News + Politics
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Republican activist demands to see Brian Sims “suck a d**k” to prove he’s gay
Brenden Dilley told his followers that Sims fakes his sexuality to provide "coverage" for his behavior
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Iowa State University settles transgender employee’s lawsuit for nearly $28,000
Iowa State University has agreed to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender employee for $28,000 after she was denied coverage for transition-related care...
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Federal appeals court to hear intersex veteran’s lawsuit demanding gender-neutral passport
Lawyers representing an intersex Navy veteran have asked the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court ruling finding that the State...
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Maine House of Representatives approves ban on conversion therapy
For the second year in a row, the Maine House of Representatives has passed a bill banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors. But...
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“Cornhole for a Cause” tournament to raise money for SMYAL
Is there a way to combine a popular tailgating game with philanthropy? Yes, if you talk to Dan Ferrucci, the organizer of the biannual Cornhole...
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StoryCorps launches “Stonewall OutLoud” to capture 50 years of LGBTQ history
As the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, considered the seminal moment of the modern-day LGBTQ rights movement, approaches, StoryCorps is launching “Stonewall OutLoud,” an...
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Memorial service honoring slain trans woman Ashanti Carmon and others will be on May 11
On Saturday, local LGBTQ community leaders will hold a memorial service honoring five local residents who died over the past month, including, most notably, 27-year-old...
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Conservatives are demanding Brian Sims resign after he confronted Planned Parenthood protesters
Sims acknowledged that he was "aggressive," but said he would "fiercely protect a woman’s right to make the best choices for her health & her...
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Colorado Shooting: One of the suspects reportedly identifies as transgender
Both suspects in a shooting that left one student dead have been linked to the LGBTQ community
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Second annual Silver Pride, celebrating LGBTQ seniors, is Friday, May 10
Event aims to honor LGBTQ seniors and their contributions that have helped pave the way for others
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Fairfax’s Linh Hoang is willing to get sued to protect LGBTQ people
The openly gay man running for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is determined to stand up for marginalized communities
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Studio Theatre, Whitman-Walker, and RealTalk DC host special session of “Floetic Fusion,” a youth mic night, on May 10
On May 10, Whitman-Walker Health, in partnership with RealTalk DC and Studio Theatre, will host a special session of “Floetic Fusion,” a youth-oriented mic night...
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Transgender students at schools barring them from restrooms are at greater risk of sexual assault, study finds
More than 1 in 3 transgender students at schools with restroom restrictions say they were assaulted in the past year
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Trump administration files appeal to revoke US citizenship from a gay couple’s son
Federal courts have previously found a child of a U.S. citizen does not have to prove a biological relationship with their parent
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Tennessee governor signs “indecent exposure” bill, sparking fear about anti-trans harassment
Lawmakers table an anti-trans student restroom bill and an anti-gay adoption bill that were part of the "Slate of Hate"
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