News + Politics
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Justin Trudeau apologizes for Canada’s historical “oppression and discrimination” against LGBTQ people
Trudeau offered a formal apology for historic gay sex convictions, proposing new legislation to "destroy" criminal records
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Gay couple behind Supreme Court wedding cake case say civil rights at risk
LGBTQ advocates warn that allowing religious exemptions for businesses could undermine nondiscrimination laws
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WATCH: Indiana congressional candidate touts support for marriage equality in ad
A Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana has released a campaign advertisment touting his role fighting on behalf of same-sex couples...
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund: Trump judicial nominee has “appalling” civil rights record
Civil rights organization says confirming State Sen. Mark Norris would "erode the very legitimacy of the judiciary"
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Celebrating Survival: A rundown of World AIDS Day events
Local organizations commemorate those lost to HIV, and those living with the virus, as part of World AIDS Day.
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Danica Roem reads Republicans for their arguments over election losses in Virginia
Delegate-elect derides Republicans' "divisive" campaign messaging and says it cost them the election
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Freddie’s Beach Bar and Signature’s Eric Schaeffer win Arlington human rights award
Freddie’s Beach Bar and Signature Theatre’s artistic director Eric Schaeffer have been selected as recipients of the 2017 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award, the...
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Performer declines gay adult film award due to industry’s “racism and bigotry”
Hugh Hunter slammed the GayVN Awards for creating a "Best Ethnic Scene" category
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National LGBTQ business group NGLCC to rebrand and expand mission
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is announcing it will change its name to NGLCC and be known as the National LGBT Chamber...
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DC Jewish Community Center to host Drag Story Hour with Mrs. Kasha Davis
The library is open, and Mrs. Kasha Davis is ready to read. Davis, a drag queen best known for her stint on RuPaul’s Drag Race, will...
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Jury awards $1.1 million to transgender professor in discrimination lawsuit
A federal jury has awarded a former professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University $1,165,000 in damages in response to a lawsuit she brought against the...
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Anti-gay Republican accused of sexual misconduct, harassment by dozens of men
Wes Goodman tried to convince one man that sex wouldn't be considered gay if it was between "two alphas"
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Second judge issues order halting Trump’s transgender military ban
Judge Marvin Garbis says administration cannot deny gender confirmation surgery for transgender troops
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“Justice League” gay porn parody replaces black character with white Trump voter
Men.com swapped Cyborg for Green Lantern, casting Colby Keller in the role
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Monika Nemeth could be D.C.’s first transgender elected official
A North Cleveland Park resident is seeking to become the District of Columbia’s first out transgender elected official. Monika Nemeth is running in a special...
