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Growing list of Democrats boycotting Trump inauguration
More than 30 House Democrats plan to boycott President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, casting the Republican businessman as a threat to democracy.
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Commentary
Did homophobic minister Bishop Eddie Long die from untreated AIDS complications?
Long’s private life sent seismic shock waves across the black church community when news broke about his alleged sexcapades with four male teenagers.
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News (USA)
Would-be Education Secretary will face tough questions about LGBT rights
Democrats are raising concerns about how her conservative Christian beliefs and advocacy for family values might impact minority and LGBT students.
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News (USA)
Members are trying to deny Obama entry to an exclusive country club
It’ll set you back $80,000 to apply for membership at the club and $9,600 in yearly fees.
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Life
Mother brutally stabs her teenage son to death because he was gay
She hired several local boys to beat the teen, then plunged a knife into his chest herself. His stepfather helped to hide the body.
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News (USA)
NC governor: Talks continue with GOP to repeal anti-transgender law HB2
A deal with legislative leaders to repeal a bill that directs which bathrooms transgender people can use in some buildings is still possible
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News (USA)
Pulse nightclub shooter’s wife arrested in connection with the attack
She’s facing charges in Florida including obstruction of justice.
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News (USA)
‘Reality TV’ campaigning is part of new political world
A young Republican is allowing a documentary film crew to shadow him as he considers a run this year to unseat New York City’s mayor, Democrat Bill de Blasio.
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News (USA)
The Ohio State men’s gymnastics team will make you want to do sports
Even without exercise, this will get your heart rate up.
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Commentary
Did Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream include LGBTQ people too?
The man who talked about social justice and civil rights for all people on a national stage did not reflect the same ethos concerning women and gays.
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News (USA)
Rebels with a cause: Thousands of women will march in Washington this weekend
Call them rebels with a cause. Or two. Or three. Or 10.
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News (World)
Polish gay couple wins right to marry in Portugal thanks to their haters
Jakub and David believe hateful responses to their videos helped persuade Portuguese officials to grant them an exemption to the usual document requirements.
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News (USA)
D.C. businesses pledge inauguration weekend profits to LGBTQ causes
All In Service organizers say the inauguration fundraising campaign is about “love and compassion for our diverse community.”
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Life
UC Davis Republicans cancel Milo Yiannopoulos event amid protests
Yiannopoulos claimed the event was cancelled by UC Davis due to “violence,” but University officials said there was no violence or property damage.
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Commentary
Killers aren’t the only ones to blame for the murders of transgender people
When we enforce or fail to be critical of societal gender roles, we become co-conspirators in violence against transgender people.
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News (USA)
Training aims to help police officers better serve LGBTQ community
LGBTQ individuals are at greater risk of experiencing victimization and data suggest hate crimes have risen since the November election.
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News (USA)
Jennifer Holliday backs out of Trump gig after protest from LGBTQ fans
The Broadway star apologized and said her career is deeply indebted to the LGBTQ community.
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Life
Christian radio host’s daughter comes out as bisexual in powerful letter
Her father, Rick Burgess, is cohost of syndicated right wing evangelical talk show Rick and Bubba.
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Life
LGBTQ equality among the causes inspiring Women’s March on Washington
The march is expected to draw more than the 200,000 people organizers are planning for, based on bus registrations and train bookings.
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Life
Republican lawmaker blocks anti-transgender bill in Indiana
The bill, authored by a state representative who is also an Elvis impersonator, would have banned transgender people from updating their birth certificates.