Nation
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What’s the matter with Illinois?
The Land of Lincoln is at the forefront of LGBTQ rights, so why is there so much anti-LGBTQ sentiment emerging?
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Clergy members sign petition objecting to anti-gay pastor’s appointment to Michigan Civil Rights Commission
A group of clergy from Jackson, Mich., have signed a petition protesting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s decision to appoint Ira Combs, Jr., known best for...
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Congressional Transgender Equality Task Force demands meeting with Trump civil rights officials
Members of Congress decry Trump administration's "relentless assault" on transgender community
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Openly gay Marine announces run for house seat in Alabama
Neil Rafferty would become Alabama's first openly gay male lawmaker if he is elected
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Illinois city debates whether to allow “G-rated” Pride Parade
Social conservatives object to a parade, even though organizers say the content will be "G-rated"
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Federal judge rules Missouri transgender inmate is entitled to hormone therapy
A federal judge has ruled that a transgender inmate in Missouri prison who is serving a life sentence for murder must be allowed to receive...
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South Dakota lawmakers defeat pro-transgender bathroom policy bill
Bill would have required all schools to report their policies regarding which restrooms transgender students may access
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Education Department will ignore discrimination complaints from transgender students
Spokeswoman clarifies that transgender students are not entitled to access restrooms matching their gender identity
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Walgreens faces boycott over transgender-inclusive restroom policy
New policy, adopted this month, allows transgender people to use restrooms that match their gender identity
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Alabama sued for not allowing transgender people to change their gender on licenses
The American Civil Liberties Union and ALCU of Alabama have filed a lawsuit against the state for its policy of restricting access to driver’s licenses...
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Fox News Executive Editor: U.S. Winter Olympics team is too gay to win medals
John Moody slammed the diversity of the Olympics team in an article perceived as both homophobic and racist
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Lesbian appeals lawsuit against assisted living facility that allegedly ignored harassment against her
Marsha Wetzel was harassed and physically assaulted by other residents when they discovered she was a lesbian
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Mike Pence calls his extreme homophobia “fake news” in response to gay Olympian
Figure skater Adam Rippon had previously criticized the choice of anti-gay Pence to lead the U.S. Winter Olympics delegation
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15 states and D.C. file amicus brief opposing Trump’s military ban
Amici states argue that a ban on transgender service members is discriminatory and unconstitutional
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Leading psychiatrist: Anti-gay rhetoric from politicians can be linked to LGBTQ suicide
Professor Dinesh Bhugra said there is “a very clear link" between negative policies and actions and LGBTQ suicides
