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Politics
One of Trump’s bigoted, anti-LGBTQ employees will now sit on the federal bench
At age 40, new Second Circuit Judge Steven Menashi probably has at least a quarter century ahead in which he can poison the law against us.
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Commentary
5 Republicans we wish would primary Donald Trump
It’s anybody’s guess whether any of these Republicans will run, but they could potentially move the Republican field toward LGBT equality.
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News (USA)
‘Family values’ Senate candidate Roy Moore accused of sexual contact with young girl
She was 14. He was 32. And she’s not the only one claiming inappropriate behavior from Moore.
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News (USA)
These Republicans are giving Trump the finger & supporting transgender rights
“We should not turn anyone away who is willing and able to serve our country, period. The president is wrong.”
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News (USA)
A rabbi, a Christian and Ohio’s governor walk out of a convention…
Ivanka Trump’s rabbi, Tim Tebow, and John Kasich are among those who have refused Trump’s invitations to speak next week.
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Life
Portman rules out presidential bid, says gay marriage support not a factor
CINCINNATI — Ohio Sen. Rob Portman says he will not run for president in 2016, choosing instead to seek a second term in the Senate over the Republican nomination for the White House.
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Life
Rob Portman’s political future now tied to his support for marriage equality
LEBANON, Ohio — For better or for worse, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman’s political future has become tied to same-sex marriage. The Republican who was on Mitt Romney’s running mate short list two years ago is considering his own 2016 presidential run. But such a plan could be complicated by the fallout from Portman’s newfound support for same-sex marriage…
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Life
Fight or flee? The GOP grapples with same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON — It took just a few words for the Supreme Court to deal with the question of whether gay marriage is legal. For Republicans thinking about running for the White House in 2016, it won’t be that easy. The court’s decision Monday to reject appeals from five states that sought to prohibit same-sex marriage reignited a debate inside the GOP…
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News (USA)
Portman on Ohio ruling: Marriage equality shouldn’t come from the courts
COLUMBIS, Ohio — U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), the first GOP senator to support marriage equality for same-sex couples, says he’s not a fan of Monday’s federal court ruling that would force the state to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions.
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News (USA)
LGBT youth, discrimination, hate crimes laws getting lawmakers’ attention in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At the end of a year dominated by coverage and conversations about marriage equality, it’s other longstanding issues for LGBT people that are getting the most attention in Ohio.