All posts by John Riley
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Kansas will allow transgender people to change the gender marker on their birth certificates
Consent judgment allows transgender people to change their gender marker without surgery or a court order
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Defense bill amendment would allow trans soldiers to serve in U.S. military
Amendment is modeled after President Harry Truman's 1948 order racially integrating the Armed Forces
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Indianapolis Archdiocese criticized after calling for firing of two gay Catholic schoolteachers
One school fires teacher at archbishop's request, while another chooses to sever ties with the archdiocese
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Support for anti-LGBTQ religious discrimination is on the rise, survey says
An increasing number of Americans support denying services based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and race
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Human Rights Campaign names Alphonso David as new president
Former civil rights lawyer becomes first person of color to head nation's top LGBTQ organization
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Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass hosts LGBTQ Family Day on June 23
For the first time, Maryland’s historic Glen Echo Park will hold its first-ever LGBTQ Family Day on Sunday, June 23. The family-friendly Pride-themed event, hosted...
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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
