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Lambda Legal testifies that black and brown LGBTQ people are more vulnerable to state-sponsored violence
Legal organization notes that negative interactions with the criminal justice system are often rooted in systemic anti-LGTBQ discrimination
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NYC Pride and SF Pride partner with Eventbrite for all-day celebration ‘We’re Still Here’
The all-day Pride celebration kicks off at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on June 12
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Jacksonville City Council approves LGBTQ protections in human rights ordinance
Jacksonville's mayor has previously promised to sign "fix" to 2017 ordinance into law
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Chicago Police investigating after officer called protester a ‘f****t’
Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatened to strip powers from officers using slurs or excessive force at anti-racism protests
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Athletes urge NCAA to move 2021 events from Idaho due to anti-trans law
Professional athletes, student-athletes, and civil rights groups say NCAA shouldn't reward Idaho for violating its own guidelines on inclusion
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Trump’s newest appointee called America a ‘homo-empire’ ruled by ‘tyrannical LGBT agenda’
USAID deputy liaison Merritt Corrigan has railed against liberal democracy, called the U.S. a "homo-empire," and said women belong in the home
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Indy Pride will no longer involve uniformed police officers in its Pride celebrations
LGBTQ organization signals desire to stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter in protesting police brutality
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Should a notable Republican senator be outed? Mike Signorile says yes
Should a notable Republican senator be outed? Mike Signorile says yes
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Kansas City mayor pardons man who filmed police officers’ alleged assault of transgender woman
Roderick Reed's video footage of Breona Hill's arrest led prosecutors to file excessive force charges against the two officers involved
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West Virginia voters elect first out transgender official to Wheeling City Council
Mental health professional ran on local issues like improving infrastructure and addressing scourges of poverty and drug addiction
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Biden campaign targets LGBTQ voters with ‘Out for Biden’ initiative
Biden campaign will emphasize voter registration and target LGBTQ voters in key battleground states
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Sex during COVID-19? Wear a mask and don’t kiss, study says
Sex during COVID-19? Wear a mask and don't kiss, study says
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Human Rights Campaign makes congressional endorsements ahead of November’s election
Most endorsees are challenging Republican incumbents who narrowly won their districts in 2018
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City of Tallahassee will delay releasing name of police officer who shot trans man Tony McDade
City's decision is meant to give police union more time to appeal a judge's ruling rejecting a motion to withhold the officer's name
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Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus endorses resolution condemning police brutality
Resolution calls for end to racial profiling and excessive force, and additional oversight to hold police accountable
