News + Politics
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Michigan Civil Rights Commission: LGBTQ people are protected by law banning sex discrimination
Commission's action may trigger lawsuit, as the Attorney General claims only the legislature can make such a change
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Capital Pride Alliance announces “Heroes” award recipients ahead of annual gala
Awards honor significant and long-lasting contributions on behalf D.C.'s LGBTQ community and Capital Pride
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Oklahoma governor signs adoption discrimination bill into law
Oklahoma LGBTQ advocates plan to bring a lawsuit against the state after Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law a bill that allows child placement agencies...
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Biden Foundation and YMCA team up to promote LGBTQ inclusion
Former Vice President Biden is a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights
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French official comes out as gay to fight against bigotry
French Digital Minister Mounir Mahjoubi came out to provide more visibility for LGBTQ people
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Indianapolis gay couple ordered out of Lyft for kissing
Ben Martella and Alec Jansen were forced to exit their rideshare after the driver objected to their "short kiss on the lips"
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Connecticut is actively recruiting same-sex couples to adopt or foster children
As other states restrict LGBTQ adoption, Connecticut is taking a bold step in the opposite direction
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California congressional candidate shares video of her harassing transgender woman in Denny’s restroom
Jazmina Saavedra says she and others feel endangered by the presence of transgender women in public restrooms
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Trump administration restores LGBT-owned businesses page on Small Business Administration website
Two congresswomen from New York had questioned whether removal was "politically or ideologically motivated"
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Councilmembers Bonds, Cheh, and Allen earn perfect ratings on GLAA questionnaire
Three incumbent D.C. Councilmembers running for re-election have earned perfect ratings on GLAA’s election-year questionnaire ahead of the District’s primary election on June 19. Councilmembers...
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Man fights off armed robber trying to steal his Louis Vuitton bag
Despite two warning shots, Jerad Kluting said the robber would have to pry the bag out of his "cold dead hands."
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LGBTQ community protests Texas bar for refusing entry to gay man wearing makeup
The man was forced to remove his makeup before entering the establishment
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Gay lawmaker implies Alabama governor is a lesbian
Patricia Todd has her job offer at One Orlando Alliance rescinded for encouraging the "outing" of Gov. Kay Ivey
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Capital Trans Pride takes place May 19-20
Weekend of events brings the transgender community together for a celebration of fellowship and camaraderie
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Lebanon’s gay pride week canceled after organizer detained for “encouraging debauchery”
Authorities forced the organizer to sign a pledge to cancel the rest of the week's events.
