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Spurs’ Gregg Popovich criticizes Trump’s bullying of gays, minorities
“He is in charge of our country,” Popovich said. “That’s disgusting.”
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Gay billionaire Peter Thiel joins Donald Trump’s transition team
Thiel contributed $1.25 million to Trump’s campaign and spoke at the Republican National Convention, where he told the crowd he’s “proud to be gay.”
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7 silver linings in the dark cloud of President-elect Donald Trump
Recreational marijuana will now be legal in five (maybe six) states, including the most populous, California. All things considered, perfect timing.
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Children share their fears about Trump and a ‘culture of violence’
“It seems like he just takes what people are afraid of and makes them even more scared of it,” said Evan, a white seventh-grader in Fayetteville, Georgia.
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News (USA)
Half of Massachusetts sorority quits in protest of opposition to trans recruit
Although national officials ultimately decided to accept a trans recruit, by then the damage had already been done.
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News (USA)
‘Gay families = burn in hell’ and other post-election messages of hate and racism
The Twitter feed of a New York City newspaper editor is overflowing with horrible examples of racism and homophobia.
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Commentary
How shaming your friends for sharing their opinion helped Donald Trump win
We were surprised by Clinton’s loss because “Donald supporters were being shamed into not supporting him out loud.”
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News (USA)
Rage against the (voting) machine: 4th night of protests against Trump
“We reject the president-elect!” chanted protesters in Portland, where police labeled the demonstration a riot.
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Commentary
5 Reasons why the swamp in D.C. will not be drained
The list of Trump’s potential cabinet members doesn’t include anyone that is interested in actual reform.
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News (USA)
Professor who predicted a Donald Trump win also predicts he will be impeached
Professor Allan Lichtman believes the GOP will impeach Donald Trump because they cannot control him and would prefer a President Mike Pence.
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News (USA)
Police release body camera footage from Pulse massacre
The footage takes you into the Orlando nightclub while officers hunted the gunman and tried to save lives.
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News (USA)
Heartbroken New Yorker runs into Hillary Clinton on post-election hike
“Now, I’m not one for signs but I think I’ll definitely take this one.”
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Sorry, Chris Christie! Mike Pence is taking your job — Again
The New Jersey governor had led the transition team since May, reportedly “over the objections of Trump’s son-in-law.”
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News (USA)
LGBTQ rights will likely suffer under a Donald Trump presidency, say advocates
“This is a devastating loss for our community,” says a spokesman for the HRC. “It is something a lot of folks are still trying to wrap their heads around.”
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News (USA)
Preexisting condition? Your health coverage may go poof once Trump is president
It appears Trump wants to replace ObamaCare with “high-risk pools,” an unproven “special” insurance program.
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News (USA)
Are U.S. voters electing fewer and fewer LGBTQ candidates?
Four states —Delaware, Hawaii, South Dakota, and West Virginia — lost their only LGBTQ state legislator. There are now 14 states without any out state lawmakers.
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Commentary
Celebrating our veterans five years after the end of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
“At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them.”
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News (USA)
George Takei offers sneak peak at precious memories he’s donated to a museum
The actor and activist donated personal and professional items, including costumes, correspondence, and photographs.
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Life
White supremacists plan parade to celebrate Trump’s election victory
“White supremacists who backed his candidacy are jumping for joy. They think they now have their man in the White House.”
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News (USA)
Sign of things to come: Trump names member of hate group to transition team
Ken Blackwell, a senior fellow at the Family Research Council, will be plotting Donald Trump’s domestic policy.