News + Politics
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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...
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Will Nonbinary Singer Bambie Thug Win Eurovision?
Nonbinary Irish musician Bambie Thug wore an outfit bearing the colors of the transgender flag in the Eurovision semi-finals in Malmö, Sweden on May 7....
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Utah’s Restroom “Snitch Line” Overwhelmed by Hoax Reports
A tip line to report instances of people using restrooms that don't match their assigned sex at birth has been flooded with false reports.
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Man Convicted for Assaulting Hook Up on Grindr
Ronald Silveria, of California, was convicted on multiple charges for tying up his naked victim, beating him, and demanding banking passwords.
