News + Politics
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Oklahoma House committee approves bill banning conversion therapy
Proponents hail bill as an important step in protecting LGBTQ youth from committing suicide
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WATCH: CNN hosts shut down right-wing homophobe over Buttigieg “masculinity” claims
"It seems to me you’re justifying bigotry," Jim Sciutto said
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Rush Limbaugh: Americans won’t vote for Pete Buttigieg because he ‘loves to kiss his husband’
Limbaugh claimed Buttigieg would look bad next to "Mr. Man" Donald Trump
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Iowa Republicans want to prevent teachers from discussing Pete Buttigieg’s sexuality without parental consent
The bill would trigger notifications for any coverage of sexuality or gender identity, covering grades K-12
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Allegheny County Council unexpectedly bans conversion therapy
In an unexpected move, the Allegheny County Council passed a measure barring licensed mental health providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender...
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Federal court dismisses lawsuit from evanglical professor disciplined for misgendering trans student
Judge finds Nicholas Meriwether failed to show he was discriminated against or had his free speech rights violated
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Unsung Heroes/Sheroes Awards Dinner honors DC’s transgender advocates and allies
The dinner also raises funds for Empowering the Transgender Community's burial fund
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California Democrat introduces bill to end insurance discrimination against people with HIV
A California state senator has introduced legislation to stop insurance companies from denying life and disability income insurance based solely on HIV status. On Tuesday,...
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Three female athletes sue Connecticut over transgender women competing in sports
Lawsuit claims Connecticut's policy violates Title IX by disadvantaging biological females in sports
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Texas sues California over law banning official travel to anti-LGBTQ states
Ken Paxton says the travel ban is a form of "economic sanctions" against Texas, and should be overturned
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Sanders wins New Hampshire, Buttigieg continues to lead in overall delegates
Buttigieg is the first openly gay candidate to lead the Democratic nominees for president -- and sustain that lead
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Jussie Smollett indicted by special prosecutor in Chicago
Special prosecutor Dan Webb clams there's no evidence to suggest past charges against Smollett should have been dropped
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Switzerland approves law banning anti-gay discrimination
Referendum passed with 63% despite opposition from the country's most popular political party
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Idaho man who beat Oregon transgender woman for using the restroom sentenced to 6 years in prison
Victim says she hopes to use her experience to "make the world safer for transgender people"
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Gay Salvadoran asylum seeker sues Trump administration for deporting him to Guatemala
Lawsuit challenges "safe third country" policy that puts asylum seekers into similar circumstances that caused them to flee
