All posts by John Riley
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Liberal coalition seeking to defeat anti-gay Democrat Dan Lipinski
A coalition of liberal-leaning organizations is banding together to defeat a conservative Democrat in a Chicago-area U.S. House district who has amassed a long, and...
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ACLU moves to dismiss lawsuit challenging Oregon school district’s pro-transgender policy
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a motion asking to intervene in — and dismiss — a lawsuit that aims to dismantle a school...
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Lesbian couple sues HHS for blocking them from serving as foster parents
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on behalf...
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Joint Chiefs Chairman’s emails: Transgender military ban “was unexpected”
Joseph Dunford, Sr. told military leaders in emails that he was "not consulted" by President Trump about a ban
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Colorado GOP lawmakers withhold funding from state’s Civil Rights Commission
Advocates accuse GOP of punishing commission for siding with same-sex couple in Masterpiece Cakeshop case
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Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club hosts second annual “Sequins and Scrums” fundraiser
The Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club will host the second annual “Sequins and Scrums,” drag show fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Friday, Feb. 23 at...
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Anti-gay presidential ad in Russia uses homophobia to scare voters to the polls
Many believe the ad is being pushed by pro-Putin operatives hoping to increase turnout to give election air of legitimacy
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Judge rules in favor of Ohio transgender boy seeking hormone therapy over parents’ objections
Ruling sets forth certain strict conditions that must be met before teen can receive hormones
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Kansas GOP approves resolution to “oppose all efforts to validate transgender identity”
Resolution affirms "God's design for gender as determined by biological sex and not by self-perception"
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Norton introduces bill to protect LGBTQ rights from congressional meddling
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s non-voting delegate to Congress, has introduced a bill to protect D.C.’s LGBTQ rights and reproductive freedom laws...
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LGBTQ groups support California case challenging Trump’s sanctuary cities order
Amicus brief details "irreparable injuries" that could occur if the government cuts off federal funding to sanctuary cities
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Trump judicial nominee captured on audio making anti-gay statements
Gordon Giampietro wrote online comments and appeared on radio interviews to disparage the push for marriage equality
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Alabama school district will allow lesbian couple to attend prom together
Lambda Legal threatened legal action after school disciplined the girls for public "promposal"
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News anchor Max Robinson to be honored at special panel discussion
The lasting legacy of Max Robinson, the late, history-making news anchor, is the subject of a free panel next Wednesday
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“Queer Dance Freakout” at Texas Capitol will oppose Ted Cruz’s re-election
Organizers have several events planned leading up to Election Day to mobilize the LGTBQ community to defeat Cruz
