News + Politics
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SMYAL celebrates 35 years of serving LGBTQ youth at annual fall brunch
Event will celebrate successful programs, and honor the work of LGBTQ immigration lawyer Ava Benach
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Arizona art teacher fired for allegedly discriminating against transgender student
Teacher is accused of failing a trans student, lowering an atheist student's grade, and proselytizing to her class
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Federal judge overturns transgender protections in Affordable Care Act
Judge Reed O'Connor claims protections violate the religious freedom of Christian medical providers
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UN Free and Equal campaign partners with GLAAD for Spirit Day
The United Nations has partnered with GLAAD to call for more action against anti-LGBTQ bullying. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human...
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Spirit Day: 2020 Democrats tell LGBTQ youth “it does get better” and they’re “not alone”
Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, and other presidential candidates shared messages of support for Spirit Day
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Impulse Group DC offers an entertaining twist on sexual health education
Nonprofit uses an "entertainment-based" approach to educate on HIV and AIDS, mental health, and substance use
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Georgia superintendent under pressure to issue decision on transgender restrooms
A Georgia school superintendent finds himself under pressure from dueling sides as he prepares to make a decision about whether to allow transgender students to...
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Mormon Church opposes conversion therapy ban in Utah
Church claims rule infringes on parental rights and doesn't make enough accommodations for religious beliefs
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LGBTQ issues absent from presidential debate, while Democrats take shots at Elizabeth Warren
Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar deliver strong performances while appealing to moderate Democratic voters
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Pat McCrory accuses NBA of hypocrisy on China’s human rights record
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) is blasting the NBA and accusing the professional basketball league as “hypocritical” for how it’s dealing with China...
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Pennsylvania school criticized for banning LGBTQ club but allowing pro-life cupcakes
Pennsylvania school criticized for banning LGBTQ club but allowing pro-life cupcakes
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New Orleans principal refuses free Chick-fil-A to support LGBTQ staff and students
He said the fast food chain's anti-LGBTQ values don't reflect those of the school
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Lesbian officer settles discrimination lawsuit against Michigan Department of Corrections
Ashley Menchaca claims she was harassed and discriminated against because of her sexual orientation
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Buttigieg and Warren not interested in revoking anti-gay churches’ tax-exempt status
Candidates respond to remarks, since amended, by Beto O'Rourke calling for no tax breaks for opponents of same-sex marriage
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Trans man’s jaw broken after brutal attack in Philadelphia 7-Eleven
Trans man's jaw broken after brutal attack in Philadelphia 7-Eleven
