News + Politics
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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.
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Maxine Waters Assails GOP Over HIV Program Cuts
Congresswoman Maxine Waters blasted Republicans for proposing cuts to domestic and global HIV prevention and treatment programs.
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Man Faces Death Penalty for Violating Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
A 20-year-old man in Uganda could face the death penalty after being charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under the country's anti-gay law.
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas from Enforcing Drag Ban
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas authorities from seeking to fine businesses hosting drag shows or jailing performers.
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The Riley Roundup: Anti-Gay Slurs Spoil California Chili Cook-Off
A chili cook-off was marred by a competitor spewing anti-gay slurs, while Californians may soon vote on 3 anti-trans ballot initiatives.
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Lady Gaga Speaks Up For Trans People At Her Vegas Residency
Lady Gaga doesn't waste an opportunity to speak up for the LGBTQ community, especially not during her Las Vegas residency.
