News + Politics
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Gus Kenworthy struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts prior to coming out
Kenworthy said coming out in 2015 was the "best thing" he could have done for his mental health
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Lesbian running for sheriff in Ohio touts sexual orientation in ad to show she’s a fighter
Charmaine McGuffey says her record proves she won't be deterred by obstacles or personal attacks against her
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Support for marriage equality reaches an all-time high
Majorities of most religious groups, as well as political ideologies, now support same-sex nuptials
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GLAA upgrades candidate ratings on its election questionnaire
Candidates claim they never received questionnaire, or returned it, but were never credited with a rating
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LGBTQ Victory Fund condemns “homophobic dog whistle” attack on Congressman Chris Pappas
Republican Mike Mowers has accused New Hampshire Democrat of allowing his relationship with a lobbyist to influence his votes
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New York state senator hosts “Give for a Gay” blood drive
Sen. Brad Hoylman was previously turned away from donating blood because he is a married gay man
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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
