News + Politics
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American Psychological Association opposes gender identity change efforts
Resolution declares that failure to conform to traditional notions of gender is not a mental disorder
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Federal judge rules beauty pageant can bar trans women from competing
A conservative judge determined the beauty pageant was within its rights to bar transgender women from participating
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Alabama House passes bill to eliminate requirement that sex ed courses condemn homosexuality
Bill also amends law to bring it in line with current scientific understandings and terminology.
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Biden appoints former Victory Institute staffer as White House Senior Advisor on LGBTQ Issues
Focusing his efforts on inclusion, Greer will serve as the White House's point-person on LGBTQ issues.
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Biden administration considering gender neutral “X” markers on federal documents
ACLU has reportedly been discussing updating federal policy with the administration
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Married lesbian minister will challenge Rep. Madison Cawthorn in 2022
Buncombe County Commissioner Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara announces her entry into the 11th Congressional District race
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Chesapeake and Potomac Softball League seeks to promote and increase diversity
Local softball league launches Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Committee to improve recruitment and outreach efforts.
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Missouri gay couple claim they were attacked outside a casino for being gay
Victim claims he and his boyfriend were victims of a hate crime after being attacked in a parking garage.
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Towleroad founder Andy Towle retires after 18 years
Towle said he had watched "public opinion and acceptance of LGBTQ people shift in vast ways" during his 18 years with the site
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Conservatives turn on gay Trump supporter Richard Grenell after pro-trans tweet
Grenell tried to suggest that conservatives support transgender people. It didn't go well.
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Nation’s largest evangelical adoption agency will allow same-sex parents
Bethany Christian Services' decision reflects polling showing Christians are more flexible about placing children in same-sex homes.
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Andrew Cuomo dropped from LGBTQ gala following sexual harassment allegations
Governor had been slated to receive the LGBT Bar of New York's "Community Vision Award."
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Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus introduces bill to stop criminalizing people with HIV
Bill would provide incentives to states to repeal laws that impose criminal penalties for alleged HIV exposure.
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U.S. House Democrats introduce bill ensuring religious freedom laws can’t be used to discriminate
Bill seeks to clarify that 'religious freedom' does not justify denial of services to LGBTQ people and others
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Ted Cruz jokes about gay men French-kissing, trans women in CPAC speech
Texas senator drops anti-LGBTQ jokes amid rants about political correctness, masking, and complaining about the Left
