News + Politics
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Washington State officially bans conversion therapy
Evergreen State becomes the 10th state to ban conversion therapy with legislation
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HRC endorses Minnesota Senator Tina Smith in 2018 special election
The Human Rights Campaign has endorsed U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, who was appointed to the seat formerly held by Al Franken, who resigned amid sexual...
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Maryland State Senate approves conversion therapy ban
Measure would penalize licensed therapists who attempt to change youths' sexual orientation or gender identity
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Milwaukee Common Council approves citywide conversion therapy ban
On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Common Council voted 12-2 to approve a ban on conversion therapy within the city limits. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is expected...
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Fate of Trump’s transgender military ban now in court’s hands
U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman will determine whether to permanently block the ban from taking effect
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Pride Fund endorses Tim Kaine in Virginia’s U.S. Senate race
Incumbent Democrat will face one of three pro-gun, anti-gay Republicans in November's general election
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Equality California backs Sen. Dianne Feinstein in re-election bid
California's senior senator faces challenge from former State Senate President Kevin de Leon, who alleges she's too moderate
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LGBTQ groups urge federal court to permanently block Trump’s transgender military ban
LGBTQ advocates maintain that, even with exemptions for some service members, the overall ban is still unconstitutional
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Amid troubling survey findings, SMYAL offers LGBTQ youth an affirming environment
SMYAL offers initiatives dealing with bullying, harassment, substance abuse, mental health issues, and safe sex
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Tennessee lawmakers want to force the attorney general to defend anti-trans schools
Republican Rep. Andy Holt claims the bill would protect students
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Los Angeles reporter Karl Schmid comes out as HIV positive to dispel stigma
The ABC correspondent was told by "industry professionals" to keep it a secret
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Chinese film festival pulls “Call Me by Your Name,” likely due to gay content
Oscar-winning gay drama denied by media regulators for its same-sex romance, according to Reuters
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The LGBTQ community came out in force to support the March for Our Lives
Activists joined student organizers and gun reform advocates in calling for greater restrictions on firearms
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Trump’s new transgender military ban is “transphobia masquerading as policy”
The White House quietly announced new policy that will ban most transgender people from serving in the military
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Anti-trans activist to represent U.S. at U.N. Commission on the Status of Women
International LGBTQ advocates are criticizing the United States for naming a vocal opponent of transgender rights to its official delegation to the United Nations Commission...
