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Wall of Love to block Westboro’s hate at Philly anti-trans protest
“This event is necessary because it is important that the world see the Trans* community is a loving community.”
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Life
Suspect in Grindr serial killing faces charges from victims who lived
Stephen Pool, accused of killing four gay men in London, faces 17 new charges including poisoning and sexual assault against eight more men.
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Newsflash: This sheriff’s candidate wants you to know he’s not gay
Since Scott M. Vecchi is a law enforcement professional and he’s not gay. Or anti-Semitic. He’s “sorry to break your heart.”
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Commentary
Tim Kaine’s evolution on marriage equality was painful to watch
When it came to marriage equality, Kaine was a cross between a pretzel and a waffle.
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News (USA)
John Oliver’s recap of the Republican convention is everything you want
Watch John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight segment and try not to laugh – and maybe cry because you know he’s right.
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News (USA)
Judge to monitor Kansas’ actions on gay marriage for three years
The judge issued a permanent injunction barring the state from treating same-sex couples differently than opposite-sex couples
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News (USA)
Arrested: Man threatens FL Attorney General Pam Bondi over LGBT rights
The county worker from central Florida accused her of hating gays and taking bribes from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
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News (USA)
NBA will consider new All-Star Game host city’s record on LGBT rights
“Has your city, county/parish, and/or state passed anti-discrimination laws that are applicable to all persons?”
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Hate group leader claims Republican Party formed to fight gay marriage
Wait. What? Did he really just say that?
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News (USA)
DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will resign after convention
The fall is a stunning one for the tough-talking Florida representative who became the first woman elected to chair the DNC.
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Democratic Convention will include first openly transgender speaker
“I’m honored for this opportunity to share my story and to be the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention.”
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Colorado baker takes gay wedding cake case to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Colorado baker claims that being forced to make wedding cakes for same-sex couples violates his right to freedom of speech.
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News (USA)
Clinton’s turn: Guide to the Democratic National Convention
First lady Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders are both scheduled to speak on Monday.
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News (World)
Elton John: LGBT people must be part of AIDS fight in Africa
Elton John said he wants to ensure that LGBT people are protected if they are denied medical treatment or arrested.
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Life
Against gender roles and other binaries? Blame monotheistic religion.
Central to monotheism is the notion of “dualism:” the belief in binary oppositions with no nuance or middle positions in the universe.
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News (USA)
A year after easing ban on gay adults, Boy Scouts see numbers rise
There are no official statistics on how many gay adults have been accepted as BSA leaders since the ban was eased.
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News (World)
This is how Tanzania is cracking down on gays: banning lube
Gays have been rounded-up at clubs and arrested in recent months under a law against men having sex with men, punishable by life imprisonment.
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News (USA)
Gov. McCrory blames ‘total P.C. B.S.’ for loss of $100M All-Star game
One democrat said the league’s decision will have an impact at the polls: “There is a very good chance the All-Star Game just cost him the election.”
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News (USA)
Secrets from GOP’s first openly LGBTQ member of its plank committee
Hoff said as time wore on, she came to realize how “out-of-step” the Republican platform committee was with the nation and her own party.
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Life
Embarrassment for Clinton and Democrats: 19,000 DNC emails leaked
Emails show DNC officials scoffing at Bernie Sanders and his supporters and in one instance, questioning his commitment to his Jewish religion.