Supermajorities in State Legislatures Could Help or Hurt LGBT Rights

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        Supermajorities in State Legislatures Could Help or Hurt LGBT Rights
     
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Supermajorities in State Legislatures Could Help or Hurt LGBT Rights

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Republican Byron Donalds attacks Democrat David Jolly over trans rights in Florida governor’s race

The Republican front-runner invoked the AMA, Europe, and women’s sports to portray his Democratic rival as out of step with Florida.

Inside the Christian ministry accused of disguising conversion therapy as celibacy

By replacing promises of becoming straight with demands for celibacy, SIW has avoided the label of conversion therapy and, so far, scrutiny.

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ICE detains a beloved Philadelphia drag queen. The community is asking for support

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This is where you can get your freak on in queer-friendly places. What more could you ask for?

'Heroes' and 'Scream' star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her unexpected passing in a statement on Sunday evening as an investigation into the death continues.

Massachusetts cop accused of using Flock cameras to track ex-girlfriend's car hundreds of times

Per data obtained by the New Bedford Light, Pacheco has been one of the top users of the Flock system in the Massachusetts city this year.

Two ex-NBA players turn transgender identity into a stunt. The WNBA is responding

A task force of team presidents and general managers will add the question of eligibility to their agenda.

Donald Trump tried to insult Jon Ossoff with Pee-wee Herman. The joke is on him

The president reminded us who really embodies the bully, writes John Casey.

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Supermajorities in State Legislatures Could Help or Hurt LGBT Rights

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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten was caught on camera during this sweet moment with Nicolás Keenan.

The Republican front-runner invoked the AMA, Europe, and women’s sports to portray his Democratic rival as out of step with Florida.

By replacing promises of becoming straight with demands for celibacy, SIW has avoided the label of conversion therapy and, so far, scrutiny.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

More For You

Most Popular

The city’s drag community is rallying around the performer and designer, issuing calls for their release and financial support.

This is where you can get your freak on in queer-friendly places. What more could you ask for?

Her father, Skip Panettiere, announced her unexpected passing in a statement on Sunday evening as an investigation into the death continues.

Per data obtained by the New Bedford Light, Pacheco has been one of the top users of the Flock system in the Massachusetts city this year.

A task force of team presidents and general managers will add the question of eligibility to their agenda.

The president reminded us who really embodies the bully, writes John Casey.