All posts by John Riley
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George Clooney, Elton John urging hotel boycott to protest Brunei’s anti-gay stoning law
Celebrities urge consumers not to allow their money to be used to bolster countries that commit human rights abuses
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Pete Buttigieg says he’s raised $7 million in first quarter for presidential bid
South Bend mayor claims he raised $600,000 in the 24 hours after appearing in a CNN town-hall style event
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Texas man pleads guilty to using Grindr to lure, assault, and rob gay men
Alleged co-conspirator has pleaded not guilty and will go to trial in September
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Puerto Rico’s governor signs order banning conversion therapy on youth
The governor of Puerto Rico has signed an executive order banning the practice of conversion therapy on youth. Gov. Ricardo Roselló signed the order on...
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Number of lesbian mayors across America could triple by June
Victories by four lesbians could bring number of out LGBTQ mayors of a major metropolitan city to 10
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Basketball legend Tim Hardaway says he’s not in Hall of Fame because of anti-gay comments
Former NBA star told a Miami radio host in 2007 that he "hated" gay people and wouldn't accept a gay teammate
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571 companies earn perfect score on HRC’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index
Major corporations earn praise and recognition for their LGBTQ-friendly policies
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U.S. House votes to condemn Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers
Resolution calls transgender ban detrimental to national security and based on flawed medical science
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Prime Cut: Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse
For 70 years, the James Beard Award-winning Annie's has served the LGBTQ community with pride, love, and the kind of spirit only a family can...
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Maryland lawmakers pass bill allowing minors to receive PrEP without parental consent
Maryland lawmakers have approved a bill allowing minors to receive pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, without obtaining parental consent as a way to prevent the spread...
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Trans Visibility Community Festival allows the transgender community to celebrate itself, free of charge
The festival, set for March 31, is more diverse, more inclusive, and more accessible
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Pete Buttigieg doesn’t like Chick-fil-A’s anti-gay politics, “but I kind of approve of their chicken”
Presidential candidate says maybe he can broker a "peace deal" between restaurant and the LGBTQ community
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Betsy DeVos dodges question on whether anti-LGBTQ discrimination is acceptable in schools
Education Secretary claims Education Department has been "diligent" in investigating "any" allegations of discrimination
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Federal appeals court dissolves last injunction halting Trump’s trans military ban
Trump administration is now free to begin implementing restrictions on transgender soldiers starting on April 12
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Former HRC president appointed CEO of 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee
Joe Solmonese, a former president of the Human Rights Campaign, has been appointed CEO of the 2020 Democratic National Convention Committee. Democratic National Committee Chair...
