News + Politics
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Proponents embolded by White House support for ban on conversion therapy
For Apryl Prentiss, the news out of the White House last Wednesday was a validation. That was the day the White House responded to an...
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The Evolution of Hillary Clinton: From DOMA to Marriage Equality
As Clinton makes her case for the presidential nomination, it’s important to take note of her shifting LGBT positions
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Marco Rubio announces candidacy for 2016
Senator Marc Rubio (R., Florida) is throwing his hat into the ring for the GOP presidential nomination, joining Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Rubio, 43, spoke...
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Hillary Clinton makes it official: She’s running for president
Hillary Clinton makes it official in a cleverly concieved video.
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Vatican shutting out gay French ambassador
The Vatican is being accused of rejecting France’s nomination for ambassador to the Holy See, because the nominee is gay. France submitted its application to the...
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Washington Republicans: Shock therapy bad, talk therapy good for ex-gay treatment
Washington State Republicans this week failed to strip verbal counselling, or talk therapy, from a bill which seeks to ban aversion therapy — also known as...
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Hilary Swank: “A long way to go” to end transphobia
Actress says there's "a long way to go" to end transphobia
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World’s highest ranking transgender military officer: Words can’t express gender dysphoria
–Cate McGregor, Director of Research and Analysis in the Office of the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force and the most senior transgender military officer...
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White House now offers a gender-neutral restroom
–White House spokesman Jeff Tiller, speaking with CNN. The White House complex now offers a gender-neutral restroom, letting guests and staff use a restroom that...
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Maryland transgender birth certificate bills pass second hurdle
Maryland transgender and intersex residents are one step closer to being able to obtain new, unmarked versions of their birth certificates reflecting their correct gender, and...
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ISIS stone man to death for being gay
Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL, have released images of the horrific murder of a man in Syria accused of being gay. The...
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White House supports banning conversion therapy for minors
— Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, responding to a petition on the White House website which called for a ban on all...
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White House backs conversion therapy bans
The Obama administration on Wednesday came out in support of ending the practice of so-called “conversion” or “reparative” therapy on minors in an effort to...
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Has Barry Manilow married his male partner? (Update: He has!)
The National Enquirer says Barry tied the same-sex knot.
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NC’s Attorney General opposes anti-gay bills
— North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper (D.), speaking with the Associated Press. Cooper said if he was governor he would veto two proposed pieces of legislation...
