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Human Rights Campaign launches massive $26 million campaign ahead of midterms
Tuesday, July 11, 2017HRC president Chad Griffin said the effort, which will include hiring at least 20 additional political staffers, aims to go "beyond resistance." -
Las Vegas bar turns homophobic rant into a party
Saturday, July 8, 2017A drunk posted a homophobic rant on Facebook about the bar, and the bar owners knew they had to respond. -
Oregon governor signs transgender rights bill into law
Thursday, June 1, 2017Oregon's Kate Brown is the nation's first bisexual governor. -
Nevada passes marriage equality law
Sunday, May 28, 2017Nevada law is updated to show that same-sex couples have access to the same marriage rights as opposite-sex couples. -
Nevada senators pass an anti-gay pro-marriage equality constitutional amendment
Tuesday, May 2, 2017The amendment would recognize same-sex marriages while establishing a religious exemption (that already exists). -
Elton John cancels concerts to fight ‘potentially deadly’ infection
Tuesday, April 25, 2017Elton said he was "overwhelmed with gratitude" at the response from his fans after news broke about his illness. -
Will Nevada be the next state to ban conversion therapy?
Tuesday, March 14, 2017Trying to change someone's sexual orientation causes people to retreat from society, hide their identity or commit suicide. -
Nevada considers deleting marriage ban from constitution
Wednesday, February 22, 2017While the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional, both Democrats and Republicans in Nevada argue that it still affects people. -
Young LGBTQ Nevadans ask lawmakers for change in foster care laws
Tuesday, February 21, 2017Young adults formerly in Nevada's foster care system told state lawmakers Monday that LGBTQ kids would be safer if social workers are specially trained to help them. -
Nevada legislature to debate marriage equality, treatment of transgender youth
Sunday, February 19, 2017Assemblyman Araujo said being able to better understand minors who are LGBTQ could increase their success at state facilities and the likelihood they'll get placed in a welcoming home.
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