News + Politics
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The Riley Roundup: Gay Author Blasts Media Coverage of Burning Man
Gay author criticizes media coverage of Burning Man, while a new survey suggests Americans may be souring on transgender rights.
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Right-Wing “Project 2025” Seeks to Eradicate LGBTQ Protections
"Project 2025," a proposed plan for a future Republican administration, calls for erasure of LGBTQ legal protections and trans visibility.
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The Riley Roundup: Trans Health Care in the News
Transgender people may still encounter hurdles to accessing medically necessary health care -- even if it's not transition-related.
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Alabama Fans Hurl Racist, Anti-Gay Slurs at Texas Football Players
A viral video shows University of Alabama players hurling racist and anti-gay slurs at Black players from the University of Texas.
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Subway Assailant Charged with Hate Crimes for Anti-Trans Attack
Ian Williams is accused of groping the 22-year-old victim and then beating her while yelling anti-gay slurs at her.
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School Board Renews Transgender Tennis Coach’s Contract
A Pennsylvania school board voted to renew a transgender tennis coach's contract amid conservative-led objections to retaining her.
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Lil Nas X’s TIFF Documentary Premiere Hit With Bomb Threat
Lil Nas X waited 20 minutes to attend his own premiere following a bomb threat targeted towards him for being black and queer.
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Looking Back At ‘That Kiss’ From The MTV Video Music Awards
Ahead of the MTV Video Music Awards, let's revisit the time three of the biggest pop stars on the planet made out on live TV.
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The Riley Roundup: Transgender Educational Warfare, Part 2
Virginia's Attorney General has some strong words for schools resisting the commonwealth's proposed "model policies."
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The Riley Roundup: Transgender Educational Warfare, Part 1
Transgender visibility and LGBTQ identity are increasingly in the spotlight as states and school districts adopt anti-transgender policies.
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Anti-Gay Slurs Spoil Guy Fieri Chili Cook-Off
A chili cook-off hosted by Guy Fieri at a California fair was marred by a man spewing anti-gay slurs at his competitors.
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Judge Refuses to Block Law Restricting Adult Transgender Care
A federal judge has declined to block rules imposing restrictions on the type of health care transgender adults can receive in Florida.
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Georgia Can Discipline Doctors Treating Trans Youth
A federal judge has allowed authorities in Georgia to penalize and punish doctors who prescribe gender-affirming treatments to youth.
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NYC Man Severely Beaten by 5 Suspects Shouting Anti-Gay Slurs
New York Police are asking for help identifying five men who allegedly attacked a man in Queens while yelling anti-gay slurs at their victim.
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Openly Gay NFL Player Carl Nassib Announces Retirement
Carl Nassib, who became the first out gay active player in the NFL, has announced his retirement from football after seven seasons.
