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Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law

The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

A transgender 14-year-old was dismembered in Pennsylvania. A suspect is in custody

A small Pennsylvania town responds with an outpouring of support for the family of Pauly A. Likens over the gruesome killing.

WATCH: Lesbian High School Sweethearts Receive Marriage License

Cindy Meneghin and Maureen Kilian have finally won the right to marry in their home state of New Jersey after 40 years together and more than a decade in court battling for marriage equality.

Chris Christie to Fight Judge's Ruling on Marriage Equality

If the ruling is not appealed, same-sex couples in New Jersey can begin to wed October 21.

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New Jersey: One More State Goes for Marriage Equality

The New Jersey Supreme Court declines to delay an order for same-sex marriages to begin in the Garden State.

Man killed after stabbing Grindr date who fought back: Police

Police found a bloody crime scene with both men suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Trans Man Sues Amazon for Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment

Shaun Simmons, who worked at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey, says he was harassed by coworkers and denied a promotion.

Pennsylvania man held for trial in murder and dismemberment of trans 14-year-old Pauly A. Likens

DeShawn Watkins is facing new murder and sex crime charges following a preliminary hearing.

Transgender candidate cleared to run in Ohio despite initial name disqualification

A law around name disclosures is being unevenly interpreted across state jurisdictions.

Here are the 30 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Cincinnati Renames Street to Honor Marriage Equality Pioneers

City Council members voted unanimously to rename a street after the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that declared same-sex marriage legal nationwide. 

Immigrant-Bashing Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces Senate Run

The former Arizona sheriff, who has a history of racial profiling and mistreatment of prisoners, may end up running against bi candidate Kyrsten Sinema.

The Real-Life Parallels to 'Love Is Strange'

The story of a teacher fired for marrying his same-sex partner is a famliar one around the nation.

The Year In Hashtags

Or, the three words that defined 2014, according to our entirely unscientific research.