News + Politics
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Capital Pride issues statement in solidarity with communities of color
Organizers reaffirm support for Black Lives Matter and promise to fight against systemic racism and oppression
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Puerto Rico’s governor signs a new civil code eliminating LGBTQ protections
Critics claim Wanda Vazquez consulted with Christian lawyers, and not LGBTQ advocates, before approving changes
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LGBTQ bar owner fired on by police after giving water to protesters
Police defended use of "less-lethal" weapons to stop Ruby Deluxe staff from providing first aid to protesters
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Trump administration says foster care agencies should be allowed to discriminate against same-sex couples
Government argues that Philadelphia's decision to cut ties with Catholic Social Services was religious discrimination
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WATCH: The Kennedy Center dims its lights to memorialize George Floyd
"We take a stand for George Floyd and for so many others who have lost their lives as a result of racial violence and bigotry,"...
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Gay adult film star Billy Santoro removed from JustForFans after saying black protesters should be shot
Local gay adult film star Billy Santoro was removed from JustForFans after tweeting about shooting black protesters
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D.C. and Maryland LGBTQ candidates largely fall short in primary elections
Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Sims trails challenger in Democratic primary
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White mob attacks protesters in Philadelphia while yelling about “f****t energy”
The men carried baseball bats and demanded that Black Lives Matter protesters take their "f****t energy" and leave
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Keith Boykin says police have “too much power” after arrest while documenting protest
Police arrested the gay journalist and broadcaster while he documented a protest in New York City
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Activists mark International Sex Workers Day by reiterating call for decriminalization in DC
Advocates say sex workers face significant hurdles in their lives due to record of arrests
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Congressional leaders call for end to gay blood ban with behavior-based donor screenings
Advocates call for categorical bans or deferral periods for certain groups, like gay and bisexual men
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Munroe Bergdorf slams L’Oréal for Black Lives Matter support: ‘You threw me to the wolves for speaking about racism’
Trans model criticized the cosmetics company for supporting Black Lives Matter after it fired her for speaking out against white supremacy
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Federal judge says Idaho cannot ban transgender people from amending their birth certificates
Magistrate Judge Candy Dale says "serious and formidable questions" surround new law's constitutionality
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Jacksonville’s Republican mayor says he’ll sign gay rights law — if it passes
Republican mayor, now in second term, had previously avoided taking a position on nondiscrimination ordinance
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Biden recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month, while Trump hawks Pride-themed merchandise
LGBTQ advocates call out White House for officially recognizing "Global Coptic Day" but not Pride Month
