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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...
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D.C. Attorney General’s Office signs onto brief backing Gavin Grimm
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has joined 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on supporting...
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Chelsea Manning released from prison following commuted sentence
Earlier this week, transgender Army Private Chelsea Manning was released from the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, following former President Barack Obama’s decision to...
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Joe Biden to headline DNC’s LGBT Gala in New York next month
Former Vice President Joe Biden will receive an award honoring his advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ community at the Democratic National Committee’s annual LGBT gala...
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Bill prohibiting credit discrimination introduced in Congress
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) have introduced a bill in Congress to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people in lending and...
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Texas Lt. Governor threatens to force special session if House doesn’t pass “bathroom bill”
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is threatening to force the Texas legislature to convene for a special summer session if House Speaker Joe Straus doesn’t...
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Gay pride T-shirt case appealed to Kentucky Supreme Court
The Lexington Fayette Urban Human Rights Commission has decided to appeal a Kentucky appellate court’s finding that a T-shirt printing business that refused to print shirts...
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Nevada becomes 8th state to ban conversion therapy
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill prohibiting mental health professionals from subjecting children under 18 to conversion therapy. The bill, sponsored by Sen....
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Mississippi man sentenced to 49 years in prison for murdering transgender girlfriend
A Mississippi man who is a member of the Latin Kings gang has been sentenced to 49 years in prison for killing his former girlfriend because she...
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North Carolina governor promises to sign pro-LGBTQ executive order
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has plans to sign an executive order that he claims will provide additional protections for the LGBTQ community. Speaking at...
