Nation
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Male Couple Sues New York City Over Denial of IVF Benefits
The lawsuit claims city's definition of "infertility" is discriminatory and denies gay couples the chance to grow their families.
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‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘Merrily’ Lead Gay Critics’ Theater Nominations
The theater branch of the national LGBTQ critics’ group GALECA announced its nominations for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, recognizing the best in Broadway...
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Judge Strikes Down Nassau County Executive’s Trans Sports Ban
A New York judge has struck down a county executive’s attempt to impose a ban prohibiting transgender athletes on female-designated sports teams from using county...
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Female Kindergarten Teacher Fired for Engagement to Woman
After a Washington state Catholic school fired the beloved teacher, parents rallied in fervent protest demanding her reinstatement.
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Utah’s Restroom “Snitch Line” Overwhelmed by Hoax Reports
A tip line to report instances of people using restrooms that don't match their assigned sex at birth has been flooded with false reports.
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Man Convicted for Assaulting Hook Up on Grindr
Ronald Silveria, of California, was convicted on multiple charges for tying up his naked victim, beating him, and demanding banking passwords.
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Boy Scouts to Drop the “Boy” in a Major, Inclusive Rebrand
The Boy Scouts of America rebranding effort follows policy changes that opened up scouting to LGBTQ individuals.
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Community Flocks to Bakery Threatened with Boycott Over Its Pride Flag
The New Jersey bakery received overwhelming support after being threatened with a boycott for displaying a Pride flag.
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U.S. Census to Test LGBTQ Identity Questions
Public comments on proposed questions about sexual orientation and gender identity are being accepted through May 30.
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Las Vegas Man Accused of Shooting at Neighbor for Being Gay
A Las Vegas man allegedly shot at his neighbors for being gay. Larry Walraven, 75, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with a...
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Trans Community Center Vandalized for Fifth Time
The building's pipes were completely removed from the ground in latest incident, causing flooding and racking up thousands in repair costs.
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Aetna Agrees to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples
The insurance giant will ensure fertility treatments are covered equally for all members, both same-sex and straight.
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Kenya Hutton Named Interim CEO of Center for Black Equity
The current CEO and President Earl Fowlkes will retire in August, but plans to serve in an advisory role to his successor.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Defies Biden’s Transgender Protections
Gov. Sanders issued an anti-trans executive order demanding schools Arkansas ignore federal guidance on Title IX.
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Memphis Restaurant to Pay $60,000 to Settle Gay Harassment Suit
Amerigo Italian Restaurant agreed to pay $60,000 and revise company policies to settle a gay employee's harassment lawsuit.
