55 Amazing Ellen DeGeneres Moments for her 55th Birthday

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        55 Amazing Ellen DeGeneres Moments for her 55th Birthday 
     
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55 Amazing Ellen DeGeneres Moments for her 55th Birthday

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The athlete’s audition video praised her school for refusing to compete against a team with a transgender player.

“We are disheartened by this incident, but we want the community to know that this will not deter our congregation from opening its doors to all.”

Lebanon Pride’s organizers say the official’s Facebook post could ‘jeopardize’ attendees’ ability to ‘feel very safe and welcome’

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LGBTQ+ stories deserve to be told.

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

Democrats Shevrin Jones, Elijah Manley and Kendrick Meek and Republican Keith Gross all have the chance to make history.

The charges against Tyler Boebert stem from alleged conduct beginning in 2024, according to court records.

Assigned Media investigation finds that 96 percent of comments supporting a proposed anti-trans gun rule showed signs of being machine-generated.

The stories about the late Republican senator's sexuality may multiply after his death. None of them changes who he chose to be, writes John Casey

Despite claiming to be a “pro-woman, pro-child” website, Reduxx went on to share more sensitive information about a minor.