All posts by John Riley
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Virginia Election: 8 Senate Races to Watch
From candidates who support conversion therapy to those who use sexuality as an attack, these are the races that matter most -- and could ultimately...
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Idaho makes it harder for transgender minors to change gender on their birth certificates
Lambda Legal says there's not "a lick of evidence" that the restriction for transgender minors was needed
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Virginia Elections: LGBTQ Rights Are at Stake on the Ballot
As Election Day approaches, LGBTQ rights depend on whether Democrats gain control of Virginia's General Assembly
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Creating Change 2020: Everything You Need to Know
LGBTQ conference offers activists a chance to celebrate successes and take back power from those who oppress the community
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Colorado web designer who refused to create sites for same-sex weddings appeals court decision against her
Website designer claims Colorado's LGBTQ nondiscrimination law violates her First Amendment rights
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Virginia Beach Human Rights Commissioner resigns over anti-LGBTQ Facebook posts
After first refusing to step down, Kenick El later said he'd resign following a now-cancelled meeting on Oct. 31
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Mormon Church says it opposes conversion therapy, but is concerned about rule to limit it
Governor Gary Herbert says clarifying language to protect religious advisers could be added to allay church's concerns
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Indiana Catholic school fires straight social worker who supported fired lesbian colleagues
Kelley Fisher claims she was retaliated against for failing to adhere to church teachings opposing homosexuality
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Bisexual Congresswoman Katie Hill resigns following accusations of relationship with subordinate
California Democrat faced ethics investigation, but was also the victim of "revenge porn" following publication of nude photos
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JR.’s Bar will be closed this weekend due to dispute over liquor license
Facebook post claims closure will not affect upcoming High Heel Race
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Attacks on LGBTQ Ugandans increase after government flirts with passing revived “Kill the Gays” bill
Human rights activists say that attacks on LGBTQ Ugandans have increased ever since elected leaders began churning up support for a revival of an anti-gay...
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Republican Jennifer Williams could become New Jersey’s first openly transgender legislator
Following the example of Virginia's Danica Roem, Williams' campaign is more focused on issues than identity politics
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Third LGBTQ Catholic school teacher sues Indianapolis Archdiocese for anti-gay discrimination
Archdiocese claims it has a right to hire employees who will adhere to Catholic doctrine
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Trans United Fund endorses Virginia Del. Danica Roem for re-election
Endorsement was based on Roem's advocacy on behalf of working-class people and other marginalized groups
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Ohio man accused of chasing transgender woman with a knife
Victim was not injured in the altercation, which resulted from an ongoing personal dispute
