News + Politics
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Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi to Speak at HRC National Dinner
'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph and Amazon's 'A League of Their Own' will be honored with awards at Saturday night's dinner.
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Thousands Rally in Prague to Honor Slain Gay Bar Patrons
On Wednesday, thousands of people rallied in Prague in honor of two Slovak gay men who were shot dead outside a gay bar in Bratislava,...
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4 Men Take Plea Deal to Avoid Jail in Miami Beach Anti-Gay Attack
Four men accused of attacking a gay couple outside a public restroom following the 2018 Miami Beach Pride Parade have accepted a plea deal in...
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Whitman-Walker Health Declares “Walk to End HIV” a Success
Whitman-Walker Health, the federally-qualified health center that specializes in HIV-related and LGBTQ-competent care, has declared its “Walk to End HIV” a success after exceeding its...
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Michigan Bill Would Jail Parents For Allowing Trans Children to Transition
A bill introduced earlier this month in Michigan could potentially sentence parents of transgender children to life in prison if they allow their child to...
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Judge Dismisses Second Challenge to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A federal judge has dismissed a second lawsuit challenging Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” law, also dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law for its restrictions...
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Trade Makes Esquire’s List of ‘Best Gay Bars in America’
The men's magazine selected 32 nightspots from various cities across the country and Trade was the sole bar from Washington, D.C. to make the list.
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School District Forfeits All Volleyball Matches Against Team with Trans Player
A North Carolina school district voted last month to forfeit all girls volleyball games against a rival school after a transgender player on the rival...
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Brittney Griner Loses Appeal, Likely to Be Transferred to Penal Colony
A Russian court rejected American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal of a conviction on what most human rights watchdogs say are trumped-up charges of “drug...
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Idaho May Ban Public Drag Shows
Bill would prohibit drag performances in public venues, with proponents claiming a ban is necessary to protect children.
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Majority of Americans Support Banning Medical Treatments for Trans Youth
A majority of Americans say they believe transgender-identifying youth should be forced to wait until adulthood before being legally allowed to to use puberty blockers...
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Josh Cavallo Expresses Concerns about World Cup in Qatar
Josh Cavallo, a soccer player for Adelaide United who came out as gay about a year ago, recently expressed concerns over the anti-LGBTQ laws in Qatar,...
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Singapore Bans LGBTQ Movie “#LookAtMe”
Government authorities in Singapore have banned a film addressing how LGBTQ people and their families may face punishment for being critical of religious figures or...
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17th Street High Heel Race Kicks Off on Tuesday, October 25
“The 17th Street High Heel Race is a celebration of our LGBTQIA+ diversity,” says Japer Bowles, the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs....
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Las Vegas Man Arrested for Threatening to “Shoot Up” LGBTQ Event
A Las Vegas man was arrested and charged with falsely communicating an act of terrorism for allegedly threatening to shot up an LGBTQ community event....
