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“No one likes a faggot” & other lessons learned from my first love
I was angry. I was scared. I was young and stupid. I did a horrible thing.
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Researchers remove HIV from mice using gene editing technology
Researchers at Temple University said they were able to cut HIV DNA out of the genetic code of mice.
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Top democrat announces opposition to anti-LGBT Army Secretary nominee
Green is a jarring contrast to President Obama’s choice of Eric Fanning for the post. Fanning was the first openly gay leader of one of the military branches.
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Trump grants antigay clergy ‘free speech & religious liberty’ protections
The president declared he’s directed the Department of Justice to “develop new rules” to ensure religious free speech.
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Pride is longer & stronger on Long Island
More people. More events. More fun. More Pride.
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Why this gay man spray painted anti-gay graffiti on his church is just sad
George Nathaniel Stang confessed to staging the act of vandalism and apologized for “creating more hate.”
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Watch here as Trump signs ‘religious freedom’ executive order
We’re monitoring the livestream as religious leaders talk about “evildoers” and those “persecuted for their faith.”
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Sources indicate Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire this summer
It is unclear how the election may have shaped Kennedy’s thinking, but he appears to have a warmer relationship with Trump and his family than was known.
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Alabama governor signs law to allow discrimination against LGBT parents
“Same-sex couples would make it all about them. It’s not.”
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‘Morning Joe’ hosts Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski are engaged
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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#FireColbert: Stephen Colbert responds to accusations of homophobia
“Welcome to the Late Show. I’m your host, Stephen Colbert. Still? Am I still the host?”
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Trump’s religious freedom order expected to spare LGBTQ people, for now
The order would make it easier churches to engage in political activity thereby allowing evangelicals to support Republicans from the pulpit.
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Mass. moves to outlaw voter petitions aimed at hurting LGBTQ & other minorities
Pro-LGBTQ lawmakers want to shut the door on anti-trans activists who are trying to undo hard-fought civil rights.
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Woman found guilty for laughing at Jeff Sessions, faces a year in prison
Desiree Fairooz laughed during the confirmation hearing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions, at the thought that he treats all Americans fairly.
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PA State Rep. Brian Sims under investigation for alleged ethics violations
Pennsylvania’s first out lawmaker reportedly denies any wrongdoing.
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Major League Baseball scores a hit for LGBTQ fans during Pride month
Pro baseball teams are standing by our side and showing they are in favor of LGBTQ rights.
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This drunken lawbreaker is not Hillary Clinton
The woman arrested early Tuesday after a police chase through two states is actually 36-year-old Holly Lynn Donahoo, of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Christian bakers continue to refuse service to same-sex couples
The family-run shop apparently hasn’t changed its ways, despite repeatedly losing in court.
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Civil rights groups to Trump: Prepare for battle over ‘religious freedom’ order
There is a demonstration happening outside the White House to visibly show their religion doesn’t trump our rights.
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Trump administration will gut transgender healthcare protections
The rollback would also affect pregnant women.