All posts by John Riley
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Federal court: Florida must list surviving same-sex spouses on death certificates
Same-sex spouses will no longer need a court order or to spend money out of pocket to amend partners' death certificates
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Human Rights Campaign testifies against Gorsuch nomination
LGBTQ groups have come out in strong opposition to the nomination of Neil Gorsuch as U.S. Supreme Court Justice, arguing that both his philosophy and judicial...
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Trump appoints anti-transgender think tank director to HHS post
LGBTQ advocates are outraged afterĀ President Donald Trump appointed Roger Severino, a former director from the right-wing think tank Heritage Foundation,Ā to be the director of the...
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Rick Perry claims Texas A&M gay student body president stole election
A Trump administration cabinet member has inserted himself into the middle of an ongoing dispute over a student election at Texas A&M University, publicly declaring...
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McAuliffe vetoes “religious freedom” bill targeting same-sex couples
On Thursday, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) vetoed a pair of bills that would grant religious exemptions for thoseĀ with religious objectionsĀ to same-sex marriage. The bill...
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Exclusive: Rep. Alan Lowenthal on why Congress must pass the Equality Act
Congressman Alan Lowenthal on one man's recent display of intolerance, and why Congress must pass the Equality Act
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Monday Night Skating is “a fun, funky good time” for LGBTQ skaters
DC Eagle hosts a fundraiser for the skate night's Pride parade entry this Friday, March 24
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Student alleges school’s pro-transgender locker room policy constitutes “sexual harassment”
A high school student in Pennsylvania and his parents are suing their local school district over its transgender-friendly policy, alleging that having to share facilities...
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FreeState Justice announces new leadership team
FreeState Justice, Maryland’s legal services firmĀ for LGBTQ residents, has announced the addition of two leaders to help head the organization. In a press release, FreeState...
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Former GOP senator to Trump: Don’t sign “religious liberty” executive order
A former Republican senator has taken to the op-ed page of The New York Times to plead with President Donald Trump not to sign a...
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Utah governor signs repeal of anti-gay sex education law
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) has signed a bill into law that amends Utah’s sex education curriculum so that it no longer singles out LGBTQ-identifying...
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Juror nondiscrimination bill reintroduced in U.S. Senate
A pair of U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation this session that would prevent discrimination against LGBTQ citizens when being selected for jury duty. Under current...
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New York lawmakers’ offices vandalized with “Obama faggot” graffiti
The building that houses the offices of a New York state senator and an assemblywoman who have been vocal opponents of President Trump was vandalized...
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Kentucky governor signs religious freedom of expression bill
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) has signed a bill into law that allows student organizations at public schools and colleges to potentially bar LGBTQ people...
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Apple launches red iPhone 7 to raise money for the Global Fund
Proceeds from sales of the new iPhone will connect HIV-positive people with needed medications
