All posts by John Riley
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Transgender retiree sues New York county for denying insurance coverage
A retired transgender employee of a county in upstate New York is suing the county for denying him health insurance coverage for his transition-related care....
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AGLA’s Holiday Party offers both fun and fundraising
AGLA members honor community leaders, collect food for the needy, and raffle off prizes at the group's annual party
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Anti-gay Pennsylvania Republican flips out when male Democrat touches his arm
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe claims he's heterosexual after objecting to another man touching his arm
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Faith leaders denounce discrimination in Masterpiece Cakeshop case
Pastors criticize attempts by right-wing advocates to portray themselves as defenders of religious freedom
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HRC endorses Jacky Rosen in Nevada U.S. Senate race
Congresswoman with pro-equality record is challenging incumbent Sen. Dean Heller
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Dueling rallies: The LGBTQ community faces off against homophobes at Supreme Court
Refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding at center of conflict between free speech and nondiscrimination laws.
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MSNBC host Joy Reid apologizes for mocking Charlie Crist’s sexuality
MSNBC commentator and political blogger says her posts were "insensitive, tone deaf and dumb"
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LGBTQ groups decry GOP tax reform bill
LGBTQ advocates worry over potential cuts to health care programs and tax hikes on lower-income earners
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UN names new Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
On Monday, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations formally confirmed Victor Madrigal-Borloz, a Costa Rican national residing in Copenhagan, as the new United...
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Supreme Court allows discrimination against same-sex couples in Houston to continue
Refusal to hear case means LGBTQ city employees can continued to be denied health care and life insurance benefits
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WATCH: Log Cabin Republicans urge Christian voters to reject Roy Moore
The Log Cabin Republicans have released a digital ad online calling on Republicans in Alabama to vote against GOP nominee Roy Moore in the upcoming...
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RNC chairwoman praises Log Cabin Republicans on their 40th anniversary
McDaniel: "Your voices make our Party stronger, and our nation greater"
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Health providers and activists react to Trump’s omission of LGBTQ people from World AIDS Day proclamation
Health care providers and activists are responding to the decision of President Trump to issue a proclamation for World AIDS Day omitting any mention of...
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Ruling giving sperm donor parental rights over lesbian mother challenged in court
On Wednesday, Lambda Legal, with the support of local lawyer Dianne Ellis, argued before the Mississippi Supreme Court on behalf of a lesbian mother, Chris...
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WATCH: Two ads and “Open to All” website launch ahead of SCOTUS cake shop case
The Movement Advancement Project, an independent think tank that works to educate the public about LGBTQ issues, has launched “Open to All,” a new campaign...
