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News (USA)
‘Fathers and Family’ event hosted by Betsy DeVos features anti-LGBTQ groups
Trump’s education secretary welcomed one of the groups she had distanced herself from during her confirmation hearings.
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Life
Lesbian nominated to be prime minister of Serbia
The historically homophobic Balkan state must still approve her selection, and its decision is expected next week.
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News (USA)
UPDATED: Commerce Department walks back attempt to kill LGBT protections
The apparent rollback of explicit protections follows Donald Trump’s decision not to recognize Pride Month.
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News (World)
Gang leaves gay teen brain dead after beating, burning, & raping him for hours
This is beyond bullying: a brutal attack on a classmate who was ridiculed for being effeminate.
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News (USA)
Gay couple’s story of young love surviving years & distance is melting hearts
The couple wants to be an example, especially to young LGBTQ people of color, that “they can live their whole truth and be happy and in love together.”
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Commentary
Rising in rebellion against ‘tyrants’ & ‘radicals’ means supporting gun control
Conservatives say we can’t control gun ownership so citizens can defend themselves against “tyrants.” But who is lining their pockets while allowing us to die?
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Life
BREAKING: Jurors in Bill Cosby trial say they are deadlocked
Jurors told the judge they are unable to reach a verdict but they’ve been asked to keep trying.
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News (USA)
13th transgender murder victim of 2017: Josie Berrios
Police arrested a suspect who is charged with setting fire to the victim’s body.
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News (USA)
KKK members crashed a historic Pride parade
Meanwhile, the police department made some strange social media postings that seemed to support the KKK.
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Commentary
Meet the queer man changing what people think of Planned Parenthood
Patrick Comerford’s job is to organize and train, but advocating for LGBTQ healthcare is his life’s work.
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Trump visits lesbian officer injured saving Republican congressmen from shooter
She’s one of two Capitol Police officers injured while preventing a massacre on a Virginia baseball field.
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News (USA)
Equality March participant allegedly assaulted by anti-LGBTQ protester
The situation turned violent after the man grabbed a protester’s antigay sign, and he allegedly responded by getting physically aggressive.
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Life
How to watch the live celebration for rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker
It’s Flag Day, and what could be a more appropriate day to honor the man who gave the world the Pride flag?
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News (World)
It’s official: Leo Varadkar is now Ireland’s first gay prime minister
He’s also the youngest, and the first of both Irish and Indian descent.
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Commentary
How many shootings will it take before real gun control comes to America?
Another episode of gun violence today, this time wounding a Republican congressman among others. Can anything change the depressing trend?
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Commentary
When is it okay to use the n-word?
Because language is a public enterprise, the notion that one ethnic group has property rights to the term is an absurdly narrow argument.
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News (USA)
First look at Matt Bomer playing a trans woman in latest movie made by cis men
The film made headlines last summer after another cisgender actor was cast to play a trans woman.
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News (USA)
This guide to charities is now flagging dozens of hate groups
Guidestar is being hailed for identifying non-profits that oppose LGBTQ rights for their hateful rhetoric and policies.
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Life
Students shocked after Trump supporters paint over their Pride display
Shortly after seniors painted the school’s spirit rock in honor of LGBTQ Pride, other students painted over it with a pro-Trump message.
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News (USA)
What convinces conservative voters to support full LGBTQ equality?
A few messages really seem to change the attitude of those initially opposed to transgender public accommodations protections.