News + Politics
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Over 700 New Yorkers have changed their gender on vital records following rule change
A total of 731 New York City residents have changed their gender identity on their birth certificates following a rule that made it easier for...
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Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizers invite gay vets group to march
Amid a backlash from politicians and the public at what some felt was discrimination against the LGBTQ community, the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council...
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Former Westboro Baptist member talks about leaving “God Hates Fags” church
Megan Phelps-Roper, granddaughter of Westboro's founder, realised she had to leave the church after conversations on Twitter
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City officials: Bias-related crimes in D.C. are up from 2015
A majority of bias-related crimes in D.C. target members of the LGBTQ community, according to city officials. Crimes targeting victims because of their gender identity...
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Cast of “Transparent” releases PSA in support of Gavin Grimm
Gavin Grimm is getting help from Hollywood in his fight to use the boys’ restroom at Gloucester High School. The cast of the Amazon Original...
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DeVos meets with parents of transgender students
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos met with transgender students, parents, and advocates who had asked to meet with her to discuss transgender issues and...
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Unkindest Cut: Defunding the NEA
If President Trump dramatically cuts funding to the NEA, what impact would that have on the arts in America?
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Utah repeals discriminatory sex education bill
Utah lawmakers have taken a step forward for equality in sex education by voting overwhelmingly in favor of a bill repealing a provision that essentially...
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LGBTQ groups warn deadline to repeal HB 2 is fast approaching
LGBTQ leaders are warning that there is limited time before North Carolina loses out on more economic opportunity by being denied the chance to host...
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Grimm Determination: Gavin Grimm vows to keep fighting after Supreme Court setback
The Supreme Court cancelled, but Gavin Grimm is not relenting in the fight to allow trans people in public spaces
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HRC files FOIA requests on Trump administration’s decision to rescind trans guidance
The Human Rights Campaign has submitted Freedom of Information Act requests to both the Department of Justice and the Department of Education seeking communications related...
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Wyoming Supreme Court censures anti-gay marriage judge
The Wyoming Supreme Court has decided to censure, but not remove from office, a municipal judge who refused to solemnize same-sex marriage ceremonies, reports The Associated...
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Capital Pride to host “Magic of Pride” conference
More than 120 Pride organizers and representatives from various nonprofits that partner with Pride organizations are coming to D.C. from Mar. 10-12 to take part...
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Kim Davis will not have to pay legal fees in marriage license dispute
A federal judge has ruled that Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who made national headlines when she went to jail rather than issue marriage licenses to...
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SMYAL announces three new board members
Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders, the D.C. area’s LGBTQ youth organization, has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of...
