News + Politics
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Federal judge says Catholic adoption agency has interest in turning away gay couples
A federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Catholic adoption agency can refuse to place children with same-sex couples due to its religious beliefs,...
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Federal judge upholds right of Southern Poverty Law Center to refer to anti-gay group as “hate group”
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Florida-based anti-LGBTQ ministry against the Southern Poverty Law Center for designating it as a “hate...
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Out & Equal helps companies make their workplaces more LGBTQ-affirming
The organization's 2019 Workplace Summit helps businesses network and promote diversity
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Two House members introduce resolution condemning Ben Carson’s anti-transgender comments
A pair of Democratic House members have introduced a resolution condemning Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson for recent remarks he made disparaging transgender...
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Transgender sheriff’s deputy sues Georgia county over health insurance exclusion
A transgender Georgia sheriff’s deputy for Houston County has filed a lawsuit against the county for an insurance exclusion that denies coverage for transgender-related health...
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LGBTQ advocates deliver letter to D.C. councilmembers calling for sex work decriminalization
A coalition of LGBTQ activists and advocates has dropped off copies of a letter addressed to members of the D.C. Council, signed by 72 different...
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Iowa city ignores Trump administration’s demand to remove rainbow crosswalks
City of Ames opted to maintain its inclusive crosswalks, arguing that the FHWA had failed to justify its request
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Trans woman beaten and dragged behind minivan in brutal attack
Police called the attack "horrendous" and said the woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries
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DC’s rideshare drivers more likely to cancel on LGBTQ, black riders
Study into rideshare apps found LGBTQ people and allies were twice as likely to have a ride request canceled
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Trump administration supports Catholic schools firing gay teachers
DOJ argues that Archdiocese of Indianapolis was entitled to force a school to fire a gay teacher
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Tennessee teen dies by suicide after being outed by classmates
Channing Smith took his own life after texts outing him as LGBTQ were posted to social media
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Transgender rights, opposition to Trump take center stage at HRC National Dinner
Guest speakers emphasize intersectionality, empathy, and respect for humanity as key to progress
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“Hope in a Box” wants to help teachers make classrooms more LGBTQ-inclusive
Nonprofits' materials and lesson plans aim to reduce feelings of isolation among LGBTQ students in rural and low-income schools
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Mattel launches gender neutral ‘Creatable World’ dolls
Dolls feature accessories that allow kids to "express themselves freely"
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Gay radio host accused of sending anti-gay tweet from station’s account as part of extortion attempt
New Orleans station WWL accused Seth Dunlap of tweeting the slur in order to extort 1.85 million in damages
