All posts by John Riley
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Lesbian Political Action Committee makes first endorsements for 2018 cycle
LPAC, the nation’s only lesbian political action committee, released its first endorsements of the 2018 electoral cycle, lending its support to four candidates seeking federal,...
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Family Research Council president: Evangelicals gave Trump a “mulligan” on personal behavior
Tony Perkins says evangelicals' loyalty to Trump is strong because he is pushing conservative priorities
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Capital Pride Alliance names new board of directors and program chairs
Newly elected Board President Ashley Smith vows to "meet changing needs of the entire spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community"
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Bill to ban anti-transgender discrimination in health insurance introduced in Virginia
Del. Debra Rodman's HB 1466 would require coverage of "medically necessary" treatments
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Virginia Senate committee approves pro-LGBTQ employment and fair housing bills
Nondiscrimination bills pass easily through committee with bipartisan support
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Brother, Help Thyself doles out $75,000 in grants to local nonprofits
Brother, Help Thyself has given out $75,000 to local nonprofits while also honoring them for the role they play in a time when government grants...
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Time Magazine cover features Danica Roem and 4 other Victory Fund candidates
Five out lesbian and transgender women endorsed by the Victory Fund have landed on the cover of Time, as part of the magazine’s story about...
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National health care workers’ union opposes HHS religious exemption
The National Union of Healthcare Workers is blasting the creation of a “Conscience and Religious Freedom Division” within the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Washington State Senate votes to ban conversion therapy
The Washington State Senate voted 32-16 to ban license therapists from subjecting LGBTQ-identifying youth to conversion therapy designed to change their sexual orientation and gender...
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Trump service agency appointee resigns after anti-gay, racist, and sexist comments
A Trump appointee to the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps and other national service programs has resigned after news media published past remarks he made...
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LGBTQ groups hit back at religious exemption for health care workers
LGBTQ groups and their allies are eviscerating the Trump administration for creating a new agency arm designed to ensure health care workers are exempt from...
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U.S. Senate committee approves slate of anti-LGBTQ judges
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve the nominations of 23 Trump appointees to the executive and judicial branches, including six nominees who have...
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Virginia Republicans kill attempt to ban conversion therapy on minors
Advocates hope petition drive expressing support for House version of bill will make lawmakers reconsider their opposition
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Kinky Corner: SigMa DC at MAL 2018
SigMa DC's demonstration at Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend serves as a training session for those interested in kink and fetish play
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Puppy Park is a fun, energetic draw at Mid-Atlantic Leather
MAL's annual Puppy Park has become one of the Saturday morning highlights, attracting packs of pups and spectators
