All posts by John Riley
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Virginia Republicans vote to allow anti-transgender healthcare discrimination to continue
Bill to prohibit discrimination against transgender patients fails on party-line vote
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Equality Virginia’s Day of Action brought LGBTQ people face-to-face with lawmakers
Equality Virginia's Day of Action emphasizes personal connections as Virginians lobby on behalf of pro-LGBTQ bills
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Bermuda becomes first national territory in world to repeal marriage equality
New law replaces marriages with domestic partnerships, available to all, regardless of sexual orientation
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15 states and D.C. file amicus brief opposing Trump’s military ban
Amici states argue that a ban on transgender service members is discriminatory and unconstitutional
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Turkish LGBTQ activist released from jail, but will continue to be prosecuted
The circumstances surrounding Ali Erol's arrest and the charges against him remain shrouded in mystery
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California judge rules state cannot force baker to create custom wedding cake for lesbian couple
Judge's ruling attempts to distinguish difference between selling a pre-made cake and designing a custom-made cake
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Parents of transgender children write letter calling out Betsy DeVos for her anti-trans record
Letter argues failure to protect students from discrimination can lead to various problems
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Survey: Fewer than half of LGBTQ people’s employers offer inclusive leave policies
First-of-its-kind survey highlights the positive effect that offering paid leave could have on LGBTQ people and their families
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HRC endorses Kirsten Gillibrand for re-election in 2018 midterms
The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) for re-election this year, noting her perfect 100 rating on the organization’s Congressional Scorecard...
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Michigan governor names anti-LGBTQ activist to state Civil Rights Commision
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is standing by his decision to name an anti-LGBTQ pastor to the state Civil Rights Commission, reports Michigan’s PBS affiliate WKAR. The...
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Prominent LGBTQ activist in Turkey arrested at his home in Ankara
Ali Erol, a prominent Turkish LGBTQ activist, was arrested and detained in his home in Ankara on Friday, Feb. 2, according to human rights observers....
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Survey: Gay men prefer Eagles over Patriots in Super Bowl LII
When Super Bowl LII kicks off on Sunday, it’s probably best to be wearing green and white if you enter any gay bar that might...
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RNC approves resolution supporting Trump’s transgender military ban
Resolution calls being transgender "a disqualifying psychological and physical" condition
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“We Pledge Texas” campaign will highlight Texans’ opposition to anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Campaign will enlist, and publicly share names of, center-right Texans opposed to anti-LGBTQ laws or policies
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Capital Pride’s 2018 theme “Elements of Us” will focus on diversity
Year-long theme celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community and intersecting identities
