News + Politics
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Maryland Pays $750K to Trans Inmate Beaten by Guard
Maryland's Department of Corrections will pay $750,000 to Amber Canter, an inmate who sued after being assaulted by a correctional officer.
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Two House Democrats Oppose Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports
Tom Suozzi and Seth Moulton's comments come as pundits are blaming transgender issues as one reason voters rejected Harris.
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Texas City Places $10,000 “Bathroom Bounty” on Trans People
Odessa, Texas, now allows people to sue transgender individuals for at least $10k if they enter or use gender-affirming restrooms.
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12 Maryland College Students Use Grindr to Assault a Gay Man
The suspects, all Salisbury University students, are accused of "targeting" the victim due to his sexual orientation.
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Report: LGBTQ Voters Shifted Away from Trump in 2024 Election
Trump's support among LBGTQ voters eroded amid a campaign filled with anti-LGBTQ and anti-transgender rhetoric.
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Whitman-Walker’s Walk to End HIV is December 7
Organizers are hoping to raise at least $550,000 to benefit Whitman-Walker's HIV testing, treatment, and prevention services.
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A Very Bad Night: Election 2024
Election Night was hours of hope, tension, and watching the worst possible outcome occur.
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Gay DJ “The Barber” Dies After Being Attacked in Northwest D.C.
D.C. police are asking for help in identifying two suspects who allegedly robbed and beat DJ Bryan Smith, leading to his death.
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Ted Miller to Lead Whitman-Walker Foundation
Miller will oversee Whitman-Walker's philanthropic efforts to ensure financial stability for center's health and research arms.
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D.C. Police Release Images of Suspects in McDonald’s Anti-Gay Attack
D.C. police are asking the public's help in identifying seven individuals involved in a possible bias-motivated attack against a gay man.
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274 LGBTQ Candidates Win Their Elections Across the Nation
Tammy Baldwin and Sarah McBride were among the successful LGBTQ candidates, while voters approved pro-LGBTQ ballot initiatives.
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“This Is a Gut Punch”: LGBTQ Groups React to Trump’s Win
Leading LGBTQ rights groups were dismayed by the results of the presidential election and its potentially harmful impact on the community.
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A Brutal Loss: Election 2024
Buoyed by economic and cultural angst, Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to become the U.S. President once again.
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Sarah McBride Makes History as First Trans Member of Congress
McBride, who HRC's Kelly Robinson called a "history-making champion," trounced her Republican opponent 58% to 42%.
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Brian Sims is the Ultimate Election Warrior
With LGBTQ rights under attack, Agenda PAC CEO Brian Sims urges politicians and voters to stand strong and fight back.
