News + Politics
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Metro Weekly Magazine: 2020, October 22 — The Equilibrium of Cheyenne Jackson
We celebrate the career of Cheyenne Jackson, whip up a Bloody Velvet Cake, and let the D.C. Ward 2 candidates have their say.
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The Race for DC’s Ward 2: Bolton, Downs, Fernández and Pinto address LGBTQ issues
In a special Metro Weekly forum, Ward 2 Council candidates make their pitch to LGBTQ voters
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Indiana trans woman killed while walking home on National Coming Out Day
Sara Blackwood is the 33rd known trans person to be violently killed in the U.S. so far this year
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NRCC runs second anti-LGBTQ ad attacking Texas Democrat over transgender surgery
The National Republican Campaign Committee has doubled down on its attacks against the Democrat in a Texas congressional race, accusing her of supporting base closures...
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New Hampshire college rescinds trans-inclusive athletic policy after federal complaint
Franklin Pierce University removed its trans student athlete policy after the Department of Education said it violated Title IX
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LGBTQ teen ‘overwhelmed’ with positive messages after being kicked out of church group
Nebraska teen Gabriel was told he couldn't participate in a music group because he was wearing Pride clothing
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Amy Coney Barrett served as trustee for three private schools with LGBTQ-hostile policies
Former students claim Trinity Schools' policies discriminate against children of same-sex couples and LGBTQ people
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Transgender male employee sues Sweetgreen for sexual harassment and discrimination
Lawsuit claims supervisors refused to recognize his gender identity or stop a fellow employee from claiming him as "her property"
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Anchorage appoints first female and openly gay mayor
Austin Quinn-Davidson will serve as interim mayor of Anchorage following the resignation of Mayor Ethan Berkowitz
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Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
Pontiff's comments mark a revolutionary departure from church doctrine on the issue of same-sex relationships
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State Department aides balked at Mike Pompeo’s plan to address anti-LGBTQ group
Aides took issue with Pompeo's participation in event after learning the group supports conversion therapy
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Lara Trump tells gay Republicans that ‘dead cats’ are voting for Biden
Trump repeated a discredited claim about voter fraud at a "Trump Pride" event
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One Million Moms demands Oreo boycott over ‘homosexual agenda’ rainbow cookies
The limited edition Oreo Rainbow cookies are part of a new campaign with PFLAG to showcase allyship for LGBTQ people
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Pete Buttigieg is worried about his marriage if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to Supreme Court
Buttigieg said his marriage to husband Chasten "might depend" on the Supreme Court should Barrett be confirmed
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Algerian authorities convict 44 people for attending gay wedding
Attendees were charged with public indecency and violating COVID-19 quarantine following police raid
