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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Vows to Not Remain Silenced
Although the Massachusetts Democrat was rebuked for violating rules on "impugning" the reputation of a fellow Senator, Warren has taken to social media to get her message out about Jeff Sessions.
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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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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Vows to Not Remain Silenced

Although the Massachusetts Democrat was rebuked for violating rules on "impugning" the reputation of a fellow Senator, Warren has taken to social media to get her message out about Jeff Sessions.

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The notable journalist isn't backing down to the current administration.

A civil rights group claims that backlash to the show's popularity has caused an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate from fellow players and coaches.

Rep. John McGuire’s proposed Riley Gaines Act would allow athletes to sue colleges that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports.

The Republican-led legislation places the state increasingly out of step with the rest of New England on trans rights.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

More For You

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Conservative lawmakers are attempting to take away protections that some local governments have put in place to prevent discrimination against their LGBTQ+ citizens.

The Beatles star revealed that Yoko Ono once suggested her husband was gay.

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Opinion: Proximity to (and even building) misogynistic machinery will not protect you, writes contributor Josh Ackley.

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