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News (USA)
Gavin Grimm named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
Grimm is challenging his school district in court for discrimination after he was blocked from using the boys’ bathroom because he is transgender.
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Commentary
Adult behavior sets a deadly example for youth by encouraging bullying
Cyber-bullying is a pervasive threat to the well-being of LGBTQ youth.
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News (USA)
Google Home ad reminds us that gay parents start their day like any others
Because gay dads struggle with getting their kids out the door in the morning too.
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News (USA)
Iowa athletic director defends decision to fire lesbian administrator in court
The former associate athletic director said her career dreams have been dashed thanks to her treatment at University of Iowa and her resulting lawsuit.
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Life
Scottish council candidate compares being gay to her attraction to gorillas
Gisela Allen said she finds gorillas “very attractive” but that, unlike gays, she doesn’t go around telling everyone what she’s into.
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News (USA)
UC Berkeley students cry ‘free speech’ over cancelled Ann Coulter visit
Coulter’s visit was cancelled due to security concerns, but student organizers are threatening to sue, alleging a violation of their free speech rights.
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Life
Miami’s Chay Reed is the ninth reported transgender woman murdered this year
A friend remembered her as “a light” who was “always trying to make everyone around her happy.”
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News (USA)
‘License to discriminate’ advocates make their stand against LGBTQ protections
Missouri’s intense debate is between “religious freedom” advocates and those who want to love whomever they want without getting fired.
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News (USA)
Watch this week’s LGBTQ news you can use: Chechnya, Roy Moore, adoption & more
Why do Alabama lawmakers think barring gay adoptions will increase the number of children who find loving homes?
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Life
Faith-based youth shelter turns down $3k donation from Portland Gay Men’s Chorus
Hearts With A Mission says it declined the donation in an effort to avoid the controversy of being associated with the gay chorus.
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Life
Hawaii lawmakers reject bill seeking equal access to fertility treatments
The bill sought to extend that insurance mandate to same-sex female couples, single women and surrogate mothers that gay male couples rely on to have a child.
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News (USA)
Police sources claim Aaron Hernandez killed friend to hide his bisexuality
Multiple law enforcement officials said the ex-NFL player’s desire to keep his bisexuality a secret could have been a motive in his murder of a former friend.
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Commentary
Bill O’Reilly may be out of a job, but his destructive legacy will remain
O’Reilly’s success at appealing to like-minded viewers made him and Fox into cable news leaders.
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Life
Police officer killed in Paris terrorist attack was out and proud
Officer Xavier Jugelé was a proud gay man and a committed policeman.
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News (USA)
First 100 Days: Trump’s troubled record on transgender issues
The list of what the president’s accomplished is a lot shorter than what he’s failed to accomplish for trans Americans.
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News (USA)
‘Little Big Shots’ singer tells Ellen he used to get beat up for wearing makeup
This kid has both great pipes and killer cheekbones, which he can show off with the amazing gift Ellen gave him.
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News (World)
Chechnya’s president vows to eliminate LGBTQ community by start of Ramadan
An already dire situation in Chechnya is ramping up, and neither its president nor Russian President Vladimir Putin are admitting there’s an issue.
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News (World)
Lesbian rocker leaves social media after being taunted by this hateful meme
The message featuring Christian musician Vicky Beeching’s face has been shared nearly 20,000 times.
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News (USA)
Hundreds of thousands raise awareness of bullying by silencing their voices
The annual event, sponsored by GLSEN, is aimed at showing support for LGBTQ youth by taking a day-long vow of silence.