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Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Anti-Gay Threats of Violence
A Long Island man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for sending letters through the mail threatening to “kill, shoot, and bomb” prominent...
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Prime Timers Forges ‘Instant’ Friendships for D.C.’s Mature Gay Community
The D.C. chapter of Prime Timers, which recently turned 25, hosts more than 100 social events for older gay and bisexual men.
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Police Release Photos of Suspects in Shaw Anti-Gay Assault
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she's "extremely disturbed" by the incident, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Lindsey Graham Says Gay Marriage Should Be Decided by States
Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, echoed conservative talking points on marriage equality, arguing that the issue of whether same-sex couples can marry...
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Viktor Orbán Receives Standing Ovation for Anti-Gay Speech at CPAC
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received a standing ovation after giving a “culture war” speech that attacked liberal ideas and principles, including same-sex marriage and...
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HRC Foundation Sues Tennessee Over Anti-Transgender Restroom Law
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ organization, is suing a Tennessee school district and the Tennessee Department of...
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The CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis on Containing the Spread of Monkeypox
Demetre Daskalakis, the Deputy Coordinator of the White House monkeypox response, breaks down the CDC's strategy to control the outbreak.
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Gay Couple Attacked in Shaw, Called “Monkeypox F*****s”
Gay couple attacked and called 'Monkeypox F*****s' by assailants in Shaw in broad daylight.
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West Virginia Medicaid Must Cover Cost of Transgender Surgical Care
On Aug. 2, a federal judge ruled that West Virginia’s Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgical care for transgender patients. U.S. District Court Judge Robert...
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Nigeria Won’t Guarantee Amnesty for Victims of Gay Dating App Scam
On Sunday, July 31, six men were arrested in Nigeria’s central state of Nasarawa after being caught extorting thousands of dollars from closeted gay men...
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1 in 8 LGBTQ People Live Where They Can Be Denied Medical Care
A new analysis by a nonprofit think tank claims that 1 in 8 LGBTQ Americans currently live in states where medical professionals can legally deny...
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17-Year-Old Could Face Hate Crime Charge for Hitting Gay Teen
A 17-year-old in Utah could be charged with a hate crime after punching a gay teenager for hugging his boyfriend at the end of his...
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Romania Could Pass Russian-Style Anti-Gay “Propaganda” Law
Bill restricting minors’ access to LGBTQ information headed for parliamentary vote later this year.
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Massachusetts Passes Bill Protecting Abortion Rights and Trans Health Care
Last week, Massachusetts’ Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill protecting the right to obtain an abortion and receive gender-affirming care into law. Bay State...
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LGBTQ Groups Respond to Monkeypox Emergency
LGBTQ organizations have welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to declare the ongoing monkeypox outbreak a national health emergency. The hope is that the declaration will...
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