The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017 (Video)

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 The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017
  A judge set a trial date for the case of Andrea Constand's complaint, that the comedy star drugged and molested her, while prosecutors announced they will call 13 of his alleged victims to testify.
 
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The Trial of Bill Cosby for Assault of Lesbian Set for June 2017

A judge set a trial date for the case of Andrea Constand's complaint, that the comedy star drugged and molested her, while prosecutors announced they will call 13 of his alleged victims to testify.

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The Georgia Democrat's arrival in the House of Representatives made history and placed him beside a speaker whose career has been defined partly by opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.

Mourners gathered at Catalina Park to honor Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara, two gay men killed outside Venture-N in a hate crime.

Salt Lake City authorities say Damyen Vainuku repeatedly sent a former high school classmate threatening messages accompanied by photos of firearms.

The states argue that the administration cannot override their decisions about medically necessary care for transgender people.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

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These are the worst places to go to college if you're looking for a queer-friendly and affirming environment.

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