News + Politics
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Boy Scouts to Drop the “Boy” in a Major, Inclusive Rebrand
The Boy Scouts of America rebranding effort follows policy changes that opened up scouting to LGBTQ individuals.
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Russian Student Sent to Prison for Displaying LGBTQ Symbols
Danila Morozov was sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing LGBTQ symbols and criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on social media.
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Community Flocks to Bakery Threatened with Boycott Over Its Pride Flag
The New Jersey bakery received overwhelming support after being threatened with a boycott for displaying a Pride flag.
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U.S. Census to Test LGBTQ Identity Questions
Public comments on proposed questions about sexual orientation and gender identity are being accepted through May 30.
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Las Vegas Man Accused of Shooting at Neighbor for Being Gay
A Las Vegas man allegedly shot at his neighbors for being gay. Larry Walraven, 75, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with a...
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Trans Community Center Vandalized for Fifth Time
The building's pipes were completely removed from the ground in latest incident, causing flooding and racking up thousands in repair costs.
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Aetna Agrees to Cover Fertility Treatments for Same-Sex Couples
The insurance giant will ensure fertility treatments are covered equally for all members, both same-sex and straight.
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Kenya Hutton Named Interim CEO of Center for Black Equity
The current CEO and President Earl Fowlkes will retire in August, but plans to serve in an advisory role to his successor.
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Billy Porter, Keke Palmer, Ava Max to Headline Capital Pride
Exposé and Sapphira Cristál will also be featured at the June 9, concert, and Palmer and Porter will serve as the Parade's Grand Marshals.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Defies Biden’s Transgender Protections
Gov. Sanders issued an anti-trans executive order demanding schools Arkansas ignore federal guidance on Title IX.
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Memphis Restaurant to Pay $60,000 to Settle Gay Harassment Suit
Amerigo Italian Restaurant agreed to pay $60,000 and revise company policies to settle a gay employee's harassment lawsuit.
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Trans Woman Murdered While Sleeping Outside Miami City Ballet
53-year-old Gregory Fitzgerald Gilbert allegedly beat Andrea Doria Dos Passos to death with a pipe while she slept.
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Judge Rules Kim Davis Must Pay $360,000 to Gay Couple
The former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses must pay damages and attorneys' fees to one couple.
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Man to Serve 4 Days in Jail for Assaulting Gay Fashion Designer
Jesus Zepeda received a suspended 5-year sentence for his attack on designer Pol' Atteu, who fought to have it recognized as a hate crime.
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Xavier Pinckney Sentenced for Obstructing Dime Doe Murder Case
Pinckney pled guilty to providing false statements to investigators about Doe's murder and her assailant, Daqua Ritter.
