News + Politics
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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
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Transgender-friendly sex ed approved in Fairfax County schools
The board also voted to add information on PrEP and contraceptive choices to the curriculum
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Moscow police arrest British gay rights activist as World Cup begins
Activist Peter Tatchell was arrested for protesting Putin's silence on gay men being kidnapped and tortured in Chechnya
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Jacksonville transgender community fearful after third trans woman shot this year
The transgender community of Jacksonville, Florida, is reeling after the shooting of a trans women, marking the third such incident in the city so far...
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Gay man sentenced to death claims homophobic jury thought he would enjoy life in prison
Charles Rhines' lawyers believe he received the death penalty because of the jury's homophobia and are requesting SCOTUS hear his case
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Indiana teacher who refused to use trans students’ chosen names fails to have his resignation rescinded
The teacher said he was forced to resign after saying he was uncomfortable with the district's policy on chosen names
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Child advocates and LGBTQ families seek to intervene in Catholic Social Services’ lawsuit against Philadelphia
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a motion in federal court asking to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Catholic Social Services against the...
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‘Big Gay Dance Party’ to greet Pence in Columbus, Ohio
The dance protest takes place the first day of Columbus Pride weekend
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Capital Pride 2018 was “a big party celebrating who we are and who we want to be”
Capital Pride weekend drew thousands of revelers seeking, above all else, acceptance and a sense of belonging
