News + Politics
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FBI Warns Terrorists May Target LGBTQ Pride Events
U.S. law enforcement agencies urge attendees of Pride events to be aware of surroundings and report any suspicious activity.
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Maryland Parents Not Allowed to Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ Assignments
Federal Appeals Court rules against religious parents in case against Montgomery County Public Schools over LGBTQ books and opt-out request.
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NFL Kicker Harrison Butker Rails Against Pride Month
In a commencement address, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker ranted against Pride Month, liberal Catholics, and women who work.
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A Monumental Milestone for Metro Weekly
Former managing editor and longtime columnist offers congratulations and gratitude to Metro Weekly at its three-decade mark.
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A Georgia County Spent Millions to Deny a Trans Deputy Health Care. It Failed.
A federal appeals court rebuffed a Georgia county's attempt to avoid providing insurance coverage to a transgender sheriff's deputy.
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Billy Porter to Appear at DC Black Pride’s Opening Reception
The opening reception, held at the Westin in Downtown D.C., will be headlined by comedienne and actor Paris Sashay.
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D.C. Celebrates Trans Pride at the MLK Library on May 18
The day-long event features a resource fair, educational workshops, free HIV testing, arts and crafts activities, and an afterparty.
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Trans People in Mississippi Can Be Prosecuted for Using “Wrong” Bathroom
A new law allows Mississippi to sue transgender people who use bathrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.
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Target Dumps its Pride Collection in Many Stores
The retail giant will only offer Pride-themed merchandise for adults at a limited number of stores to avoid conservative backlash.
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Anti-Gay Pastor Billy Graham Gets a Statue in the U.S. Capitol
The anti-LGBTQ televangelist's U.S. Capitol statue replaces that of a segregationist North Carolina governor.
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Male Couple Sues New York City Over Denial of IVF Benefits
The lawsuit claims city's definition of "infertility" is discriminatory and denies gay couples the chance to grow their families.
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‘Oh, Mary!’ and ‘Merrily’ Lead Gay Critics’ Theater Nominations
The theater branch of the national LGBTQ critics’ group GALECA announced its nominations for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, recognizing the best in Broadway...
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Judge Strikes Down Nassau County Executive’s Trans Sports Ban
A New York judge has struck down a county executive’s attempt to impose a ban prohibiting transgender athletes on female-designated sports teams from using county...
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Female Kindergarten Teacher Fired for Engagement to Woman
After a Washington state Catholic school fired the beloved teacher, parents rallied in fervent protest demanding her reinstatement.
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Surgery Requirement for Gender Transition Struck Down by Court
The Czech Constitutional Court struck down a legal requirement for transgender people to undergo gender confirmation surgery before having their identities legally recognized. Under the...
