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South Carolina sheriff says he would ‘whip’ trans woman in restroom
The sheriff, who wasn’t dressed in his official uniform, acknowledged the presence of the media but continued on with his threat to violently attack an unarmed civilian.
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Massachusetts governor booed off stage by trans activists
Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was heckled and booed when he failed to commit to legislation that would protect the rights of transgender people.
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How to debunk the religious right’s transgender scare tactics
Even folks who normally express support for LGBTQ rights are buying into specious arguments conservatives are pushing – because they don’t know the truth.
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NC legislature mulls special session over Charlotte trans public accommodations ordinance
North Carolina’s House speaker is asking Republican colleagues whether they want a special legislative session to address the Charlotte City Council’s vote in favor of transgender public accommodations.
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Charlotte passes LGBTQ public accommodations bill despite threat from Governor
Before the meeting, several hundred people stood outside in a wind-driven rain to protest the proposal, holding signs with messages such as: “No Men In Women’s Restrooms” and “Keep Kids Safe.”
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North Carolina governor threatens “legislative intervention” if Charlotte passes LGBTQ rights law
Governor Pat McCrory has pledged to support an attempt to nullify a proposed nondiscrimination law in the state’s most liberal city.
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N.Y. farm will no longer host weddings rather than allow same-sex ceremonies
SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. — The owners of an upstate New York farm who were ordered to pay $13,000 in fines and restitution for refusing to host a lesbian couple’s wedding say they will discontinue hosting all weddings rather than accommodate same-sex wedding ceremonies. Cynthia and Robert Gifford, owners of the Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke, N.Y., “have decided…
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N.Y. farm fined $13,000 for refusing to host lesbian couple’s wedding
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York couple has been ordered to pay $13,000 in fines and restitution for refusing to host a same-sex couple’s wedding at their 100-acre upstate farm and event facility. Jennifer and Melisa McCarthy filed the complaint in 2012 against the Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke, N.Y., after being told their same-sex marriage would cause …
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Md. senate panel hears testimony on bill to ban anti-transgender discrimination
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland Senate panel on Tuesday heard testimony on a proposal to ban anti-transgender discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodations.
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Twelve years later, Mich. resident aims to block gay rights law once again
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — – A Royal Oak, Mich., resident says he’s submitted petitions to force a referendum on a new gay rights ordinance in the Detroit suburb.