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Ciara McElveen and Jaquarrius Holland
Crime
Murders of Two More Trans Women Reported

Both were in Louisiana, and they bring this year's total to seven.

March 02 2017 10:16 PM
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Jeff Landry and John Bel Edwards
Politics
Louisiana Gov.'s LGBT Nondiscrimination Order Struck Down in Court

The state's attorney general had objected to the order, which protected state employees and contractors from anti-LGBT discrimination.

December 14 2016 5:27 PM Updated
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Southern Decadence Photos
Pride
Witness the Chaos and Glamour of Southern Decadence (Photos)

Launched by a motley crew of outcasts in 1972, this celebration has survived Hell and high water to continue breaking all the rules of decorum and good taste.

September 07 2016 1:52 PM
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Tony Perkins and Donald Trump
Politics
Donald Trump Makes Flood Relief Donation to Tony Perkins's Church

The Republican presidential nominee donated $100,000 to the church where the hate-group leader is interim pastor.

August 21 2016 8:29 PM
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All Star Game
Sports
Sorry, Charlotte: New Orleans Snags 2017 All-Star Game

North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law known as House Bill 2 made the state an unfriendly place to hold the annual NBA All-Star Game, the league said previously. 

August 19 2016 3:06 PM
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Crime
Calm Defiance: Who Is the Woman Seen Standing Up to Police?

Ieshia Evans, 35, is a nurse practitioner and a mom to a 5-year-old boy, who posted on Facebook upon her release from jail: "This is the work of God."

July 11 2016 6:35 PM
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Black Lives Matter's DeRay Mckesson Released from Jail
Politics
Black Lives Matter's DeRay Mckesson Released from Jail

Baton Rouge police jailed the out Black Lives Matter activist after protesting the death of Alton Sterling.

July 10 2016 5:32 PM
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