News + Politics
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Mississippi city faces lawsuit for blocking Pride parade
After a 4-3 vote denied the parade, acclaimed LGBTQ lawyer Roberta Kaplan will represent the group
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Pulse shooting survivors meet with Parkland students
The survivors offered condolences, encouragement, and supported the students at the state capitol
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Beyond Therapy: The Ongoing Battle to End “Conversion Therapy”
An increasing number of states are seeking to ban conversion therapy
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Liberal coalition seeking to defeat anti-gay Democrat Dan Lipinski
A coalition of liberal-leaning organizations is banding together to defeat a conservative Democrat in a Chicago-area U.S. House district who has amassed a long, and...
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ACLU moves to dismiss lawsuit challenging Oregon school district’s pro-transgender policy
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a motion asking to intervene in — and dismiss — a lawsuit that aims to dismantle a school...
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Lesbian couple sues HHS for blocking them from serving as foster parents
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on behalf...
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Forum: The true power of Black Panther lies in its women
The African-American women in Black Panther, finally, at long last, utterly obliterate the Hollywood construct.
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Dating site for Trump supporters bans gays, but allowed married people
The site's first question is whether users are a "straight man" or "straight woman"
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South Carolina Republicans want to call same-sex marriages “parody marriage”
The bill would only allow heterosexual unions to be considered marriages
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Joint Chiefs Chairman’s emails: Transgender military ban “was unexpected”
Joseph Dunford, Sr. told military leaders in emails that he was "not consulted" by President Trump about a ban
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Colorado GOP lawmakers withhold funding from state’s Civil Rights Commission
Advocates accuse GOP of punishing commission for siding with same-sex couple in Masterpiece Cakeshop case
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Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club hosts second annual “Sequins and Scrums” fundraiser
The Washington Scandals Rugby Football Club will host the second annual “Sequins and Scrums,” drag show fundraiser at Town Danceboutique on Friday, Feb. 23 at...
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Anti-gay presidential ad in Russia uses homophobia to scare voters to the polls
Many believe the ad is being pushed by pro-Putin operatives hoping to increase turnout to give election air of legitimacy
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NBC shows Gus Kenworthy kissing boyfriend at the Olympics
Kenworthy's kiss with partner Matthew Wilkas is being hailed as a historic first for LGBTQ representation at the Olympics
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Judge rules in favor of Ohio transgender boy seeking hormone therapy over parents’ objections
Ruling sets forth certain strict conditions that must be met before teen can receive hormones
