News + Politics
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Federal judge: Alabama probate judges must issue same-sex marriage licenses
A federal judge has issued an order directing all Alabama officials to abide by the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges from last summer, saying they...
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Mexican President punished for supporting equality
Mexican President comes under fire from conservative coalition for backing marriage equality.
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Amber Heard previously arrested for allegedly assaulting girlfriend
Former girlfriend refutes suggestions that Heard assaulted her, calling it a misinterpretation
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Canadian will soon fund gender-affirming surgery nationwide
With New Brunswick now offering coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, Canada provides country-wide health coverage for trans citizens.
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Lesbian chef in Charlotte reports anti-gay assault
Victim questions whether attack was fueled by HB 2's elimination of Charlotte's pro-LGBT ordinance
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Record-setting 8 embassies and Washington Capitals goalie to march in Capital Pride Parade
Caps' goaltender Braden Holtby will also march in annual parade on June 11
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Pair of LGBT activists suing over Tennessee’s counseling exemption law
Plaintiffs allege that law is unconstitutional and targets the LGBT community for disparate treatment
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Gloucester County School Board appealing to Supreme Court in transgender bathroom case
The Gloucester County School Board is apparently in “never say die” mode when it comes to cluttering up the courts with litigation. The board has...
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President Obama says solution to HIV/AIDS within grasp
—President Barack Obama, in a press release. Thirty-five years after the first reported case of HIV/AIDS in America, President Barack Obama released a statement commemorating the...
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Transgender rights center of supportive NYC ad campaign
The $265,000 transgender rights campaign will appear on public transportation, phone booths, and local newspapers.
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Kentucky prisons no longer permitted to ban “gay mail”
Inmates in Kentucky scored a victory after the state’s Commissioner of Corrections declared that the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex may not enforce a mail policy keeping...
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Packing heat: Pro-gun group targets LGBT voters
California pro-gun coalition wants LGBT voters to oppose gun control
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Task Force and OHR release guidance on transgender employees
The National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) have partnered together to release guidance for employers and workplaces...
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Georgia ACLU director quits, opposes trans women in female restrooms
Former Georgia ACLU director resigns over opposition to transgender bathroom rights
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Elton John fails to meet Vladimir Putin
Despite previous plans to discuss LGBT issues, Elton John and the Russian president were unable to talk
