News + Politics
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West Virginia Republican who resigned over anti-gay comments has been re-elected
A West Virginia Republican lawmaker who resigned in the middle of his re-election campaign after receiving backlash for discriminatory remarks and disparaging comments he made...
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Lesbian couple settles lawsuit with senior living community that rejected them
Couple's lawsuit was initially dismissed on the grounds that LGBTQ people aren't protected by the Fair Housing Act
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Trump immigration rule would prevent most LGBTQ and HIV+ refugees from seeking asylum
Critics say rule's stricter standards would result in more LGBTQ asylum seekers being turned away
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French politician comes out as gay, promises to visit “LGBT-free” zones in Poland
Minister for European Affairs Clément Beaune says he has a "responsibility" to "spread tolerance"
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The Neighborhood’s “Sweater Weather” becomes bisexual anthem on TikTok
Users are sharing videos featuring the 2012 song to come out publicly as bisexual
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Gucci releases non-binary gift guide featuring new MX collection
Historic first for fashion brand has been called 'empty capitalist gesture'
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Lesbian firefighter claims she was sexually harassed, “groped” daily, and fired after complaining
Kira Castellon claims she was subjected to a hostile work environment, but superiors did nothing to remedy the problem
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Ohio family claims someone stole their Pride flag and burned it
Father of the family says he hopes the incident sparks a larger discussion about LGBTQ tolerance
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Conservatives are fuming about Ritz’s pro-LGBTQ ad
American Family Association is demanding Ritz withdraw an ad that celebrates different families.
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DC Mayor opens applications for $35 million Restaurant Bridge Fund
Grants from fund are targeted for restaurants, taverns, and eateries experiencing financial stress due to COVID-19
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Historic number of LGBTQ candidates elected in 2020
334 of 782 out LGBTQ candidates were elected to public office, with 57% of Victory Fund endorsees winning their races
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President-elect Biden considering Pete Buttigieg as next U.S. Ambassador to China
Buttigieg is still under consideration for some domestic posts, but has indicated he prefers gaining foreign policy experience
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 cast revealed, includes first trans male contestant
The latest season was filmed "safely and fiercely" during the pandemic, RuPaul said
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Trump administration allows contractors to discriminate against LGBTQ employees
New rule expands which types of contractors may be eligible to discriminate based on religion
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Gay adult performer Billy Santoro admits he faked a suicide attempt after backlash for racist posts
Former D.C. bartender Santoro was condemned after calling for Black protesters to be shot.
