News + Politics
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Warsaw installs “unbreakable” rainbow sculpture to thwart anti-gay vandalism
Vandals tried to destroy the previous installation several times, eventually setting it on fire and causing it to be torn down
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New York LGBTQ Democratic club endorses Cynthia Nixon for governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo loses Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club endorsement, but could still win Stonewall Club's backing
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New York Uber driver kicks lesbian couple out of car for kissing
The driver claimed that it's "illegal" and "disrespectful" to kiss in an Uber
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Maine allows “X” gender option on driver’s license for non-binary residents
Maine becomes the third state to allow for a third gender category on state identification
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UK transgender man challenging law that he must be considered the mother of his baby
If the man succeeds, his child may become the first in Britain without a legal mother
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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
