News + Politics
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ACLU, Lambda Legal Announce Virginia Lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Virginia, Lambda Legal, and the law firm Jenner and Block announced today at a press conference...
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Vodka Is No Tonic for Russia
Given that just a couple weeks ago I argued that LGBT people should avoid seeing the upcoming sci-fi film Ender's Game because it's based on...
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Stolen Republic
Benjamin Franklin said in 1787 that the Constitutional Convention had given America ''a republic, if you can keep it.'' We have struggled for 226 years...
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Pride House International calls on IOC to host LGBT safe space in Sochi
“We challenge the IOC to demonstrate its good faith by hosting under its aegis a Pride House in Sochi, open to all, athletes and visitors,...
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ENDA’s Democratic holdouts part of new coalition’s push for bipartisan Senate support
As Congress prepares to leave town Friday for a month-long summer recess, advocates are undertaking a multimillion dollar lobbying campaign to secure Senate passage of...
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Russian LGBT Network urges no Olympic boycott
“Do not boycott the Olympics – boycott homophobia! Stand in solidarity with people in Russia and bring LGBT pride and values of human rights and...
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Former Equality Maryland Staffer Seeking Delegate Seat
When it comes to the Maryland General Assembly's LGBT caucus, arguably eight is not enough. While Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery Co.) has been the most...
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Christine Quinn takes the lead in New York City mayor’s race
With Anthony Weiner’s chances of becoming the next mayor of New York City rapidly slipping from slim to none, out New York City Council Speaker...
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Gay marriage could boost Hawaiian economy by $200 million
Hawaii stands to gain $217 million in additional visitor spending if the state’s Legislature passes a marriage-equality law, according to a new report by the...
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New Ways Ministry welcomes pope’s comments on gay clergy
“Even if doesn’t drop the sin language, this is still a major step forward, and one that can pave the way for further...
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Protesters fail to halt Lithuanian LGBT Pride Parade
“It shows that we need to march until eggs aren’t thrown anymore and people can march freely and without fear.” Giedre Purvaneckiene, a Lithuanian legislator,...
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Pocan, Rangel bill seeks to amend records of discharged gay vets
Legislation that would direct Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to review and amend the records of veterans discharged due to their sexual orientation was formally...
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Appropriations bill provision seeks to ban LGBT discrimination in jury selection
Legislation that would prevent LGBT discrimination in the federal jury selection process was included in the Financial Services Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2014 after...
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Federal officials side with transgender student in discrimination settlement
Education and Justice Department officials have sided with a transgender student who faced discrimination in middle school in determining school districts cannot discriminate against students...
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HRC calls on NBC to expose Russia’s anti-gay law during Olympic coverage
In a letter to top executives of NBCUniversal, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin called on the network to expose Russia’s anti-gay laws during their...
