News + Politics
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Transgender nursing assistant sues former employer for discrimination
Plaintiff requests that her identity not be disclosed for fear of violence and retaliation
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Federal appeals court rules that Nashville should have allowed anti-gay preachers to protest Pride festival
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the city of Nashville violated the First Amendment rights of two anti-gay protesters outside the...
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Anti-LGBTQ groups sue Louisiana officials for allowing “Drag Queen Story Time” at local library
Groups allege that the event violates the Establishment Clause and endorses the religion of "secular humanism"
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D.C. Council unanimously passes bill requiring non-binary gender option on IDs
Bill makes current DMV policy permanent, meaning any resident can select "X" as a gender marker if they wish
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Female transgender inmate sues Colorado Department of Corrections for mistreatment
A black transgender female inmate in the custody of the Colorado Department of Corrections is suing the department for repeatedly harassing and attempting to intimidate...
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Federal court denies Trump administration’s latest attempt to push forward with transgender military ban
Judge's decision coincides with 7-year anniversary of end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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Federal court slaps down State Department’s attempt to deny passport to intersex citizen
Dana Zzyym refuses to lie about their gender identity in order to obtain a passport
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Federal court rules Wisconsin must provide health insurance coverage for transgender state employees
A federal court has found that denying transgender state employees health insurance coverage for transition-related medical care is unconstitutional and violates federal nondiscrimination law. The...
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Study: Transgender nondiscrimination laws do not jeopardize public safety in restrooms
A new study finds that Massachusetts’ public accommodations nondiscrimination laws that include gender identity have no affect on the number or frequency of criminal incidents...
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American Academy of Pediatrics calls for “gender-affirming” approach to treating transgender youth
Both medical providers and parents can create accepting environments that lead to better health outcomes, statement says
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Romania to hold referendum on whether to ban gay marriage
Religious leaders and American social conservatives, applied pressure to lawmakers in pushing for constitutional referendum
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Senate Judiciary Committee cancels vote on Kavanaugh nomination amid sexual assault allegations
On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee cancelled a planned vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh following recent sexual assault allegations lodged...
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Gay Sesame Street writer based Bert and Ernie on his own relationship
Mark Saltzman wrote the iconic duo to reflect his relationship with filmmaker Arnold Glassman
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Florida school district settles lawsuit brought by transgender student
Settlement terms require district to allow John Doe to use boys' facilities without interference
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of anti-gay judicial nominee
19 LGBTQ groups wrote letters to senators asking them to oppose Stephen R. Clark's nomination
