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Zohran Mamdani claps back after Elon Musk attacks out lesbian FDNY chief appointee

Elon Musk has claimed that "people will die" because a lesbian has been appointed FDNY chief.

Fla. Denies Pulse First Responder Worker's Comp for PTSD

Gerry Realin helped pull 49 bodies out of the club June 12. That night has haunted him and made him unable to work.

Married Lesbian First Responders Say They Were Shamed Out of Jobs

Supervisors told the women that their co-workers expressed discomfort at their use of the term "wife."

Gay Bostonians React to Bombing

Gay runners, volunteers, and first responders react to the scene in Boston.

Barbra Honors Frontline Workers With 'You'll Never Walk Alone' Tribute

Streisand had previously sung the song for 9/11 first responders.

Texas: Cops, Clergy Come Out in Support of Same-Sex Couples

Texas law enforcement officials, clergy, business owners, and first responders are showing support for marriage equality.

Trump Threatens to Pull Aid From Puerto Rico

"We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders... in Puerto Rico forever!" tweeted the President. 

No Charges Against Police, Paramedics in Texas Trans Woman's Death

DeeDee Hall, 47, died last year after what her family calls callous treatment by first responders.

Elton John, Sam Smith, Gaga, and More Raise $127M For Crisis Relief

The Global Citizen Festival brought in some of our favorite LGBTQ stars to shine a light on health care heroes and first responders. 

Oregon Gov.: We Will Welcome Syrian Refugees

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the nation's first openly LGBT governor, is responding to growing anti-refugee sentiment with a welcoming warmth. 

Right Wing Uses Colorado Tragedy to Vilify Gays and Secularism

Bryan Fischer wonders if gays will object to Chick-fil-A feeding first responders to the shooting, and he and others blame the crime on America's alleged godlessness.

After years of exclusion, Staten Island will host LGBTQ-friendly St. Patrick's Day parade

The New York City government is responding to years of LGBTQ+ exclusion by hosting a new, second parade, which will welcome queer groups in Staten Island for the first time.

Gallup: Majority of Republicans Support Same-Sex Marriage

Overall support has also reached a new high.

Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History as First Lesbian WH Press Secretary

In her first briefing in the post, Jean-Pierre honored the victims of the Buffalo shooting and noted the historic nature of her position as a Black and queer immigrant.

Remembering the Pulse Tragedy: Ceremony to Livestream Tonight

The service commemorating victims of the mass shooting will go virtual this year.

7.2 Percent of U.S. Adults Identify as LGBTQ+: Gallup Poll

The number of people who identify as LGBTQ+ has doubled over the last decade, according to the poll.

Pulse Survivors Say Officer Has PTSD, Shouldn't Lose His Job

The officer is being let go just before he would have qualified for a pension.

Michael Steele: Racial Comment at Confab Shows GOP 'Stupidity'

Conservative activist Ian Walters said Steele was chosen to run the Republican National Committee because he's black.

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