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Will Nevada be the next state to ban conversion therapy?
Trying to change someone’s sexual orientation causes people to retreat from society, hide their identity or commit suicide.
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Nevada considers deleting marriage ban from constitution
While the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional, both Democrats and Republicans in Nevada argue that it still affects people.
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Young LGBTQ Nevadans ask lawmakers for change in foster care laws
Young 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.
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Nevada legislature to debate marriage equality, treatment of transgender youth
Assemblyman 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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Will legal marijuana be the newest vice to ‘stay in Vegas’?
A proposal on the state ballot would legalize pot, and entrepreneurs hope its passage could someday allow the drug at Las Vegas’ glamorous nightclubs.
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Nevada prisons respond to accusations they mistreat inmates with HIV
Nevada inmates with HIV were housed “alike” or alone and their status was shared indiscriminately, putting them at increased risk of harm.
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Nevada youth detention center drops chaplain over anti-gay teachings
The Reno facility is looking for someone with more tolerant views to lead Sunday services and Bible classes, detention center division director Steven Calabrese said.
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Sparks, Nevada will now cover gender reassignment surgery for city workers
The city’s new insurance plan goes into effect Jan. 1.
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Transgender student’s bathroom request divides Nevada lawmakers
Three conservative state lawmakers are criticizing a new anti-bullying law that broadly protects transgender students.
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Burning Man may sue Quiznos over lighthearted parody ad
Spokesman Jim Graham claims the sly promotional clip is stealing the event’s intellectual property rights.