All posts by John Riley
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Joe Biden endorses Danica Roem for Virginia delegate
Former Vice President Joe Biden has endorsed Danica Roem, the woman seeking to become the first transgender person elected to office in the commonwealth, in...
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California governor signs non-binary ID and other pro-LGBTQ bills into law
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) has signed a measure that allows people to obtain a non-binary gender marker on state IDs and driver’s licenses, making it...
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Justice Department assigns federal prosecutor to assist in Iowa hate crimes case
In an unusual move, the U.S. Department of Justice has assigned a federal prosecutor with experience in prosecuting hate crimes to help with a case...
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17 states and D.C. support Georgia lesbian’s discrimination lawsuit
The attorneys general of 17 states and the District of Columbia have filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear and rule...
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Federal court finds sex discrimination laws protect transgender people
Two pro-LGBTQ legal organizations have filed an amended complaint on behalf of a mother suing a San Diego children’s hospital for discriminating against her transgender...
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U.S. Senator Kamala Harris to speak at HRC National Dinner
The Human Rights Campaign has announced that U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) will be honored and give the keynote speech at the organization’s 21st annual...
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House members introduce bill to halt transgender military ban
Measure serves as a companion bill to similar Senate measure introduced last month
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Jeff Sessions: Christian baker has “fundamental right” to refuse service to gays
AG argues that Colorado's nondiscrimination law infringes on a baker's right to practice his religion
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Trump will be first sitting president to address anti-gay Values Voter Summit
Members of Congress and top presidential advisers will also speak at the conservative conference
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HRC endorses Doug Jones in Alabama Senate race
The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed Democratic nominee Doug Jones in Alabama’s special U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Dec. 12. Jones, a former U.S. Attorney...
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Event to benefit 3 LGBTQ Virginia delegate candidates in Williamsburg on Friday
Former U.S. Rep. and 2017 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello will be the featured guest speaker at an event hosted by three LGBTQ Democratic nominees...
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Trump’s ACA executive order could undermine LGBTQ health care
Trump's move could leave transgender people and those living with HIV facing extortionate costs
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Pride Fund’s Jason Lindsay is fighting for gun control, one politician at a time
Jason Lindsay founded the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence with a simple goal: Take back America from anti-LGBTQ, anti-gun control Republicans
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D.C.’s High Heel Race takes place October 24
The 17th Street High Heel Race is one of D.C.'s most iconic LGBTQ Halloween events
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Oral arguments in Masterpiece Cakeshop SCOTUS case scheduled for Dec. 5
The Supreme Court has set oral arguments in the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission for Tuesday, Dec. 5. The case is considered a...
