All posts by John Riley
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Is a “religious freedom” order next on Trump’s to-do list?
The Trump administration’s recent decisions to prohibit transgender service members from serving openly, and to file an amicus brief arguing that LGBTQ people can enjoy...
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Log Cabin: DOJ actions show need for federal nondiscrimination law
Recently, the Justice Department filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit brought by a now-deceased gay skydiver. Donald Zarda sued his former employer, Altitude Express,...
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HRC endorses Ralph Northam for Virginia Governor
On Friday, the Human Rights Campaign endorsed Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in his bid to become the commonwealth’s next governor. “Ralph Northam is...
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GOP congressman “disturbed” at Trump DOJ’s position on civil rights
Rep. Scott Taylor says discrimination against LGBTQ individuals is "on the wrong side of history"
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Federal employees union calls DOJ’s Title VII stance “anti-American”
AFGE voices strong opposition to the Trump administration's recent anti-LGBTQ actions
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Department of Justice: Civil Rights Act doesn’t protect LGBTQ people from discrimination
DOJ and EEOC take opposing views on whether LGBTQ discrimination is a form of sex discrimination
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Trans airman: Transgender ban is “doing this country an injustice”
Staff Sgt. Logan Ireland says "I would like to see them try to kick me out of my military"
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Outraged protesters call Trump’s trans military ban “bullshit” and “a betrayal”
Protesters stood outside the White House and vented their rage at a president who continues to target the LGBTQ community
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DC Lambda Squares can teach you the right square dancing moves to impress on the dancefloor
"It's just a chance to get away from everyday life and have a good time"
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Pine-Richland School District settles lawsuit over transgender bathroom policy
School board reverses policy limiting transgender students' access to facilities based on biological sex at birth
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Trump’s transgender military ban “ignorant” and “cowardly”
Critics say president's decision is motivated by political concerns
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Update: Pride Splash & Ride delayed to August 12 due to inclement weather
The annual Pride Splash & Ride lets queer D.C. take over Six Flags for a day of fun
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Health care bill protesters arrested during sit-ins at Republican Senate offices
At least 20 health care activists with pre-existing conditions were arrested during sit-ins at Republican senators’ offices on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, with the numbers...
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Senate paves way for confirmation of anti-LGBTQ judge to 6th Circuit
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted for cloture, or to end debate, on the nomination of a lawyer who has demonstrated deep-seated animus towards members...
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Anti-gay apple grower suing over exclusion from Michigan farmer’s market
Stephen Tennes claims he was banned from the market because of his religious beliefs opposing same-sex marriage
