News + Politics
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North Carolina and UNC: HB 2 should remain in effect even as it’s challenged in court
The state of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina (UNC) system have filed documents with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District...
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Fourth Circuit refuses to stay its ruling in Grimm case
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has refused a motion from Gloucester County School Board. They demanded a stay on an April ruling, which allowed...
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Emails reveal HB 2 author compared LGBT people to the Taliban
Release of Rep. Tim Bishop's emails prompt calls for Pat McCrory and other lawmakers to release their own
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Colton Haynes: Noah Galvin insulting my coming out “absolutely uncalled for”
Haynes wasn't impressed with Noah Galvin dissing his coming out process
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Noah Galvin apologizes for insulting Colton Haynes, Bryan Singer in interview
Real O'Neals actor apologizes for targeting gay Hollywood
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Brother, Help Thyself approves new changes to its bylaws to cast a wider net
The board of directors of Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), the organization that provides grants to help support local LGBT and HIV/AIDS nonprofits, voted 6-1 on...
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Capital Pride: Your Essential Guide to the Best Events
From Thursday to Sunday, revelers can take part in any one of a number of official Pride parties
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Former ex-gay leader: Ban conversion therapy for adults, not just minors
Alan Chambers is trying to make amends with the LGBT community for his part in ex-gay therapy
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Alan Chambers on banning ex-gay therapy, Capital Pride, and making amends
Buried within this weekend's Capital Pride Parade is a man who once led the "ex-gay" therapy movement. He has come to apologize.
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Editor’s Notebook: The End of Procrastination
The redesigned, revamped, restructured Metro Weekly you now hold in your hands is the product of months and months and months of procrastination.
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5 Former Ex-Gay Leaders Who Have Now Come Out
Five former ex-gay advocates who have turned their back on the horrific process
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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.
