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Gay man attempts explaining his “Drop The T in LGBTQ” petition
“Labels create a competition of oppression,” he says. “One wrong word can lead to a spewing forth of vicious invectives by the so-called oppressed.”
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White House supports anti-LGBT discrimination measure
A spokesman says the bill would provide comprehensive equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans — and also protect religious freedom.
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Homophobic Christian extremist gets extremely mad at Starbucks cup on CNN
“It’s much more than just a cup!” he rages. “The cup is very symbolic … It parallels a society that is trying to remove Christmas from Christmas!”
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Caitlyn Jenner: Last 6 months have been ‘eye-opening’
Jenner took the stage at Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year awards, telling the crowd that “I’m very happy to be living on the other side.”
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11-year-old girl fires back at ‘One Million Moms’ for insulting her gay dads
A Maryland family — two gay dads and four adopted black children — are shaming the hate group One Million Moms, who recently attacked their “sinful nature.”
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Members of Congress urge passage of transgender rights bill
In the letter sent Monday evening, Democratic members of Congress urged the state Legislature to pass the bills before going on holiday break next week.
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Review: ‘Dada Woof Papa Hot’ is a tender, well-acted play
The tender domestic comedy by Peter Parnell is all about the joys and trials of being a gay father in contemporary New York City.
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Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos: ‘I’m gay’
“It’s always been about putting it off in my head — not consciously,” the 28-year-old told Bret Easton Ellis. “I just wanted so badly to be straight.”
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Hearing underway for judge who wouldn’t perform gay weddings
Judge Vance Day is also accused of hanging a portrait of Adolf Hitler in his courthouse and threatening a youth-sports referee, among other offenses.
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Hillary Clinton explains how she plans to fight for LGBTQ rights
She promises, among other things, to make sure the Federal Equality Act passes, and to help end the violence plaguing the trans community.
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Ian Thorpe: ‘Dating men is a nightmare’
“It’s an absolute mess out there,” he says. “Where are all the normal people?”
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Petition: ‘Drop the T’ from LGBTQ
A petition posted to Change.org is calling for LGBTQ organizations and publications to sever all ties with the transgender community.
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Antigay Oregon judge goes before disciplinary commission
On Monday, a judge who refused to perform same-sex marriages is expected to go before a judicial disciplinary commission
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Vivica A. Fox: 50 Cent is gay
50 Cent has responded to Vivica A. Fox’s recent allegations that he’s in the closet.
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Man who plummeted off cruise ship was allegedly taunted by homophobic staffers
The body of a man who fell off a cruise ship has yet to be found. His lawyer claims the tragedy was provoked by anti-gay slurs from crew members.
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Couples press for end to Mississippi’s last-in-the-nation gay adoption ban
Four lesbian couples pressed a federal judge on Friday to overturn the ban, but lawyers for the state argued the lawsuit should be tossed out.
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Gay priest fired by Vatican describes ‘special homophobia’
The Polish monsignor says that a “special kind of homophobia” exists among priests, because those who are gay are forced to hate themselves.
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Officials: Nebraska birth certificates changing to list same-sex spouses
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has quietly changed state policy and plans to list the names of both same-sex spouses on their children’s birth certificates.
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Couple at center of Michigan gay marriage case jointly adopt each other’s kids
Two Detroit-area nurses jointly adopted five children on Thursday, closing a case that started when they challenged Michigan’s restrictions on adoption and helped pave the way for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage.
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Kentucky’s new governor vows to protect Kim Davis’ refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Republican Matt Bevin spoke publicly about his plans Friday after winning the Kentucky governor’s election with more than 52 percent of the vote in a three-way race.