News + Politics
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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
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Scott Frantz, NFL Draft prospect, comes out as gay
Frantz came out to his teammates in 2015, saying it only brought them closer together
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Attempt to ban military from providing trans health care fails in Congress
24 Republicans helped Democrats defeat measure that would prohibit military from providing hormones and surgical costs
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Sen. Warren’s bill would allow gay couples to recoup back taxes
Refund Equality Act entitles gay and lesbian couples to receive tax refunds for years they couldn't file jointly
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Exclusive private school admits showing conversion therapy video to gay student
Former student suing Milton Hershey School claims video was shown to try to change his sexuality
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Suburban Socials: Dulles Triangles puts LGBTQ-friendly socializing before politics
The Dulles Triangles offers social opportunities for LGBTQ people outside the Beltway
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Bathroom bill rears its head amid Texas political showdown
At this point, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) is the only obstacle preventing the Lone Star State from passing a North Carolina-style law...
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Equality Virginia PAC makes first round of endorsements for November election
Endorsements based on candidates' explicit support for nondiscrimination protections
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Ralph Northam and Pulse survivor to speak at LGBTQ gun reform event
Featured speakers will include Brandon Wolf, a Pulse survivor, and Chris Hurst, candidate for Virginia's House of Delegates
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Jeff Sessions gives closed door speech to anti-gay group’s conference
Alliance Defending Freedom is best known for its advocacy of anti-LGBTQ "religious liberty" laws
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Washington State anti-transgender ballot initiative falls 20,000 signatures short
Washington State voters will not see a measure seeking to roll back protections for transgender individuals on the ballot this November after the group spearheading...
