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Fox News Bows to Justin Trudeau Request to Delete Fake News Tweet
At the behest of the Canadian prime minister's office, the network took down a tweet claiming the white nationalist accused of killing six people in a Quebec mosque was actually Moroccan.
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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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Fox News Bows to Justin Trudeau Request to Delete Fake News Tweet

At the behest of the Canadian prime minister's office, the network took down a tweet claiming the white nationalist accused of killing six people in a Quebec mosque was actually Moroccan.

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“Even in the touching moments, such as the awarding of the Medal of Honor, Trump found ways to make it about himself,” Bree Fram said.

The president highlighted the story of a teenager in Virginia to call for a "ban" on affirming trans kids.

Texas judge Denise Hernández was recently recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for her achievements.

Within the last year, hundreds of surveys have removed at least one question related to sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI), according to a new Williams Institute report that unpacked the dangers of this erasure.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

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The shooting happened as the venue was closing.

The proposal by Rep. Tony Wisniewski would call on the court to reverse its historic decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.

The reality TV star died in Honolulu per a family announcement.

In a growing number of Republican-led states, just using the bathroom is becoming a crime depending on who you are.

Advocates warn that if passed into law, many Americans won't have the proper documents needed to vote.

For prostate cancer, screening often begins with a simple blood test to measure prostate-specific antigen, or PSA.