New York

Statewide protections for transgender people pass in historic New York vote

The law has passed in the state's Assembly every year since 2008, but has never made it through the Senate, which has been staunchly Republican.

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Bishop who said ‘Satan’ is dividing the church with marriage equality may face discipline

A bishop who said that a "gay rights agenda" had hijacked his church could face disciplinary action.

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New York’s surrogacy laws may get a major update to be more inclusive of queer families

One of the many reasons for the New York Department of Health's recommendation was the US Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision.

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Bernie’s 2016 staff is speaking out on ‘sexual violence’ rampant in presidential campaign

As Sanders prepares for a possible 2020 campaign, people who worked for him in 2016 are alleging widespread sexual harassment and pay discrepancies.

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New York gets a non-binary option on birth certificates starting today

"Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers deserve the right to choose how they identify and to live with respect and dignity."

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A taxi driver kicked a gay man out of his cab. He just got fined & suspended.

The driver denied everything, but the judge didn't believe him.

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Mike Pence got a personal invite to a Broadway show… about a lesbian couple

"We set it in Indiana because of you."

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Man arrested for breaking a lesbian’s spine over a kiss on the cheek

"Kiss her again, you dykes," the man allegedly said before he attacked.

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Judge resigns after telling a lawyer to perform oral sex on a movie star

The judge allegedly harassed a lawyer several times by talking about performing oral sex on this actor.

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The Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center is making this a gay holiday season

Meet the married Latina couple who donated this year's tree from their yard.

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