All posts tagged "LGBTQ"
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Kate Brown becomes nation’s first bisexual governor
Kate Brown is now the first out LGBT person to serve as governor in the U.S.
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Outrage over Urban Outfitters
LGBT and Jewish groups blast clothing store for selling tapestry bearing Holocaust symbol
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6 hilariously offensive LGBT episodes from the shows of Seth MacFarlane
Six hilariously offensive LGBT episodes from the shows of Seth MacFarlane.
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Kansas governor rescinds protections for LGBT state employees
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback cancels protections for LGBT state employees
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NGLF Leadership Institute Accepting Applications
The Next Generation Leadership Foundation (NGLF), a locally-based national nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and cultivating potential LGBT leaders, announced on Feb. 3 that it...
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Homophobic Russian politician lashes out at lesbians who kissed in front of him
“I also have a good sense of humor. I will perhaps continue this joke by closing their gay club in St. Petersburg, or ban them...
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Bill would prioritize LGBT rights as part of U.S. foreign policy
Legislation that would direct the State Department to make international LGBT rights a priority of American foreign policy was reintroduced in both houses of Congress.
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Conversion Therapy Ban Fails in Va. House
A Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee on Wednesday dealt the final blow to hopes for a bill that would have prohibited the practice of so-called...
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Chilean Congress votes in favor of same-sex civil unions
Chile’s Congress has approved a law which will introduce civil unions for same-sex couples, AFP reports. While Chile has, particularly in recent years, made great...
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Jacobson Elected State Board of Education President
The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) voted on Wednesday, Jan. 22 to elect openly gay SBOE member Jack Jacobson as president of the board,...
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D.C. is “working toward innovative equality” according to HRC’s State Index
“States in this category have marriage equality, robust LGBT non-discrimination laws, the most protections for transgender people. Many are working on innovative laws and policies...
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Obama urged to take action against Gambia for anti-LGBT law
President Obama is facing pressure to take further action against the Gambia for a recently enacted anti-LGBT law.
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Bowser taps Alexander-Reid to head newly named LGBT Affairs office
Mayor Bowser taps Sheila Alexander-Reid to head newly named LGBT Affairs office
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Obama declares marriage equality a “civil right” in historic State of the Union
President Obama described same-sex couples’ right to marry as a “civil right” during his State of the Union address.
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Hate Crimes Bill Dies in Va. Senate Committee
A bill that would have added sexual orientation and gender identification to the definition of what constitutes a hate crime failed to gain the necessary...
