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Two-spirit Sioux Falls woman second reported transgender murder of 2017
“While the investigation is ongoing, we see that gender and race often play a role in the escalation of violence toward transgender people.”
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LGBTQ activists reflect on Barack Obama’s legacy of support
Obama’s administration has made more than 125 changes to regulations and policies to expand LGBTQ rights.
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In inaugural speech, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper says he’ll fight discrimination
“When a law attempts to make any North Carolinian less in the eyes of their fellow citizens, I will fight it. I will stand up for you if the Legislature cannot or will not.”
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Narcissist-elect Trump is spreading a foul-smelling political fertilizer
Doo doo, metaphoric and otherwise, acts as effective fertilizer that nurtures the growth and flourishing of green leaves of political resistance.
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California first in nation to fund inmate’s gender confirmation surgery
Quine’s case led the state to become the first to set standards for transgender inmates to apply to receive state-funded sex-reassignment surgery.
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BMI removes Kim Burrell from gospel event after anti-gay sermon surfaced
The organization said it wanted the focus to remain on the songwriters and the music.
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This man turned his coming out into a literal Christmas gift to his family
“Christmas is about family. Coming out means sharing a deeply personal secret with the family. Sounds like it has a lot to do with Christmas.”
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California’s ban on taxpayer funded travel to four states goes into effect
Non-essential travel to Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kansas has been banned due to their anti-LGBTQ laws.
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Man clings to life after being thrown from bridge by rejected suitor
If he survives, he’ll likely never walk again.
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Highlights bows to pressure and finally features same-sex parents for first time
Take that, One Million Moms!
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UK study: Bathroom signage should describe what — not who — is inside
Participants suggested that bathroom signage indicate what can be found in the bathroom, e.g. toilets with urinals, toilets without urinals, larger toilet with grab bars.
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Bestselling author claims she’s being ‘attacked’ on Twitter for being straight
It’s hard being a straight, white, has-been young adult author. Just ask S.E. Hinton.
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Hospital worker quits when boss demands she delete pride flag screensaver
“People might say, ’Oh, it’s just a screen saver, get over it. But it is so much more than that.”
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Gay YouTube star Manny MUA becomes Maybelline’s first male model
Maybelline’s first male brand ambassador is a gay YouTube celebrity famous for his makeup tutorials.
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Ryan Reynolds thinks Deadpool should have a boyfriend in the sequel and we agree
There was a lot of talk about how Deadpool’s pansexuality would be shown onscreen ahead of the film’s release, but it was – at most – hinted at.
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Coachella owner denies homophobia, blames ‘fake news’
The foundation gave a combined $190,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom, the National Christian Foundation, and the Family Research Council.
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One week into 2017, Mississippi reports year’s first transgender murder
“If everyone in the U.S. were murdered at the rate young black trans women and femmes are, there’s no doubt that the public would consider this a crisis of massive proportions.”
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Orlando honors Pulse victims with rainbow colored stadium seating
The City of Orlando announced 49 new seats in its new major league soccer stadium to honor the victims of the Pulse shooting last year.
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Religious exemption bills aren’t on Georgia GOP leaders’ priority list
Georgia’s Republican leadership is shifting away from the issue that has prompted accusations of discrimination and fears of economic damage in past years.
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Gay Indiana mayor joins crowded field to lead national Democrats
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is barely known outside northern Indiana, but he brings a distinctive resume to the campaign.