News + Politics
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Catholic Health Care System Restricts Same-Sex Fertility Benefits
OSF HealthCare, a Catholic hospital system out of Illinois, has restricted the employee health plan benefits it offers to LGBTQ employees. The health care system...
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Oklahoma Gay Mayor Resigns, Citing Harassment, Threats
Oklahoma’s first-ever gay mayor has resigned from office due to repeated threats and harassment that have made him feel unsafe in his own town. Adam...
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Jeff’s Story: One Man’s Experience with Monkeypox
The 35-year-old Maryland resident caught monkeypox after a trip to Europe. He's sharing his story in hopes of raising awareness.
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Ricky Martin’s Nephew Withdraws Charges Against Singer
The nephew of singer Ricky Martin has withdrawn charges accusing the pop star of sexual abuse, stalking, and harassment. A Puerto Rican judge lifted a temporary...
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Russia’s Highest-Ranking Tennis Player Comes Out as Gay
Russia’s highest-ranking female tennis player has come out as gay while criticizing her country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its invasion of Ukraine. Daria Kasatkina, who is...
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Transgender Protections
A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked Biden administrative directives allowing transgender workers and students to use facilities and allowing student-athletes to compete on...
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Here Are the 47 Republicans Who Voted for Gay Marriage
Forty-seven Republicans voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill to codify the right of same-sex couples to marry into law. The bill, sponsored...
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Nintendo Will Honor Gay Partnerships Even When Japan Won’t
“We will continue working to create an environment where each of our many diverse employees can fully realize their talents,” Nintendo said.
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Congressional Bill Would Enshrine Marriage Equality in Law
A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers are backing a bill that would codify same-sex marriage into law. The “Respect for Marriage Act,” co-introduced by U.S....
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Casa Ruby Shuts Down Housing Programs As Workers Go Unpaid
Employees point finger at founder Ruby Corado, saying she exercised tight control over the organization's finances, with little oversight.
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Ted Cruz: Supreme Court ‘Cleary Wrong’ on Gay Marriage
Texas senator says the high court overstepped its authority by not allowing individual states to debate their own marriage laws.
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Mayor Bowser Offers Monkeypox Vaccine Update
City officials are encouraging at-risk populations, including LGBTQ people, to pre-register for monkeypox vaccines.
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Transgender Woman Sues Chick-fil-A Franchise over Termination
A transgender woman has filed a lawsuit against a Chick-fil-A franchise in Decatur, Georgia, claiming she was unlawfully fired from her job after complaining about...
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Russia to Expand Anti-LGBTQ “Propaganda” Law
The Russian government is seeking to expand an existing law prohibiting dissemination of information that can be deemed “gay propaganda,” meaning any information about homosexuality...
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Gay Porn Star Could Replace Catherine the Great Statue in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be forced to respond to a petition that calls for erecting a statue of a gay porn star to replace a...
