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Subway Assailant Charged with Hate Crimes for Anti-Trans Attack
Ian Williams is accused of groping the 22-year-old victim and then beating her while yelling anti-gay slurs at her.
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School Board Renews Transgender Tennis Coach’s Contract
A Pennsylvania school board voted to renew a transgender tennis coach's contract amid conservative-led objections to retaining her.
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The Riley Roundup: Transgender Educational Warfare, Part 2
Virginia's Attorney General has some strong words for schools resisting the commonwealth's proposed "model policies."
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The Riley Roundup: Transgender Educational Warfare, Part 1
Transgender visibility and LGBTQ identity are increasingly in the spotlight as states and school districts adopt anti-transgender policies.
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Anti-Gay Slurs Spoil Guy Fieri Chili Cook-Off
A chili cook-off hosted by Guy Fieri at a California fair was marred by a man spewing anti-gay slurs at his competitors.
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Judge Refuses to Block Law Restricting Adult Transgender Care
A federal judge has declined to block rules imposing restrictions on the type of health care transgender adults can receive in Florida.
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Georgia Can Discipline Doctors Treating Trans Youth
A federal judge has allowed authorities in Georgia to penalize and punish doctors who prescribe gender-affirming treatments to youth.
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NYC Man Severely Beaten by 5 Suspects Shouting Anti-Gay Slurs
New York Police are asking for help identifying five men who allegedly attacked a man in Queens while yelling anti-gay slurs at their victim.
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Openly Gay NFL Player Carl Nassib Announces Retirement
Carl Nassib, who became the first out gay active player in the NFL, has announced his retirement from football after seven seasons.
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Maxine Waters Assails GOP Over HIV Program Cuts
Congresswoman Maxine Waters blasted Republicans for proposing cuts to domestic and global HIV prevention and treatment programs.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas from Enforcing Drag Ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas authorities from seeking to fine businesses hosting drag shows or jailing performers.
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The Riley Roundup: Anti-Gay Slurs Spoil California Chili Cook-Off
A chili cook-off was marred by a competitor spewing anti-gay slurs, while Californians may soon vote on 3 anti-trans ballot initiatives.
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The Riley Roundup: Canada Warns Against LGBTQ Travel to the U.S.
From a Canadian travel advisory to an Iowa LGBTQ group banned from a Labor Day Parade, here are headlines you should know about.
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Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Erasing Trans People from Law
Following the lead of other conservative states, the “Women’s Bill of Rights” defines gendered terms based on biological sex.
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Fabian Nelson Is Mississippi’s First LGBTQ Elected Official
Fabian Nelson is poised to become Mississippi's first out LGBTQ elected official after winning a primary runoff in a Democratic district.
