News + Politics
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Utah Republican wants to block birth certificates from being changed to reflect gender identity
A Utah Republican would like to prohibit transgender individuals from changing the gender marker on their birth certificates.
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President Biden nominates two LGBTQ people to top economic posts
Christy Goldsmith Romero and Jed Kolko will join a number of out officials in the Biden administration, if confirmed by the Senate.
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California could become first state to outlaw “stealthing,” or removing a condom during sex
If signed into law, a recently passed bill would classify stealthing as sexual battery under California's civil code
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Stafford County supervisors pass resolution condemning critical race theory and “required” pronouns in schools
Stafford County Board of Supervisors will defund schools with critical race theory and mandatory pronoun usage in classrooms.
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Capital Pride Alliance bidding to host WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C.
The Capital Pride Alliance will be submitting a bid to host WorldPride 2025 at InterPride's general meeting later this fall.
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LGBTQ youths are less likely to play sports due to fear of bullying or harassment
A research brief from The Trevor Project finds that LGBTQ youths are less likely to play sports due to fear of being bullied or harassed.
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Mary Trump brands Donald Trump a “f***ing loser” after he sues her
Donald Trump is seeking $100 million from Mary Trump and the New York Times for publishing his tax records
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Capital Pride to host first annual Colorful Fest on third weekend in October
The Capital Pride Alliance will host the inaugural Colorful Fest, presented by Xfinity and Nissan, on Sunday, October 17. Organizers are hoping the event, which...
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Colorado’s Jared Polis becomes first sitting governor to have same-sex wedding
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and partner Marlon Reis married in a small ceremony on the 18th anniversary of their first date
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Catholic school reinstates lesbian lacrosse coach who had her job offer yanked for being married to a woman
A Chicago-area Catholic school has reversed its decision to rescind a job offer to a female lacrosse coach who is married to another woman.
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Gay Chicago firefighter alleges supervisor used anti-gay slurs, undressed in front of him, and propositioned him for sex
A court refused to dismiss a gay Chicago Fire Department employee's lawsuit alleging he was discriminated against and sexually harassed.
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Buckingham Palace might have been site of a gay brothel in the 1600s
The United Kingdom's monarch sleeps in an area once known for gay brothels and sex workers, LGBTQ historian claims
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Florida school investigating after students yell anti-gay slurs, stomp on Pride flag
Bartram Trail High School has pledged to investigate after parents branded the anti-gay actions "shocking," "scary," and "terrifying"
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Biden administration: LGBTQ military veterans discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to receive full benefits
Ten years after the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the VA will allow discharged LGBTQ military veterans to recoup the benefits they lost.
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New Jersey grand jury indicts teen for attempting to kill a learning disabled man he thought was gay
New Jersey grand jury indicts teen for attempting to kill a learning disabled man he thought was gay.
