News + Politics
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Civil liberties groups address tension between religion and civil rights
A report issued on Monday by a coalition of civil liberties organizations outlines potential conflicts that can arise between religious freedom and a number of...
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A Dangerous Pope
Pope Francis is an even more harmful adversary to the LGBT community than his predecessor
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Gay couple asked to leave N.C. bar after kissing
Owner maintains that they were making other customers uncomfortable
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Veterans’ Affairs committee rejects LGBT amendments
Titus amendment would have eliminated statutory language defining a "spouse" as "of the opposite sex"
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Kim Davis’ deputy raises concerns over marriage license validity
Deputy's lawyer says changes to the marriage license form made by Kim Davis may flout court's order
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Huckabee blasts Fanning nomination as Army Secretary
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) once again relished his role as conservative warrior-in-chief, attacking President Obama’s selection of Eric Fanning to become the next Secretary...
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Released emails highlight controversy over Indiana’s RFRA law
Indiana’s decision to pass a strengthened Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) earlier this year may have hurt its image among business leaders, according to emails...
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Military won’t let Chelsea Manning grow out her hair
The U.S. military on Friday rejected a request by Chelsea Manning, currently serving a 35-year prison sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth,...
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Illinois bed and breakfast discriminated against same-sex couple
An Illinois bed and breakfast discriminated against a same-sex couple when its owners rejected the pair’s request to hold their civil union ceremony in 2011,...
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Amanda Simpson named Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Amanda Simpson on Friday was sworn in as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy, retaining her spot as the highest and most...
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Obama nominates first openly gay Army secretary
Eric Fanning's nomination is historic
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Handsome Proposal: ABC reporter asks boyfriend to marry him in Paris
ABC's Gio Benitez pops the big question while on holiday in the City of Love.
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Caitlyn Jenner files to legally change her name and gender
Jenner admits to receiving "unwelcome negative attention" during her transition
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Nepal approves pro-LGBT constitution
Nepal’s parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that grants explicit rights to LGBT and gender-nonconforming people. The new constitution, set to take effect...
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Mautner Project to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Mautner Project, the national organization specializing in health care and services for lesbians, will celebrate its silver anniversary at an annual fundraising dinner and awards...
