News + Politics
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Transgender woman announces bid for mayor of Midvale, Utah
An openly transgender woman has thrown her hat into the ring for next year’s mayoral race in Midvale, Utah, a town of about 30,000 residents...
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Florida man says he was attacked for being gay
A man in Sarasota, Fla., says he was followed and attacked for being gay by another motorist who objected to marriage equality and rainbow bumper...
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Trump nominates anti-gay Alabama senator for Attorney General
Trump Cabinet and Adviser Threat Gauge Name: Jeff Sessions Position: Attorney General LGBT record: Opposed lifting “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy for the military; opposes marriage equality, partner benefits for...
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Two teens charged in hatchet attack on transgender woman in Charlotte
The teens allegedly beat the woman and stabbed her with a hatchet as they yelled anti-gay slurs
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Transgender rights may depend on Supreme Court makeup
Transgender people's ability to access restrooms may rely on how Justice Anthony Kennedy votes
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HRC: Trump’s potential cabinet picks are “horrifying,” “terrifying”
Donald Trump promised to support the LGBT community. His possible cabinet members send an entirely different message.
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Food & Friends’ Slice of Life: Desserts for a Cause
Food & Friends is hoping for sky-high pie sales to help fund their meal services
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Tammy Baldwin named fourth-ranking Senate Democrat
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) has been named a member of the U.S. Senate Democratic leadership team following the caucus’ recent elections. Her elevation to the...
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Minnesota’s transgender surgery ban is unconstitutional, judge rules
Judge rules ban violates equal protection under the law and transgender people's right to privacy
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Texas planning two anti-LGBT bills for next year
Bill repealing LGBT protections and an anti-trans "bathroom bill" are among Texas Republicans' top priorities
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Openly gay, Jewish New York senator finds swastika on apartment building
Incident being investigated by NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force Unit
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Chuck Schumer tells LGBT community to “keep fighting” post-election
–New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, writing in an op-ed for The Advocate addressing the LGBT community. Schumer, who is slated to become Democrats’ leader in the U.S. Senate beginning...
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VA scuttles plans to cover transition surgery for transgender vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dropping plans to cover transition-related surgical expenses for transgender veterans, citing budget constraints. Back in June, VA officials...
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Trump may name openly gay man as ambassador to the United Nations
President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing an openly gay man as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, according to FOX News. Sources close to...
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Mike Pence will lead Trump transition team
In a surprise shake-up, Donald Trump’s transition team announced that Vice President-elect Mike Pence will take over the reins as the team prepares to enter...
