Nation
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Gay man who protests homophobia in New York attacked with his own sign
A gay man who dances and peacefully protests against hate, crime, homophobia, and racism on the streets of New York City says he was attacked...
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Pete Buttigieg releases comprehensive plan to promote LGBTQ equality
On Thursday, three 2020 Democratic presidential contenders — Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris — released official plans for how their administrations will promote...
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California governor signs bill expanding access to HIV prevention medication
Earlier this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law that expands access to HIV prevention medications in an effort to reduce the number...
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Anti-gay subway attacker pleads guilty to hate crime for fracturing woman’s spine
A man who hurled homophobic insults at and physically attacked a woman on the New York subway after seeing her kiss a female friend on...
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Federal judge overturns Tampa’s ban on conversion therapy
Last week, a federal judge struck down Tampa’s ban on conversion therapy, ruling that the law, which was passed by the City Council in 2017,...
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Supreme Court hears arguments in LGBTQ discrimination cases
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a pair of cases that could have historic implications for the civil rights of the LGBTQ...
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Federal judge says Catholic adoption agency has interest in turning away gay couples
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Catholic adoption agency can refuse to place children with same-sex couples due to its religious beliefs,...
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Federal judge upholds right of Southern Poverty Law Center to refer to anti-gay group as “hate group”
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Florida-based anti-LGBTQ ministry against the Southern Poverty Law Center for designating it as a “hate...
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Two House members introduce resolution condemning Ben Carson’s anti-transgender comments
A pair of Democratic House members have introduced a resolution condemning Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson for recent remarks he made disparaging transgender...
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Transgender sheriff’s deputy sues Georgia county over health insurance exclusion
A transgender Georgia sheriff’s deputy for Houston County has filed a lawsuit against the county for an insurance exclusion that denies coverage for transgender-related health...
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Iowa city ignores Trump administration’s demand to remove rainbow crosswalks
City of Ames opted to maintain its inclusive crosswalks, arguing that the FHWA had failed to justify its request
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Trans woman beaten and dragged behind minivan in brutal attack
Police called the attack "horrendous" and said the woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries
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Trump administration supports Catholic schools firing gay teachers
DOJ argues that Archdiocese of Indianapolis was entitled to force a school to fire a gay teacher
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Tennessee teen dies by suicide after being outed by classmates
Channing Smith took his own life after texts outing him as LGBTQ were posted to social media
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Transgender rights, opposition to Trump take center stage at HRC National Dinner
Guest speakers emphasize intersectionality, empathy, and respect for humanity as key to progress
