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Facebook removes video of congresswoman hanging up a Transgender Pride flag, declaring it “hate speech”
Social media giant Facebook is backpedaling after removing a video of a Democratic congresswoman hanging up a Transgender Pride flag outside her office, claiming that...
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Rand Paul attacks Rachel Levine over supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth
Senator repeats right-wing talking points objecting to hormonal and surgical interventions for trans youth
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SMYAL launches 6-year Extended Transitional Housing program for homeless LGBTQ youth
Extended program will be open to 12 residents requiring additional support and behavioral or mental health services
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Biden administration withdraws support from lawsuit challenging transgender athlete inclusion
Lawsuit seeks to overrule Connecticut's policy allowing trans athletes to compete in their gender identity
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Houston police charge man with murder for using Grindr to rob and strangle victim
Prosecutors claim Benjamin Davis robbed the victim and poured bleach on his body to eliminate physical evidence
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Here are the 30 candidates endorsed by the LGBTQ Victory Fund in 2021
The organization has endorsed Dawn Adams and Patrick Wojahn for re-election, and Mark Levine's bid for Virginia lieutenant governor.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Equality Act an “evil” attack on “God’s creation”
Conspiracy theorist Greene claimed the landmark LGBTQ rights legislation would "completely destroys women's rights"
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Black civil rights organization urges Instagram to suspend Azealia Banks over “transphobic tirade”
National Black Justice Coalition accuses rapper of using her public platform to "spread hate and transphobia"
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Percent of Americans identifying as LGBTQ rises to 5.6%, according to Gallup
Survey finds 1 in 6 members of Generation Z identify as LGBTQ, as do higher numbers of women, non-whites, and liberals
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Gay RV park and campground bans transgender men to “build a like-minded atmosphere”
Outcry over co-owner's Facebook posts prompts larger discussion about transgender inclusion in gender-specific spaces
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West Virginia bill would prohibit displays of sexuality in schools
Critics say bill is so broad that it could penalize teachers for teaching sex ed or for stopping anti-LGBTQ bullying
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Virginia school board asks Supreme Court to block transgender students from restrooms and other facilities
A Virginia school board is refusing to give up on its attempts to permanently block transgender students from restrooms and other facilities that don’t match...
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LGBTQ Victory Fund calls for Donna Nesselbush to be named Rhode Island lieutenant governor
Lt. Gov. Dan McKee will name his own replacement if Gov. Gina Raimondo is confirmed as Commerce Secretary
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COVID-19: Nonwhite LGBTQ people tested positive at double the rate of white straight people
New data from fall 2020 shows a stark difference in the impact of the pandemic on LGBTQ people and people of color
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Merrick Garland: “It is the job of the Justice Department to stop” anti-trans hate crimes
Biden's nominee for Attorney General commits to dedicating resources to stop anti-trans violence and discrimination
