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Transgender woman gets settlement in workplace discrimination suit
She said in the suit that managers did not treat her fairly and she was wrongly denied access to the women’s locker room.
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News (USA)
Lawyer: Constitution protects Wyoming judge’s right to discriminate
An attorney for the ethics commission called the case “a low point and a black mark in the history of the judiciary in Wyoming.”
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News (USA)
Helping trans people find their authentic voices
Christie Block of New York City teaches trans people vocal skills that suit their individual needs as they transition.
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News (USA)
God’s wrath? Flood destroys Tony Perkins’ home
The Right-wing Christian leader is questioning why his home was wrecked by what he called a “flood of biblical proportions.”
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News (USA)
No jail for Hasidic members of ‘neighborhood watch’ who beat gay man
The men were part of a Jewish security patrol that beat and hurled antigay slurs at Taj Patterson, a gay black man.
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News (USA)
Congrats to the brides! Salt Lake City’s out mayor marries her partner
“We have always been bonded by love, but now we are joined by law,” Jackie Biskupski posted on Facebook.
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News (World)
Will Sweden deport gay Liberian refugee to his homophobic homeland?
“In prison I’ll be beaten and raped every day until I am released and leave the country again,” said Andrew Nagbe.
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News (USA)
Olympic swimmer dedicates silver medal to girlfriend
Rachele Bruni, Italy’s only out LGBTQ Olympian publicly thanked her “beloved,” and told reporters that was her girlfriend.
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News (USA)
Lady Gaga will play lead role in remake of ‘A Star Is Born’
Gaga will share the spotlight with Bradley Cooper, who will also direct the film.
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News (USA)
Lesbian legislator who voted against marriage equality loses election
Hawaiian state representative Jo Jordan was the only out legislator in the United States to vote against marriage equality.
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News (USA)
Is this tweet from Ellen DeGeneres racist?
Ellen DeGeneres is taking heat on social media from people upset with a photoshopped picture she posted on Twitter.
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News (USA)
The bitter queen’s revenge: Gawker sold to Univision for $135 million
The case gained additional notoriety when it was revealed rightwing billionaire Peter Thiel had secretly bankrolled the lawsuit as revenge for outing him.
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News (USA)
US Navy officially names ship after gay rights hero Harvey Milk
Milk served in the Navy for four years before he began a career in San Francisco city government and gay rights activism.
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Commentary
Trans scholar haunted by frightening brush with Tulsa campus police
When Sj Miller was surrounded by four armed campus police officers, the teacher feared for their life.
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News (USA)
Lucy Lawless: next Xena should be a black lesbian
The star who made “Xena: Warrior Princess” a fan favorite wants to see the reboot go further than ever before.
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News (USA)
New federal guidelines: bathroom access a ‘must’ for trans Americans
The EEOC announced that trans people don’t need to have a medical procedure to qualify to use appropriate bathrooms.
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Commentary
Baltimore HIV clinic tries to stop union organizing by firing workers
Chase Brexton Health Care has fired five longtime employees in an attempt to intimidate workers out of demanding better working conditions.
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News (USA)
E! cancels ‘I Am Cait’
“It’s time for the next adventure,” said Caitlyn Jenner in a tweet confirming tabloid speculation that there will be no 3rd season.
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News (World)
Tom Daley: no, I’m not married
A recent tweet by the Olympic bronze medalist’s boyfriend sends the rumor mill into overdrive.
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News (USA)
Trans women in crisis due to national shortage of ‘life-saving’ meds
Suppliers reportedly predicted the shortage will last until at least October.