News + Politics
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Long Island man charged with shooting buildings, vandalizing cars of people he thought were Jewish or gay
A Long Island man faces hate crime charges for allegedly shooting into businesses and homes of people he thought were Jewish or gay.
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Two North Carolina men charged in hotel room slayings of two transgender women
Two North Carolina men have been arrested and charged with fatally shooting two transgender women in Charlotte-area hotel rooms.
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Gay dating app Manhunt hacked, exposing thousands of users’ data
Manhunt said it was hacked in February, but didn't alert users that their data had potentially been stolen
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Arizona Republicans approve bill requiring parental permission before teaching LGBTQ content
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey must decide whether to sign a bill requiring parental permission before broaching LGBTQ content in sex ed or history classes.
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Disney Parks employees can have “gender-inclusive hairstyles” in new inclusive dress code
Disney Parks announces plans to improve diversity and inclusion at Disney World, Disneyland, and others
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North Dakota lawmakers send transgender athlete ban to governor to sign into law
North Dakota lawmakers have passed a ban on transgender athletes and have sent it to Gov. Doug Burgum, hoping he'll sign it into law.
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Former Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed North Carolina’s anti-trans bathroom bill, running for Senate in 2022
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, who signed the state's anti-trans bathroom bill into law, is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
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President Biden nominates gay police chief to lead Customs and Border Protection
President Biden has nominated Chris Magnus, a gay police chief who has been politically outspoken, as head of Customs and Border Protection.
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West Virginia governor says he’ll sign transgender athlete ban into law
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has promised to sign a bill barring trans students from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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North Carolina Republicans want to force teachers to “out” trans students to their parents
North Carolina lawmakers are pushing several anti-trans health care bills, including one that would force teachers to "out" trans students.
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Arkansas lawmakers approve “sham” bill offering vague hate crime protections after passing anti-LGBTQ bills
Arkansas lawmakers are being accused of passing a "sham" hate crimes bill to thwart criticism of their support for other anti-LGBTQ measures.
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‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
The Bachelor star Colton Underwood said he is "the happiest and healthiest" he's ever been since accepting his sexuality
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Failed GOP candidate and QAnon supporter goes on lengthy tirade against trans daughter
Angela Stanton-King was suspended from Twitter after threatening to assault a transgender woman
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Family of bullied gay Alabama teen who died by suicide files wrongful death suit against school
The family of Nigel Shelby, a 14-year-old gay Black youth who committed suicide due to relentless bullying, is suing Huntsville City Schools.
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North Carolina wedding venue turns away gay couple, citing Christian beliefs
A wedding venue in North Carolina has refused to accommodate a gay couple, citing their Christian beliefs opposing same-sex marriage.
