News + Politics
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LGBT activists to hold Calif. rally against anti-trans violence
As the number of murders of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals continues to rise throughout the summer, national organizations and their California-based partners are rallying...
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Trump: No one should be fired because of sexual orientation
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sounded a note that has set him apart from his fellow contenders for the GOP nomination. In an interview with...
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White House hires first openly transgender staffer
The Obama White House has hired the first openly transgender staffer to serve in any presidential administration with its selection of Raffi Freedman-Gurspan to serve as Outreach...
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Discounting Trump: Reaction to Trump’s controversial Kelly comments
Local activist react to Trump's post-debate shenanigans, reaching the same conclusion
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Dolce & Gabbana apologize for IVF and adoption comments
Is a very late apology better than none at all? That appears to be the question when it comes to how the LGBT community will...
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Study: Trans military healthcare costs would be “negligible”
A study in a well-respected medical journal released last week has estimated that the cost of transition-related care for transgender military personnel would be “negligible,”...
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LGBTQ Task Force to honor Mary Bonauto at annual gala
Organization will also honor local South Florida activist Juan Bosco Talavera at Oct. 24 gala
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LGBT teens have higher risk of pregnancy, Minn. study says
Lack of sexual health education and other risky behaviors may contribute to higher rates
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Maryland AG’s adultery ruling gives parity to gay divorces
Same-sex couples were already equal in marriage in the Free State. But now, it appears they’re also equal when it comes to divorce. Maryland Attorney...
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Court: Colorado cake shop cannot refuse service to gays
The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously ruled that a cake shop cannot refuse service to a gay couple. It upholds a finding from...
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Kentucky county clerk defies court order to issue marriage licenses
Judge previously ruled religious beliefs do not exempt government officials from performing their official duties
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Intro to an Introvert
I know you really want to chat, but can't you let me read in peace?
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Jewish community reacts to Jerusalem Pride stabbings
Rabbi Gil Steinlauf and Arthur Slepian on the divide between secular and Orthodox Israel
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Mississippi adoption ban challenged in federal court
Plaintiffs seek to strike down last remaining state ban on same-sex couples adopting children
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LGBT candidates perform well in Utah primaries
Out candidates for Salt Lake City mayor, Council and Midvale City Council advance to general election
