All posts by John Riley
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Local area vigils scheduled in response to Orlando shooting
Following Sunday morning’s massacre at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, people throughout the nation are calling for vigils to remember the 50 who lost their lives...
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Anti-gay graffiti on Dupont sidewalk: “Down with the Gay Agenda”
A neighborhood resident has since altered the graffiti, replacing the word "gay" with "gun"
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D.C. to increase security measures at Capital Pride Festival following Orlando shooting
Capital Pride Festival and Concert will continue as scheduled, with a moment of silence for the victims of the Orlando shooting
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North Carolina and UNC: HB 2 should remain in effect even as it’s challenged in court
The state of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina (UNC) system have filed documents with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District...
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Fourth Circuit refuses to stay its ruling in Grimm case
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has refused a motion from Gloucester County School Board. They demanded a stay on an April ruling, which allowed...
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Emails reveal HB 2 author compared LGBT people to the Taliban
Release of Rep. Tim Bishop's emails prompt calls for Pat McCrory and other lawmakers to release their own
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Brother, Help Thyself approves new changes to its bylaws to cast a wider net
The board of directors of Brother, Help Thyself (BHT), the organization that provides grants to help support local LGBT and HIV/AIDS nonprofits, voted 6-1 on...
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Capital Pride: Your Essential Guide to the Best Events
From Thursday to Sunday, revelers can take part in any one of a number of official Pride parties
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Alan Chambers on banning ex-gay therapy, Capital Pride, and making amends
Buried within this weekend's Capital Pride Parade is a man who once led the "ex-gay" therapy movement. He has come to apologize.
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Community Spotlight: Night OUT at the Nationals
Team DC's annual night of peanuts, popcorn, Cracker Jacks, and hopefully a win for the home team returns this Monday
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Federal judge: Alabama probate judges must issue same-sex marriage licenses
A federal judge has issued an order directing all Alabama officials to abide by the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges from last summer, saying they...
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Lesbian chef in Charlotte reports anti-gay assault
Victim questions whether attack was fueled by HB 2's elimination of Charlotte's pro-LGBT ordinance
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Record-setting 8 embassies and Washington Capitals goalie to march in Capital Pride Parade
Caps' goaltender Braden Holtby will also march in annual parade on June 11
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Pair of LGBT activists suing over Tennessee’s counseling exemption law
Plaintiffs allege that law is unconstitutional and targets the LGBT community for disparate treatment
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Gloucester County School Board appealing to Supreme Court in transgender bathroom case
The Gloucester County School Board is apparently in “never say die” mode when it comes to cluttering up the courts with litigation. The board has...
