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George Takei lowers his shields, sets record ‘straight’ on gay Sulu
“…this was never about me or what I wanted,” Takei wrote, in a lengthy Facebook post clarifying his preference for straight Sulu.
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Commentary
Separating fact from fiction in arrest of trans woman for voyeurism
As conservatives crow, ‘we told you so,’ mainstream media have consistently failed to get the facts straight about this case.
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History at the Emmys: RuPaul scores first-ever nomination
The drag performer, whose “Drag Race” also got a nod for costumes, dedicated the nomination to “outsiders everywhere.”
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OMG, GOP! Trump and Cruz lock lips on new Cleveland billboard
Welcome to Cleveland, Republicans!
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News (World)
Guyana court to address ongoing arrests of crossdressers
Police are still arresting crossdressers despite a 2013 court ruling stating it is only a crime if done for an “improper purpose” such as prostitution.
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Ready, aim, tweet: cops hunt gunman who posted shocking antigay video
Detroit police are investigating the video as a possible hate crime.
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Trans bathroom law passes in Cleveland just as GOP lifts lid on Trump
A week before it is set to host the Republican National Convention, Cleveland passes a measure protecting transgender people.
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Report: Trump will pick Hoosier homophobe Mike Pence for VP spot
In a nod to social conservative who doubt his sincerity, Trump will pick Indiana Governor Mike Pence to be his running mate.
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North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law leaves Duke with hole in its schedule
Because of H.B.2, the university’s basketball schedule now says “TBA.”
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Broadcaster claims Pokémon Go has infested churches with cyber-demons
Grab onto your tin foil hat. This one’s a doozy.
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News (USA)
Virginia school board takes trans bathroom case to Supreme Court
The school board wants the Supreme Court to put Grimm’s district court case on hold.
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News (USA)
University of Iowa will lay off lesbian who sued for discrimination
The school has informed former senior associate athletic director Jane Meyer that her position as a project manager will be eliminated.
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News (USA)
Will LGBT curriculum be taught in California schools soon?
Implementation of the lessons was slowed by two failed attempts by opponents to overturn the decision to teach LGBT history in schools.
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News (USA)
Tale of two platforms: GOP targets porn, gays while Dems go after guns
The GOP platform lists porn as a health crisis but somehow overlooks guns, the Zika virus and climate change, while the Democrats have upped the ante on LGBT rights and gun control.
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Commentary
Republican platform tries to reverse Earth’s rotation on LGBT rights
While Superman performed his trip back in time for the good of Lois Lane, the Republican Party takes flight to reverse people’s rights for political expediency.
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News (USA)
Transgender woman arrested in Idaho after changing room incident
A transgender woman has been arrested for allegedly taking pictures of another woman changing her clothes in a Target dressing room.
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News (USA)
Grand Theft Auto mod adds pride parade to game to honor Orlando
The reason why this could be problematic will be stunningly obvious to anyone with even a passing knowledge of the game’s content.
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News (USA)
Did Sony put Kate McKinnon’s ‘Ghostbusters’ character in the closet?
Paul Feig won’t officially comment on the sexuality of Kate McKinnon’s character, blaming it on the movie studio.
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News (USA)
Christian leader blames state of race relations on LGBT rights
“Satan’s gonna use that as his playground.”
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News (USA)
NBA: No decision made on moving All-Star Game out of Charlotte yet
Commissioner Silver did not say when a decision would be made on possibly moving the game, but that the clock is ticking.