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What Happened in N.C.? Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds
As opponents of equal protections whined, "What about my rights to privacy?" Gov. Pat McCrory signed a quickly drafted bill into law to stop all LGBT protections throughout the state.
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The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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What Happened in N.C.? Everything You Need to Know in 60 Seconds

As opponents of equal protections whined, "What about my rights to privacy?" Gov. Pat McCrory signed a quickly drafted bill into law to stop all LGBT protections throughout the state.

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A student-led event featuring queer religious leaders will offer an alternative to conservative programming at the Texas university.

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The Batwoman star posted a detailed account of the alleged 20-year-old incident on Threads.

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