News + Politics
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Congressional staffers to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance
Some of the people who work behind the scenes on Capitol Hill will hold an observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance outside the House...
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California added as plaintiff in lawsuit against Trump military ban
A federal judge has given the green light for California to join a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military members after Attorney...
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Jeffrey Tambor denies claims he sexually harassed trans actress on the set of Transparent
Trace Lysette alleges Tambor "leaned his body against me, and began quick, discreet thrusts...against my body"
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Transgender Day of Remembrance set for Monday, Nov. 20
Local communities will honor those transgender people killed by violence in recent years
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Turkey bans gay film festival, claiming it could incite terrorist attacks
The festival's producers claimed they were being deprived of their constitutional rights
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Texas business group will continue to oppose bathroom bill legislation
Republicans who supported bathroom bill and sanctuary cities bill took hits in pro-business group's lawmaker ratings
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Pentagon will pay for transgender soldier’s gender confirmation surgery
Under interim guidance, transgender soldiers are still entitled to the same health benefits as their cisgender peers
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Newseum debates landmark Supreme Court anti-gay baker case
Moot court previews talking points for case about the legality of denying service to LGBTQ people
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Temporary Truce: United Nations protects LGBTQ rights at 2018 Olympics
Russia and Egypt tried -- and failed -- to undermine LGBTQ protections at the 2018 Olympics.
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Victory Fund endorses 9 LGBTQ congressional candidates
The Victory Fund has issued a round of endorsements of openly LGBTQ candidates seeking election or re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of...
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Civil rights advocates object to Don Willett nomination to federal bench
Civil rights advocates are objecting to yet another Trump judicial nominee being considered for a seat on a federal court of appeals. Don Willett, a...
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HRC urges defeat of 5 of Trump’s most anti-LGBTQ judicial nominees
HRC says all five, if confirmed to lifetime appointments, could threaten LGBTQ equality in the future
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Celebrities appear in music video calling for end to anti-LGBTQ violence in Brazil
In recent years, Brazil has become a more inhospitable place for LGBTQ people to live
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Australia overwhelmingly votes in favor of marriage equality
With incredibly high turnout, over 60% of Australians voiced their support for marriage equality
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Victory Fund endorses Rich Madeleno for governor
Kate Brown and Jared Polis also snag endorsements.
