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Ally wins fight with apartment complex to keep her pride flag on display
After her story gained traction, with the help of George Takei, her apartment complex finally backed down and let equality reign.
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Antigay forces launch new international hate group
The International Organization for the Family won’t just fight same-sex marriage but reportedly will challenge LGBTQ rights around the world.
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Major survey of transgender Americans reveals pervasive bias, abuse and fear
Despite gains in transgender rights, the new survey shows little or no improvement in terms of their day-to-day experiences with bias.
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Christians expand business so they can sue to overturn nondiscrimination laws
A Minnesota film company wants to make straights-only wedding videos, and claim the law interferes with their religious beliefs.
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Defense bill stripped of provision that would have allowed discrimination
The amendment would have enabled religious organizations to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Transgender cop blocked from LGBT event she organized due to uniform
The center said it respects those who don’t trust police, but that everyone should feel welcome, including uniformed officers.
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McDonald’s franchise pays $103,000 to employee fired for being HIV-positive
The employee was fired when he revealed to a coworker he was interested in dating that he was HIV-positive.
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Half of Massachusetts sorority quits in protest of opposition to trans recruit
Although national officials ultimately decided to accept a trans recruit, by then the damage had already been done.
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Gov. Pat McCrory appears defeated in NC but won’t concede to Roy Cooper
Gov. McCrory is awaiting the full count of provisional ballots and could also call for a recount.
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Chelsea Clinton met a brave bullied girl worried Trump would harm her gay dad
Chelsea Clinton said she wants kids, including her two young children, to live in a country where “Love Trumps Hate” is more than just a slogan.