News + Politics
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Starbucks Accused of Removing Pride Decorations
Coffee giant Starbucks is denying accusations that its managers are taking down Pride decorations to avoid anti-LGBTQ backlash.
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‘A-List: Dallas’ Star Allegedly Stole Thousands From Gay Men
James Doyle, a former reality TV star, is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from unsuspecting gay men in Oklahoma. Doyle appeared on the show...
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Americans Oppose Anti-LGBTQ Religious-Based Discrimination
A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of U.S. adults oppose allowing individuals to justify denying services to LGBTQ people by citing their personal...
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U.S. Warns Americans About Travel to Uganda
The U.S. State Department has issued an advisory warning Americans about traveling to Uganda following the passage of a sweeping anti-LGBTQ law. The State Department...
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Pride Flags Destroyed Outside New York City’s Stonewall Inn
New York City police area searching for three suspects who vandalized rainbow-colored Pride flags in a park outside the historic Stonewall Inn, the bar where...
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Greek Orthodox Priest Accused of Cruising on Grindr
A high-ranking Greek Orthodox priest in Southern Australia has been placed on temporary leave after allegations accusing him of cruising on Grindr surfaced. Screenshots from...
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Arlington Democrat Jonathan Dromgoole Hopes To Make History
Jonathan Dromgoole, an LGBTQ Latino running for the Arlington County Board, could become the first out LGBTQ immigrant elected in Virginia.
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Man Stops Track Meet, Alleging 9-Year-Old Girl is Transgender
A 9-year-old girl was verbally attacked and accused of being transgender by an obnoxious heckler at a school track and field event in Canada. During...
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Most Americans Oppose Trans Athletes Competing Based on Gender Identity
A new Gallup poll has found that opposition to transgender participation in sports, especially those designated for females, has increased over the past few years....
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New York’s Mayor Signs Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care
Mayor Eric Adams tells transgender community: “New York City has and will always be a welcoming home for you.”
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HRC Explains Its LGBTQ State of Emergency Declaration
Amid flood of bills targeting LGBTQ rights, advocacy group issues a guidebook to help LGBTQ people navigate various state laws.
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Anti-Trans Violence Only Received 48 Minutes of Media Coverage in 2022
Media Matters finds that cable and broadcast outlets largely ignored anti-transgender violence, except for a single mass shooting.
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Safe Space NOVA’s Pride Prom Enters “A New York State of Mind”
The alternative prom, being held at Virginia's Torpedo Factory, provides a safe, affirming, and celebratory space for LGBTQ high schoolers.
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Sen. Thom Tillis Censured by GOP For Backing LGBTQ Rights
Tillis was censured by the state party for voting against party lines on LGBTQ issues, as well as gun legislation.
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Arizona Governor Vetoes Transgender Restroom Ban
Arizona's governor vetoed a bill to bar transgender students from using restroom and locker room facilities matching their gender identity.
