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North Carolina man working out plea deal over Key West hate crime
The man accused of driving his rented scooter into the back of a bicyclist while yelling anti-gay epithets and telling him, “You’re in Trump country now!” is working...
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Illinois lawmakers pushing slate of 3 pro-LGBTQ bills
Lawmakers in the Illinois House and Senate are weighing two pro-LGBTQ measures, and have sent a third to the desk of Gov. Bruce Rauner to...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mulling special legislative session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said he plans to announce later this week whether he will call a special legislative session that would keep lawmakers...
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Bill targeting transgender student-athletes dies in Texas House
A bill that could have blocked transgender athletes from competing in interscholastic sports died unceremoniously in the Texas House on Friday. The bill, which was...
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Analysis: “Bathroom bill” gave Texas $225 milllion in “unwanted” news coverage
An analysis by a pro-LGBTQ business coalition finds that Texas lawmakers’ push for a bill restricting transgender access to restrooms has generated almost $225 million...
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Brooklyn man beats woman unconscious during anti-gay subway attack
Brooklyn man beats gay woman on subway.
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Full 2nd Circuit agrees to hear gay skydiver’s employment discrimination lawsuit
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed that the full court will review the case of a New York skydiving instructor who claims...
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Betsy DeVos: States should decide if schools taking taxpayer money can discriminate
Betsy DeVos artfully dodged questions from members of Congress about whether schools that receive taxpayer money in the form of vouchers should be allowed to discriminate...
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NBA awards 2019 All-Star Game to Charlotte in spite of anti-transgender law
Following the in-name-only repeal of its controversial HB 2 law, North Carolina will host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. The weekend’s festivities will be played...
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U.S. House introduces resolution condemning anti-gay persecution in Chechnya
A bipartisan group of House members have introduced a resolution condemning reports of anti-gay violence and persecution in the Russian Republic of Chechnya. The resolution,...
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Charlotte transgender woman dies of injuries stemming from November attack
A transgender woman in Charlotte, N.C., who was severely assaulted and left for dead next to a dumpster has died from complications arising from that...
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Texas Senate plans to reject “compromise” bathroom amendment
Republicans will push for greater restrictions on transgender people in Texas
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New Oregon law makes it easier to change transgender birth certificates
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) has signed a bill into law that allows transgender individuals to amend their name and gender marker on their birth...
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Texas lawmakers pass adoption bill and anti-gay bathroom amendment
Texas lawmakers have passed two measures that will allow discrimination against LGBTQ people: a “conscience clause” bill relating to adoption, and an amendment that restricts transgender...
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Kentucky lesbian sues employer for sexual orientation discrimination
A Kentucky woman is suing her former employer for discriminating against her and eventually firing her after 15 years on the job because of her...
