Nation
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Three Texas men sentenced after using Grindr to target gay men for violent crimes
Victims were lured through Grindr to an empty apartment, where they were beaten, robbed, and sexually assaulted
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Georgia boy who had ‘gay’ shaved into head by family placed in protective custody
Atlanta police confirmed they had removed the boy, who was filmed being slapped and punched for "doing gay s**t"
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Uber Eats apologizes after being accused of outing trans drivers to customers
The company will no longer require transgender drivers to display their legal names, potentially outing them to customers
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President Biden names Jessica Stern as Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons
On Friday, ahead of remarks at the White House for Pride Month, President Joe Biden announced he will appoint Jessica Stern, the executive director of...
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President Biden says he’s “proud” of two LGBTQ athletes who came out
Earlier this week, President Joe Biden praised two professional athletes — Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Kumi Yokoyama, a...
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Iowa man charged with hate crime for leaving anti-LGBTQ notes on people’s doors
An Iowa man who allegedly left handwritten notes saying “burn that gay flag” on residents’ homes last Saturday has been arrested and charged with a...
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Alexandria and Arlington residents to celebrate Pride-themed events
Local venues in Alexandria and Arlington will play host to two events celebrating the LGBTQ community from June 26-27.
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South Carolina Republicans seeking to overturn city of Columbia’s ban on conversion therapy
South Carolina Senate Republicans have balked at an ordinance passed by the Columbia City Council earlier this month that bans the practice of conversion therapy...
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New York City could elect a record number of LGBTQ City Council members
New York City voters could elect up to nine new LGBTQ City Council members, a record number for the city's top legislative body.
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Stonewall Inn “pour out” protests Anheuser-Busch’s support of anti-LGBTQ politicians
The Stonewall Inn's "pour out" protests Anheuser-Busch's support of anti-LGBTQ politicians.
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Democratic senators introduce resolution apologizing for government discrimination against LGBTQ community
A new U.S. Senate resolution apologizes for decades of discrimination against LGBTQ military personnel and federal civilian employees.
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Congressional Republicans block bill expanding credit access for LGBTQ business owners
Congressional Republicans blocked passage of a bill aimed at ensuring LGBTQ-owned businesses have equal access to lending opportunities.
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White House installs rainbow lights, LGBTQ exhibit for Pride Month
The White House's Pride Month exhibit highlights artefacts from LGBTQ history, including the Stonewall Riots and AIDS epidemic
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Love, Victor star Michael Cimino has received death threats for playing gay character
Michael Cimino, who is straight, said he received homophobic comments and death threats for playing Love, Victor's gay lead
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Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes first openly gay active NFL player
Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, came out in an Instagram video, making him the first openly gay active NFL player.
