News + Politics
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City of Orlando sued by Pulse shooting survivors for failing to protect them
Plaintiffs claim they were "deprived...of their interest in life, liberty and property"
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Andrew Garfield slams gay wedding cake controversy in Tony speech
72nd Tonys featured a number of LGBTQ moments and an incredible F-bomb from Robert De Niro
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Delaware lawmakers approve ban on conversion therapy
Efforts to "change" minors' sexual orientation or gender identity are currently banned in 13 states and the District of Columbia
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New Hampshire governor signs bill granting LGBTQ protections and banning conversion therapy
On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed two bills into law aimed at ensuring equality for LGBTQ Granite State residents. One bill prohibits...
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WATCH: Maryland governor candidate airs first campaign ad to feature a same-sex kiss
Richard Madaleno, Maryland's first openly gay state senator, kisses his husband in his gubernatorial campaign ad
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Arizona Court of Appeals rules against calligrapher asking to turn away gay couples
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that a calligrapher that wanted to preemptively turn away same-sex couples did not have a First Amendment right that...
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Capital Pride honors Heroes, Engendered Spirits and other awardees
The Capital Pride Alliance kicked off its annual weekend of Pride celebrations with the Capital Pride Heroes Gala, honoring people who have made significant contributions...
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Scotland pardons thousands of gay men convicted of homosexuality
New law grants a pardon to anyone convicted of same-sex sexual activity prior to decriminalization
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Iowa court finds Medicaid ban on transgender surgery is unconstitutional
An Iowa court has determined that the state’s ban on Medicaid coverage for medically necessary surgical care for transgender residents is unconstitutional. Chief District Judge...
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CrossFit fires executive who called celebrating Pride a “sin”
Comments came after an Indianapolis CrossFit cancelled an LGBTQ Pride-themed workout
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham calls for end to conversion therapy
A Democrat running to be Florida’s next governor is calling on the Florida legislature to pass a ban prohibiting licensed counselors and therapists from subjecting...
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Capital Pride Grand Marshal Judy Shepard: Pride is “really important” in the Trump era
The Capital Pride Parade brings marchers and spectators together for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and floats
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Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to receive Congressional Ally Award from Victory Institute
Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will receive the inaugural Victory Congressional Ally Award at the LGBTQ Victory Institute’s Pride reception on Capitol Hill on Thursday, June...
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Democrat who praised his lesbian moms in viral speech wins Iowa Senate primary
Zach Wahls, who went viral in 2011 after championing same-sex parents, won his Senate primary by a wide margin
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Lambda Legal sues Alaska for denying health care coverage to transgender state employee
A transgender state employee in Alaska is suing the state for denying her health care benefits, thereby forcing her to pay out-of-pocket expenses for medically...
