All posts tagged "defense"
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George Santos Defends JD Vance Drag Photo
The ex-GOP congressman says Vance's costume is "definitely not drag," and advises VP nominee to attack the Left for supporting drag queens.
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Ex-Judge Fired for Gay Porn Side-Hustle Fights Back
Former judge Gregory Locke took to social media to insist he broke no ethics rules, and did not perform any on-camera activities during work hours.
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LGBTQ Ukrainians fear crackdown amid Russian occupation
LGBTQ Ukrainians view Russia as an existential threat to their freedom and safety, pointing to its hostility toward LGBTQ rights.
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Virginia Tech football player accused of killing Tinder acquaintance after learning they were born male
Suspect claims he punched and stomped the victim after their sexual encounter, leaving them "bubbling and gurgling"
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Republican lawmaker apologizes after calling LGBTQ people “deviant sexuality”
New Hampshire Rep. Dick Marston made the comment during debate over pro-LGBTQ legislation
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ANC Rainbow Caucus urges DC Council to ban LGBTQ “panic” defenses
Bill's passage has been delayed by COVID-19 pandemic and increased workload for Judiciary Committee
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Washington becomes tenth state to ban gay or trans panic defense
Bill now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature into law
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New Jersey Senate approves bill banning gay or trans “panic” defense
Bill now heads to desk of Gov. Phil Murphy for his signature into law
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Congressional bill would ban use of gay and trans panic defenses
Bill would prevent defendants from using a victim's LGBTQ identity to justify crimes like murder and assault
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Rhode Island lawmakers considering bill to ban “gay or trans panic” defense
The American Bar Association has previously urged states to pass similar laws
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Texas man uses “gay panic” defense to avoid jail time for killing neighbor
James Miller claimed he stabbed his neighbor after unwanted sexual advances
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Illinois governor signs “gay panic” and trans birth certificate bills into law
Both measures hope to bring a greater degree of equality to LGBTQ Illinoisans
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Navy’s top sailor open to transgender military service
The Navy’s most senior enlisted sailor speaks out on transgender military service
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Defense bill with anti-gay provision under veto threat
The White House has threatened to veto a defense spending bill that includes an anti-gay provision advocates say would open the door to discrimination in...
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House Republicans seek to expand “conscience clause” in defense bill
House Republicans are again attempting to adopt protections for religious liberty in the military that would open the door to discrimination in the wake of...
