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KUSHNERS VOICE
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Jared Kushner Apparently Has 'Gay Voice' and It's a Punchline

There are plenty of reasons to criticize the unqualified presidential adviser. His speaking voice is not one of them.

June 23 2017 6:42 PM
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When the verdict for the Philando Castile shooting came back with an acquittal for the officer
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This Is Why the NRA Is Silent on Philando Castile's Death

The national gun lobby with a vise grip on Congress is a deeply racist institution, writes Amanda Kerri.

June 23 2017 5:46 AM
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Want to Feign Being 'Masc'? Try the Hat Trick!
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Want to Feign Being 'Masc'? Try the Hat Trick!

Who needs wit or manners when you have a backward baseball cap?

June 23 2017 5:04 AM
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Queer Sexual Assault Survivors Need Betsy DeVos to Enforce Title IX
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Queer Sexual Assault Survivors Need DeVos to Enforce Title IX

The Education secretary is failing victims of sexual violence, which includes no shortage of LGBT people.

June 22 2017 5:36 AM
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Bomer revise
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In Defense of 'Anything'

The owner of a transgender talent agency says Matt Bomer's controversial movie is not insulting — it's inspiring.

June 22 2017 5:08 AM
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In Praise of Pride
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During Pride, Take a Moment to Realize All We've Accomplished

We're living in scary, divisive times. But we have much to be proud of, writes Roberta Sklar.

June 21 2017 6:01 AM
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You Never Go Full Tranny
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You Should Never Go 'Full Tranny'

Matt Bomer's new film epitomizes the dangers of "transface."

June 21 2017 5:25 AM
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