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3 Veterans Affairs hospitals get top HRC rating
HRC labeled three VA hospitals in Ohio as “leaders” in providing care to LGBT people.
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Gay men at risk of syphilis in South, report says
Syphilis has been on the rise for the last 15 years, even though it can be treated with antibiotics.
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Stephen Colbert made a gay Putin meme… because he can
Is Stephen Colbert trying to start an internet meme war with Russia?
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News (World)
100 lashes for men caught having gay sex in Indonesia
Morality offenses in this province are punishable by up to 100 lashes.
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Commentary
‘Two maidens’ of Pompeii have male DNA, now ‘gay lovers’
The media highlights the possibility that two men holding each other in Pompeii 2000 years ago were “gay lovers.”
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Life
Gay Seattle mayor denies sex abuse claims, calling them ‘simply not true’
On Friday Murray said the most recent accuser’s allegations “are simply not true” and said he felt sad for the “troubled” individual.
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Commentary
Did President Trump just take action based on (temporary) empathy?
While history will determine the efficacy and consequences of Trump’s decision, why did it take choking and dying babies to ignite Trump’s humanity?
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Film company protests R rating for trans teen drama ‘3 Generations’
“The fact that an R rating would prevent high school students from seeing this film would truly be a travesty,” said TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein in a statement.
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Transgender University of Wisconsin employees sue over insurance cuts
The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of anthropology graduate student Alina Boyden and cancer researcher Shannon Andrews.
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Life
Watch trans children & their parents read positive affirmations: ‘I am who I am’
In their last “Affirmation” video, The Scene asked dads to write affirmations for their daughters. This time, they focused on transgender children.
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News (USA)
NBA says N.C. law change makes Charlotte eligible to host 2019 All-Star Game
Charlotte was scheduled to host the game this year, but the NBA relocated it because of the law also commonly referred to as the “bathroom bill.”
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Life
New Mexico becomes latest state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The state’s Republican governor signed the bill banning “conversion therapy” — which does not apply to clergy — into law Friday.
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Life
Judge compares transgender teen Gavin Grimm to civil rights icons
The judge used an inconsequential ruling to recognize the 17-year-old as a transgender rights champion, comparing him to the Virginia couple that fought the interracial marriage ban.
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News (USA)
Finally: Court strikes down last ban on gay & lesbian foster parents in US
After decades of discrimination, Nebraska is the last state in the nation to end its ban on lesbians and gays who want to adopt children.
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News (USA)
United by Syria strike: White nationalist antigay isolationists troll Trump
Even Milo Yiannopoulos turned his back on his “Daddy,” calling the U.S. strike “fake” and “gay.”
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Life
Ft. Lauderdale mayor defends upcoming appearance with hate group leader
Mayor Jack Seiler has tried to weasel out, saying he didn’t have a say in choosing Focus on the Family President Jim Daly as the keynote speaker.
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News (USA)
He’s 19 & running for office in Georgia after being mocked for his ‘lifestyle’
If elected, Andrew Niquette will make history as the youngest member of Georgia’s General Assembly.
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Life
Did Republicans vote for The Donald because of The Hair?
Republicans are more likely to vote for well-groomed candidates than Democrats, and one researcher says it may be because they are less well-informed.
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News (USA)
Sorry, bigots: Target boycott didn’t even make a dent
The corporation reports the impact of the American Family Association’s action was too insignificant to report to investors.
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News (USA)
BREAKING: Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court Justice
It’s done. The high court now has a conservative majority of 5 justices.