News + Politics
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The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs hosts its second annual “District of Pride” celebration this weekend
"The show has such diverse talent that there's something that appeals to everyone."
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Michaels arts and crafts store joins Open to All campaign embracing LGBTQ inclusion
North America's largest crafts store is "proud and thrilled" to be a leader in protecting LGBTQ employees and customers
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Equality Virginia to host LGBT Policy Town Hall in Fairfax on June 20
Event seeks feedback on LGBTQ legislative priorities from local community members
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Senators demand answers from State Department on decision barring embassies from flying Pride flags
Senators say refusal to acknowledge Pride month calls into question U.S. commitment to LGBTQ rights abroad
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Trump’s newest Defense Secretary is on record saying trans troops don’t hurt unit cohesion
Former Army Secretary's past comments contradict rationale for Trump administration's current policy
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Chicago police sergeant allegedly forced trans woman to perform oral sex, saying “that’s what you do”
The sergeant is accused of forcing the woman under threat of arrest and telling her she could become one of his "regulars"
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UPDATE: U.S. House votes to defund Trump’s transgender ban
Amendment to defense appropriations bill would bar Defense Department funds from being used to enforce ban
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Court refuses to dismiss lesbian couple’s lawsuit alleging foster care discrimination
Lawsuit alleges HHS knowingly allowed Catholic entities to receive federal grants while discriminating against same-sex couples
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Anti-gay activist Tony Perkins will lead a federal commission on religious freedom
Perkins has been called "the most recognizable anti-LGBTQ activist in America"
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Gay musician buys Michigan town, names it “Gay Hell” in protest of Trump’s Pride flag ban
Elijah Daniel banned any flag other than the Pride flag as part of his ownership of the town
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Supreme Court sends discrimination lawsuit against anti-gay Oregon bakery back to lower court
Oregon Court of Appeals to reconsider case and whether its earlier decision was influenced by anti-religious bias
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Trump administration publishes its plan to eliminate transgender health care protections
LGBTQ organizations have slammed the proposed changes, which would enable discrimination against transgender people
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WATCH: Pete Buttigieg is ‘almost certain’ that America has had a gay president
Mayor Pete stopped short of giving names, saying his gaydar "doesn't work that well in the present, let alone retroactively"
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Three arrested for attacking gay couple on U Street early Sunday morning
Victim's boyfriend has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for medical bills
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9th Circuit rules lower court can reconsider halting Trump’s transgender military ban
Under the new legal standard being applied, the government will have the burden of justifying the ban's existence
