News + Politics
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Muhlaysia Booker, the trans woman attacked by a mob in Dallas, found shot to death
The 27-year-old becomes fourth transgender person to be violently killed this year
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Pete Buttigieg dragged Fox News’ hosts while appearing on Fox News
And received a standing ovation for his efforts.
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State laws effectively banning abortion significantly harm LGBTQ people
Recent laws in Alabama, Georgia, and other states may carry significant consequences, particularly for transgender individuals
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Taiwan becomes first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage
Taiwan's president said the island nation had taken a "big step towards true equality"
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U.S. House passes the Equality Act, a landmark LGBTQ rights bill
Bill prohibiting anti-LGBTQ discrimination passes over Republican objections, and is now headed to the U.S. Senate.
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Nyle DiMarco: We need the Equality Act, because LGBTQ people have “no absolute protection from the government”
As a deaf LGBTQ person, DiMarco is highlighting the importance of the Act as a member of two marginalized communities
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Civil rights groups rally after Trump’s judicial nominees won’t say whether segregation is unlawful
Civil rights groups rally in protest of Wendy Vitter and other Trump nominees who are silent about landmark desegregation case
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Social conservatives proposing “compromise” to weaken Equality Act’s protections
Civil rights groups are worried that any compromises would weaken protections for LGBTQ people
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Gay teen couple says they were kicked out of Chicago restaurant for hugging
Boys were allegedly told "your kind are not welcome here" before being told to leave
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Chick-fil-A won’t stop donating to anti-LGBTQ groups, says it’s part of a “higher calling”
The fast food chain couldn't care less than organizations it donates to actively discriminate against LGBTQ people
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Starbucks releases rainbow-colored reusable cups for Pride month
Coffee chain says the tumbler is |"just the beginning of Starbucks support of the 50th anniversary of Pride month"
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Televangelist believes Equality Act will be as devastating to America as “atomic war”
Pat Robertson said God would punish America if the landmark LGBTQ rights bill succeeds
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Gallery: May Is All About Trans Art Exhibition
An exhibition featuring 30 pieces of art from a diverse and talented group of 15 area artists
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Congressman Dan Lipinski says he’ll now vote for the Equality Act
Last Democrat not sponsoring the Equality Act says he'll vote for it, but wants some "religious liberty" concerns addressed
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Mississippi Republican calls for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crimes law
Recent crimes against men perceived to be gay have cast light on the refusal of lawmakers to amend the law
