All posts by John Riley
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Congressman Dan Lipinski says he’ll now vote for the Equality Act
Last Democrat not sponsoring the Equality Act says he'll vote for it, but wants some "religious liberty" concerns addressed
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Mississippi Republican calls for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crimes law
Recent crimes against men perceived to be gay have cast light on the refusal of lawmakers to amend the law
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Federal lawmakers reintroduce bill to protect LGBTQ college students from harassment
The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act would require colleges to make their anti-harassment policies more inclusive
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WATCH: Jane Lynch urges Congress to pass the Equality Act
Actress is the latest celebrity to endorse sweeping LGBTQ rights legislation
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Religious leaders and people of faith rally in DC in support of Equality Act
Activists make last-minute push to lobby Republican lawmakers ahead of Friday's vote on landmark LGBTQ rights bill
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Baltimore LGBTQ business’s Gay Pride flag burned in apparent hate crime
Two men caught on camera fleeing from LGBTQ-owned greeting card business after setting fire to flag
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HRC is “disgusted” that President Trump opposes the Equality Act
Prospects for the LGBTQ rights bill's passage remain dim, even should it pass the House later this week
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Dan Lipinski criticized for being the only House Democrat not to sponsor the Equality Act
GLAAD calls congressman's concerns about religious liberties a "false flag" and urges him to vote for the bill
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Iowa State University settles transgender employee’s lawsuit for nearly $28,000
Iowa State University has agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender employee for $28,000 after she was denied coverage for transition-related care...
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Federal appeals court to hear intersex veteran’s lawsuit demanding gender-neutral passport
Lawyers representing an intersex Navy veteran have asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court ruling finding that the State...
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Maine House of Representatives approves ban on conversion therapy
For the second year in a row, the Maine House of Representatives has passed a bill banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors. But...
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“Cornhole for a Cause” tournament to raise money for SMYAL
Is there a way to combine a popular tailgating game with philanthropy? Yes, if you talk to Dan Ferrucci, the organizer of the biannual Cornhole...
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StoryCorps launches “Stonewall OutLoud” to capture 50 years of LGBTQ history
As the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, considered the seminal moment of the modern-day LGBTQ rights movement, approaches, StoryCorps is launching “Stonewall OutLoud,” an...
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Memorial service honoring slain trans woman Ashanti Carmon and others will be on May 11
On Saturday, local LGBTQ community leaders will hold a memorial service honoring five local residents who died over the past month, including, most notably, 27-year-old...
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Conservatives are demanding Brian Sims resign after he confronted Planned Parenthood protesters
Sims acknowledged that he was "aggressive," but said he would "fiercely protect a woman’s right to make the best choices for her health & her...
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