News + Politics
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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.
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Diana Ross Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Beyoncé
Only Beyoncé is big enough to surprise a crowd of more than 50,000 with the one and only Diana Ross.
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The Riley Roundup: Canada Warns Against LGBTQ Travel to the U.S.
From a Canadian travel advisory to an Iowa LGBTQ group banned from a Labor Day Parade, here are headlines you should know about.
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Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Erasing Trans People from Law
Following the lead of other conservative states, the “Women’s Bill of Rights” defines gendered terms based on biological sex.
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Fabian Nelson Is Mississippi’s First LGBTQ Elected Official
Fabian Nelson is poised to become Mississippi's first out LGBTQ elected official after winning a primary runoff in a Democratic district.
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Woman Stabs Two Men Outside of The Fireplace
Witnesses told police that the woman, identified as 35-year-old Mary Kennedy, attacked both victims without provocation.
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Blount Pride Attendance Doubles After DA Threatens to Prosecute
A Tennessee Pride festival's attendance doubled this year, despite threats to prosecute organizers under a law banning drag performances.
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Americans Are Throwing Trans Kids Under the School Bus
One of the ironic awakenings that unfolds as you age is that we don't really like fairness all that much. Especially not for kids.
