News + Politics
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Opposing sides in gay conversion therapy battle react to N.J. decision
Advocates of banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors celebrated, while supporters of the therapy lamented the survival of a New Jersey ban, following a decision...
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Glenn Beck: Gay marriage will lead to a fall in church attendance
–Conservative radio host Glenn Beck speaking on his show, Right Wing Watch reports. Beck predicts that if the Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex...
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Supreme Court allows N.J. gay conversion therapy ban to stand
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a challenge to a New Jersey law that prohibits the practice of conversion therapy on minors. Conversion...
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Kenya: No room for gays in our country
–Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, speaking at a church service in Nairobi on Sunday, the Daily Mail reports. Ruto made the remarks the day Secretary of...
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Massachusetts women’s college to allow trans women to enroll
–Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, regarding a change in admissions policy for the women’s liberal arts college in Massachusetts, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports. “It...
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Ian Reisner digs deeper hole, calls gays “cheap” and “entitled”
Ian Reisner digs deeper hole, calls gays "cheap" and "entitled"
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Airbnb removes Texas home from listings after owner refuses to rent to gay couple
— Jonathan Wang, recounting to KTRK-TV how he and his partner, Brent, were asked to leave an Airbnb home in Galveston, Texas after the owner learned they...
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Ellen suprises gay-straight prom dates with $10,000 checks
— Anthony Martinez, following his appearance on Ellen, along with best friend Jacob Lescenski, on Ellen. Lescenski, who is straight, asked his gay friend to...
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D.C. nondiscrimination laws go into effect today
Two contested D.C. Council bills appear to have survived a 30-day congressional review period required of all District legislation and are slated to go into effect today, Saturday, May...
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Congressman: Gay marriage led to Baltimore riots
–Rep. Biill Flores (R., Texas), speaking with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins on his show Washington Watch. Flores made the insane connection between gay...
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Most Republicans would attend a gay wedding, poll finds
–The findings of a Reuters/Ipsos poll, conducted in April. Pollsters queried 567 Republicans, 248 independents, and 751 Democrats, aged 18 and over. As a whole,...
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Rainbow History Project announces its 2015 LGBT Community Pioneers
Rainbow History Project has announced their 2015 LGBT Community Pioneers, recognizing a dozen individuals for their contributions to the DC LGBT community. Started fifteen years...
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German magazine prints latest issue in HIV-positive blood
German magazine prints latest issue in HIV-positive blood to combat stigma
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Gallery: Outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 28
Thousands gathered in support of marriage equality and Metro Weekly's Todd Franson was there to capture it
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Pope Francis describes heterosexual marriage as a “masterpiece”
— Pope Francis, speaking to a crowd of 60,000 in Saint Peter’s Square, the Catholic News Agency reports. The Pope made the comments in the...
