News + Politics
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Trump administration seeks to erase recognition of transgender people by federal government
Government's proposed definition of gender is an attempt to reverse Obama-era expansion of transgender legal rights
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Trump voters say men face more discrimination than LGBTQ people
Trump-backers and Clinton-backers hold divergent views on who faces the most discrimination in America
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Former Atlanta fire chief who espoused anti-gay views wins $1.2 million settlement from city
Kelvin Cochran claimed the city discriminated against him because of his religious beliefs opposing homosexuality
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Federal judge to decide whether to block South Florida laws banning youth conversion therapy
Conservative Christian therapists argue the bans violate their free speech rights and religious beliefs
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Ellen DeGeneres received death threats and a bomb scare after coming out
DeGeneres said that Matthew Shepard's death after her coming out "devastated" her
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Anti-transgender group runs ads attacking Democratic candidate for Nevada governor
Nevada Parents for Safe Schools attacks Steve Sisolak's support for transgender nondiscrimination policies in schools
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Companies, celebrities, and students don purple for Spirit Day to combat bullying and harassment
Day is designed to show support for LGBTQ youth and remember victims of suicide caused by bullying
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HRC releases congressional scorecard grading members on LGBTQ issues
A vast majority of GOP Senators and House members earned zero ratings, indicating no support for LGBTQ rights
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ACLU of Michigan files complaint over pharmacist’s refusal to fill prescription
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has filed a complaint with Meijer Pharmacy after a pharmacist working for the company refused to fill a...
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Smithsonian to receive collection of Matthew Shepard’s personal artifacts 20 years after his death
Judy and Dennis Shepard to donate son's personal papers the day prior to his interment at the Washington National Cathedral
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Matthew Shepard to be interred at Washington National Cathedral on Oct. 26
Shepard family's advocacy after Matthew's death credited with paving the way for future LGBTQ rights victories
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A majority of LGBTQ students have heard homophobic or transphobic remarks from their teachers
GLSEN's National School Climate Survey found that progress on LGBTQ rights and school safety is slipping under the Trump presidency
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LGBTQ groups oppose 4th Circuit judicial nominee linked to anti-gay “hate group”
Equality advocates say Allison Jones Rushing's ties to anti-gay Alliance Defending Freedom are concerning
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Trump taps openly gay attorney for seat on 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Patrick Bumatay is second openly LGBTQ person nominated to federal bench by President Trump
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Lindsey Graham denies he’s gay in response to Chelsea Handler taunt
Comedian receives backlash on Twitter for comments disparaging South Carolina senator's perceived sexual orientation
