All posts by John Riley
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FIFA fines Mexico Football Federation $10,000 over anti-gay chant at World Cup match
FIFA, the global governing board of soccer, has fined the Mexico Football Federation, or FMF, $10,000 after Mexican fans uttered “discriminatory and insulting chants” during...
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Some Pride-themed merchandise is produced in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws
Some Pride-themed merchandise is being produced in countries where homosexuality is criminalized or where anti-LGBTQ persecution is common, reports The New York Times. The demand...
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Initiative 77 passes: D.C. voters approve hourly wage hike for tipped workers
D.C. voters approve hourly wage hike for tipped workers.
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Fight over Initiative 77 remains passionate, but cordial, as voters cast ballots
Despite the sweltering heat of the early morning and the rain showers that dotted the afternoon, people on both sides of D.C.’s Initiative 77 continued...
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Maryland school district settles lawsuit brought by transgender student
Judge previously found that district's policy violated Max Brennan's rights under Title IX
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Texas’ Lt. Governor claims victory despite failure of anti-trans “bathroom bill”
Dan Patrick was a chief proponent of a bill requiring people to use restrooms that match their biological sex at birth
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Tipping Point: Tempers flare over Initiative 77 as voters head to polls
Tempers flare over Initiative 77 as voters head to polls
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Federal court denies Trump administration’s request to implement transgender military ban
After yet another defeat in court, the Trump administration is appealing Seattle judge's ruling to the 9th Circuit
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Child advocates and LGBTQ families seek to intervene in Catholic Social Services’ lawsuit against Philadelphia
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a motion in federal court asking to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Catholic Social Services against the...
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Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs hosts a live showcase of LGBTQ artists
"District of Pride" showcases queer artists in the D.C. area
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Capital Pride 2018 was “a big party celebrating who we are and who we want to be”
Capital Pride weekend drew thousands of revelers seeking, above all else, acceptance and a sense of belonging
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Southern Baptist Convention resolution calls for opposition to conversion therapy bans
Resolution rejects the idea that God made LGBTQ people as they are
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New York LGBTQ Democratic club endorses Cynthia Nixon for governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo loses Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club endorsement, but could still win Stonewall Club's backing
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Delaware lawmakers approve ban on conversion therapy
Efforts to "change" minors' sexual orientation or gender identity are currently banned in 13 states and the District of Columbia
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New Hampshire governor signs bill granting LGBTQ protections and banning conversion therapy
On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed two bills into law aimed at ensuring equality for LGBTQ Granite State residents. One bill prohibits...
