News + Politics
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West Virginia governor signs transgender athlete ban into law
Following through on an earlier promise, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a law banning trans athletes from competing in women's sports.
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GOP challenger to Sen. Murkowski endorsed “ex-gay” conversion therapy
Kelly Tshibaka blamed homosexuality on childhood abuse and endorsed Exodus International's "ex-gay" conversion therapy efforts.
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Alabama governor signs bill to remove anti-gay language from sex education curriculum
Alabama's governor has signed a bill to eliminate anti-LGBTQ lanauge from sex education standards being used in public schools.
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Joe Biden nominates Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian Iraq war veteran, as Under Secretary of the Air Force
President Joe Biden has nominated Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian Iraq war veteran, to be the next Under Secretary of the Air Force.
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South Carolina lawmakers reject third attempt to ban trans athletes from competition
For the third time this year, South Carolina lawmakers have rejected a measure to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
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President Biden urges passage of Equality Act, tells transgender Americans “your president has your back”
In a historic moment, President Joe Biden touted his support for the Equality Act and told trans Americans "your president has your back."
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Brooklyn woman fatally shoots her ex-girlfriend in the head, then confesses to police
A Brooklyn woman is facing murder charges after turning herself into police for shooting her ex-girlfriend in the back of the head.
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Two gay men set on fire in “brutal” homophobic attack
Latvia's president has condemned a homophobic attack in which two gay men were set on fire
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Even Caitlyn Jenner’s children don’t want her to be California’s governor
Caitlyn Jenner's sons are allegedly embarrassed by her campaign for governor of California and don't feel she's qualified
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SaVanna Wanzer has dedicated her life to trans education and representation
SaVanna Wanzer, the tireless founder of "May Is? All About Trans," empowers the transgender community -- one teaching moment at a time.
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Iceland gay couple marries in front of active volcano
The Reykjanes peninsula volcano made for an incredible backdrop to gay couple Sumarliði and Jón's wedding ceremony
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Tennessee CEO fired after harassing gay teen who wore dress to prom
Former VisuWell CEO Sam Johnson was shown following gay teen Dalton Stevens and calling him an "idiot" for his prom dress in a viral video
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Isiah Brown, a gay Black man from Virginia, in critical condition after being shot 10 times by a sheriff’s deputy
Isaiah Brown, a 32-year-old gay Black man, is in critical condition after being shot 10 times by a sheriff's deputy who assumed he was armed.
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Montana governor signs “religious freedom” bill that could allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a RFRA-style law into effect that critics say will "no doubt" lead to anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Newt Gingrich calls Pride flags on US embassies “deliberately anti-American”
"Thrice-married confessed adulterer" Newt Gingrich wasn't happy about the Biden administration reversing a Trump-era ban on Pride flags
