News + Politics
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PFLAG’s Brian Bond On Leading the Fight with Love
PFLAG Executive Director Brian Bond speaks about the importance of helping parents of LGBTQ youth protect and support their children.
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Transgender Woman Killed on U Street
A transgender woman died after being struck by a vehicle following an assault in the 900 block of U Street NW. According to the Metropolitan...
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9-Year-Old Transgender Boy’s Family Sues North Carolina
The family of a 9-year-old transgender youth is suing North Carolina over its law blocking minors from accessing gender-affirming care.
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Florida’s Drag Ban Remains Blocked
A federal appeals court refused to overrule lower court judge, who ordered state to stop enforcing drag ban.
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India’s Supreme Court Says “No” to Gay Marriage
India's Supreme Court rejected a request to legalize same-sex marriage, even as it urged the government to combat anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Costco Pharmacist Refuses to Sell Syringes to Trans Man
The Costco pharmacist told the customer he had to obtain a prescription from his doctor to use insulin syringes for hormone therapy.
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Olivia Hill Made History in Tennessee. Now It’s Time for the Hard Work.
Olivia Hill, the first out transgender elected official in Tennessee history, is ready to help make Nashville the best it can be.
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Walgreens Pharmacist Refuses to Fill Prescription for Intersex Child
"I'm not going to help you with this," said the Virginia pharmacist, as he declined to fill a hormone prescription for an intersex child.
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Marrying Into Hispanic Heritage is a Same-Sex Celebration
Fernando is the first Latino with whom I've had a serious relationship, much less married.
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Transition Surgery Mandate Found Unconstitutional in Japan
Japanese Court sides with a transgender man who protested having to undergo sterilization to have his gender identity legally recognized.
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4-H Club Removes Child’s Rainbow Drawing After Bigots Complain
A 4-H club asked a youth participant to create a painting, later erasing a rainbow from the design after receiving anti-LGBTQ pushback.
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Anti-LGBTQ Vandalism Runs Rampant in Spokane
An LGBTQ youth center in Spokane, Washington, was vandalized for three nights in a row, with nearby houses and businesses also targeted.
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Library Flags Children’s Book Because Author’s Last Name is Gay
The library's executive director argues they were trying to be "proactive" in relocating books ahead of an expected flood of challenges.
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NHL Bans Hockey Players from Using Rainbow Pride Tape
The National Hockey League has banned players from using Pride Tape on their sticks, in addition to banning Pride-themed jerseys on the ice.
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Woman Attacked by Cashier Who Thought She Was Transgender
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Staten Island deli, alleging a cashier attacked her over because he believed she was transgender.
