News + Politics
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Puerto Rico drops defense of same-sex marriage ban
The government of Puerto Rico announced Friday it will no longer defend the U.S. territory’s ban on same-sex marriage. Justice Secretary Cesar Miranda told reporters...
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Jeb Bush: “People have a right” to discriminate against gays
–Republican presidential contender and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, speaking to reporters in Atlanta, Georgia regarding a proposed piece of legislation which would legalize “religious...
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Christian conference: Prepare for martyrdom over same-sex marriage
–Sandy Rios, director of governmental affairs for the American Family Association and Fox News contributor, speaking at a conference titled “U-Turn: A Conversation with Pastors on...
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Log Cabin Republicans accuses Obama administration of ignoring Iran’s human rights abuses
A new ad implicates the Obama administration with ignoring Iran's human rights abuses
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The Bold and the Beautiful introduces transgender character
The Bold and Beautiful introduces a transgender character
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Bowser to honor “Sheroes” of LGBT movement
As part of Women’s History Month, the Office of GLBT Affairs, partnering with the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy & Initiatives and the Mayor’s Office...
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A Home with Heart
“If I can make it, anyone can,” says Ruby Corado as she walks around an empty three-story house in Columbia Heights. The building is in...
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Barney Frank: Schock spent too much time in the gym for a straight man
–Former Rep. Barney Frank, who came out in 1987, speaking with Business Insider about Rep. Aaron Schock. Schock has faced constant speculation with regards his...
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Aaron Schock’s father: My son isn’t gay, he’s just different
–Dr. Richard Schock, father of Congressman Aaron Schock, speaking with Chicago’s ABC7. “Aaron is a little different,” his father said, addressing the rampant rumors over...
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Cruz and Lankford introduce resolution of disapproval to overturn Council bill
Cruz and Lankford introduce resolution of disapproval to overturn Council bill
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One Direction’s Liam Payne: Zayn and I kissed
— Liam Payne, of British boy band One Direction, speaking with We Love Pop magazine about kissing band member, Zayn Malik. “I ended up kissing...
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Gay Italian politician to D&G: “Homophobia kills”
–Nichi Vendola, president of Italian region Apulia and leader of the Left Ecology Freedom party, as well as one of the country’s two openly gay regional leaders, speaking...
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Democrats reintroduce anti-bullying bill in Congress
Democratic lawmakers are seeking to end harassment on college campuses
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Aaron Schock resigns from Congress
Anti-LGBT Rep. Aaron Schock will step down March 31
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Transgender inmate asks Supreme Court to hear medical care case
Supreme Court asked to hear a transgender inmate’s appeal of a ruling denying her gender reassignment surgery
