins Open to All campaign embracing LGBTQ inclusion
North America's largest crafts store is "proud and thrilled" to be a leader in protecting LGBTQ employees and customers
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Equality Virginia to host LGBT Policy Town Hall in Fairfax on June 20
Event seeks feedback on LGBTQ legislative priorities from local community members
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Senators demand answers from State Department on decision barring embassies from flying Pride flags
Senators say refusal to acknowledge Pride month calls into question U.S. commitment to LGBTQ rights abroad
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Trump’s newest Defense Secretary is on record saying trans troops don’t hurt unit cohesion
Former Army Secretary's past comments contradict rationale for Trump administration's current policy
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UPDATE: U.S. House votes to defund Trump’s transgender ban
Amendment to defense appropriations bill would bar Defense Department funds from being used to enforce ban
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Court refuses to dismiss lesbian couple’s lawsuit alleging foster care discrimination
Lawsuit alleges HHS knowingly allowed Catholic entities to receive federal grants while discriminating against same-sex couples
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Supreme Court sends discrimination lawsuit against anti-gay Oregon bakery back to lower court
Oregon Court of Appeals to reconsider case and whether its earlier decision was influenced by anti-religious bias
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Trump administration publishes its plan to eliminate transgender health care protections
LGBTQ organizations have slammed the proposed changes, which would enable discrimination against transgender people
