Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House
Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.
July 28, 2023
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Democrats Demand That Biden, Leaders Reject Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders in Any Funding Bill
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November 7, 2025
Chick-fil-A Is Not Going Down Easy at the University of Kansas
Chick-fil-A, infamous for funding anti-LGBTQ causes, has gotten an upgraded location and a sponsorship at the university, and it's not sitting well with some faculty members.
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White House calls Republican spending bill’s ban on the Pride flag ‘inappropriate’
After backlash over a spending bill provision banning Pride flags at U.S. embassies, the Biden-Harris administration is emphasizing its dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and outlining efforts to mitigate the impact of the law.
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BREAKING: U.S. House passes defense spending bill with anti-trans provision
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Hypocrite Matt Gaetz Is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy for Working with Dems
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Anti-LGBTQ Chick-fil-A Not Welcome at New Jersey's Rider University
While the chicken chain with a long history of anti-LGBTQ donations was most popular with students, Rider's administration took a stand against it.
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Republican Lawmakers Look to Ban Pride Flags at Stonewall, Other National Sites
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Chick-fil-A Abandons Texas Airport Location After Political Firestorm
It appears Texas leaders cared more about getting the anti-LGBTQ+ company into the San Antonio airport than Chick-fil-A itself did.
September 14, 2020
Antigay Dean Quits After 'Affront' of College's Chick-Fil-A Ban
Cynthia Newman took the decision to block the controversial chain at Rider University very personally.
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Lindsey Graham Willing to 'Go to War for Chick-fil-A's Principles'
The Republican senator is outraged because some Notre Dame students and staff don't want one of the homophobe-run company's restaurants on campus.
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