News + Politics
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Trump’s State of the Union speech omits mention of LGBTQ rights
President Trump carefully avoided any mention of the LGBTQ community as he reflected on his first year in office in his State of the Union...
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Lesbian firefighter’s sex discrimination claim upheld by court
Court finds that existence of anti-LGBTQ discrimination does not negate a claim of sex-based discrimination
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Lambda Legal and allies decry Trump’s “relentless assault” on LGBTQ rights
Advocates offer "pre-rebuttal" to Trump's State of the Union address, focusing on nominations of anti-LGBTQ judges
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Rep. Joe Kennedy invites transgender soldier to Trump’s State of the Union
Kennedy will deliver the Democratic SOTU response and called Trump's trans military ban "inhumane"
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Chelsea Manning: Trump’s America is “another prison”
Manning also said that her gender identity won't be a main focus of her campaign to become a senator
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Virginia Senate votes 29-10 to approve employment and fair housing bills
The Virginia Senate approved two pro-LGBTQ bills that ban discrimination in public employment and housing. The bills, patroned by Sens. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and Jennifer...
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“Alarming” erosion of LGBTQ acceptance in America, GLAAD study finds
After a year of Trump and Republican dominance, LGBTQ people are facing decreased acceptance and more discrimination
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Kimberley Bush to lead DC Center for three months
While The Center's director David Mariner takes a much-needed break, Kimberley Bush steps in to keep things running
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Mike Pence breaks tie, paving way for confirmation of anti-gay Sam Brownback
New religious freedom ambassador refused to answer whether "religious freedom" justifies imprisoning or killing LGBTQ people
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Fox News contributor: I’m gay and conservative. So what?
Guy Benson attacked those who say being gay and conservative "qualifies me as a 'self-hating' gay"
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Lesbian Political Action Committee makes first endorsements for 2018 cycle
LPAC, the nation’s only lesbian political action committee, released its first endorsements of the 2018 electoral cycle, lending its support to four candidates seeking federal,...
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Military academy hosts first wedding of active-duty gay couple
Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino became the first active-duty same-sex couple to marry at West Point
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Family Research Council president: Evangelicals gave Trump a “mulligan” on personal behavior
Tony Perkins says evangelicals' loyalty to Trump is strong because he is pushing conservative priorities
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Capital Pride Alliance names new board of directors and program chairs
Newly elected Board President Ashley Smith vows to "meet changing needs of the entire spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community"
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Bill to ban anti-transgender discrimination in health insurance introduced in Virginia
Del. Debra Rodman's HB 1466 would require coverage of "medically necessary" treatments
