News + Politics
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Health care bill protesters arrested during sit-ins at Republican Senate offices
At least 20 health care activists with pre-existing conditions were arrested during sit-ins at Republican senators’ offices on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, with the numbers...
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Senate paves way for confirmation of anti-LGBTQ judge to 6th Circuit
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted for cloture, or to end debate, on the nomination of a lawyer who has demonstrated deep-seated animus towards members...
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Anti-gay apple grower suing over exclusion from Michigan farmer’s market
Stephen Tennes claims he was banned from the market because of his religious beliefs opposing same-sex marriage
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Finding Prince Charming star says “HIV is not something to be afraid of”
More than 50 medicines are currently being developed to treat HIV
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Students suing over Boyertown transgender policy testify in court
On Monday, two of four students leading the charge against an Eastern Pennsylvania school district’s policy allowing transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms...
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96 members of Congress introduce LGBT Data Inclusion Act
On Tuesday, a group of 96 members of Congress introduced legislation to require federal surveys to include questions that allow for data collection on sexual...
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Illinois governor hires, then fires staffer with history of anti-LGBTQ tweets
A former staffer who worked for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) has been fired after less than one day on the job, possibly the shortest political...
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Transgender activist trolls Texas governor with selfie to protest bathroom bill
A Texas transgender activist expertly trolled Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his support for a “bathroom bill” that places restrictions on transgender people’s ability to...
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Texas CEOs write letter to Republican leaders opposing bathroom bill
Letter sent to governor and other lawmakers before a vote on bathroom bill
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Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov doubles down on denying existence of gays in Chechnya
Chechen leader continues to deny reports that gay and bisexual men are being tortured in his country
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Washington florist who refused service to gays appeals to Supreme Court
Barronelle Stutzman claims Washington's nondiscrimination law violates her religious conscience
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Plea deal reached with Denver pilot who operated on transgender woman
An airplane pilot who was arrested for performing a gender confirmation surgery on a transgender woman in Denver has agreed to plead guilty to a...
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Arrest made in case of D.C. transgender woman who was struck with car
A man arrested for intentionally striking a transgender woman with a car had his preliminary hearing delayed after it was cancelled for medical reasons. Startwaune...
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New bill in Congress would clarify limits on RFRA’s religious protections
Civil rights and social justice advocates are applauding a bill that would clarify that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act cannot be used to infringe...
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Jeff Sessions plans to issue guidance on religious liberty protections
Transcript of Attorney General's speech to conference of anti-gay Alliance Defending Freedom released
