News + Politics
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Federal court affirms “the needs, humanity, and decency of transgender students”
3rd Circuit court finds allowing transgender students to use single-sex facilities does not violate cisgender students' privacy
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WATCH: Trump asks whether protester at rally was “a man or a woman”
At a rally in Minnesota, Trump mocked a person who was removed for protesting
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Brian Sims welcomed anti-gay Mike Pence to Philadelphia with his middle finger
The gay lawmaker took issue with anti-gay and bigoted Pence visiting his district, calling Philly a city of "soaring diversity"
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Report: “Gay glass ceiling” prevents gay men from being promoted
The analysis of British people found that gay employees are less likely to be promoted than their straight peers
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Some Pride-themed merchandise is produced in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws
Some Pride-themed merchandise is being produced in countries where homosexuality is criminalized or where anti-LGBTQ persecution is common, reports The New York Times. The demand...
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Initiative 77 passes: D.C. voters approve hourly wage hike for tipped workers
D.C. voters approve hourly wage hike for tipped workers.
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Fight over Initiative 77 remains passionate, but cordial, as voters cast ballots
Despite the sweltering heat of the early morning and the rain showers that dotted the afternoon, people on both sides of D.C.’s Initiative 77 continued...
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Transgender people no longer considered to have mental disorder by World Health Organization
Also known as gender incongruence, the term has now been reclassified as a sexual health condition to address healthcare needs
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Utah Independence Day festival excludes LGBTQ groups after signing nondiscrimination deal
Provo's fourth of July festival rejected every LGBTQ group that applied, saying they didn't fit the "parade guidelines"
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Maryland school district settles lawsuit brought by transgender student
Judge previously found that district's policy violated Max Brennan's rights under Title IX
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British Royal family announces its first same-sex wedding
Two years after coming out, Lord Ivar Mountbatten will marry his partner in a small, private ceremony
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Texas’ Lt. Governor claims victory despite failure of anti-trans “bathroom bill”
Dan Patrick was a chief proponent of a bill requiring people to use restrooms that match their biological sex at birth
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Pope Francis says Catholic Church shouldn’t recognize gay families
The Pope told a Catholic families event that the church should only recognize heterosexual parents
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Tipping Point: Tempers flare over Initiative 77 as voters head to polls
Tempers flare over Initiative 77 as voters head to polls
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Federal court denies Trump administration’s request to implement transgender military ban
After yet another defeat in court, the Trump administration is appealing Seattle judge's ruling to the 9th Circuit
