News + Politics
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Indiana teacher who refused to use trans students’ chosen names fails to have his resignation rescinded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
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Southern Baptist Convention resolution calls for opposition to conversion therapy bans
Resolution rejects the idea that God made LGBTQ people as they are
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Carnival to resume same-sex marriages on cruise ships after Bermuda changes law
Carnival had to stop allowing same-sex couples to marry on board after Bermuda repealed same-sex marriage
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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...
