News + Politics
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HUD proposes gender identity rule for shelter placement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday proposed a rule that would require emergency shelters to treat transgender people according to...
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White House to recognize LGBT “Champions of Change”
Nine "Champions of Change" will be honored for their LGBT advocacy
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Huckabee sued by “Eye of the Tiger” co-writer
Dispute arises from use of the tune at an anti-gay marriage rally for Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis
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Transgender insurance exclusions lifted in Maryland
Changes by CareFirst and Maryland's Medicaid program will allow transition-related care expenses to be covered
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Body Talk
Desire does not equal entitlement
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Transgender woman arrested at trans rights demonstration
Scuffle with police led to woman's arrest at protest calling attention to transgender mistreatment
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Trans Week of Action demonstration shuts down D.C. intersections
Action is one of many occurring during Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Day of Remembrance
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Caitlyn Jenner will still vote Republican
The party's anti-transgender views won't dissuade her from voting Republican
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Utah elects first lesbian mayor
Jackie Biskupski has made history in Salt Lake City as its first lesbian mayor
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Trans Needs Assessment report reveals “state of emergency”
“There is a state of emergency for trans people in D.C., says Elijah Edelman. “In particular for trans women of color.” Edelman, a member of...
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DOJ moves to dismiss Chelsea Manning’s lawsuit
DOJ claims granting Manning's request to grow out hair would upset order and discipline in prison
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Transgender protesters confront Caitlyn Jenner at charity event
They called Jenner "a clueless rich white woman"
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Utah judge removes foster child from lesbian couple’s care
Couple was planning to adopt the girl, and even had the support of the child's biological mother
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Bimonthly injections as effective as pills at treating HIV
A bimonthly injection may eventually replace daily oral medication in the treatment of HIV
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No Time for “T”
Online petition says gay and transgender communities should go their separate ways
