All posts by John Riley
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ACLU accuses Kim Davis of violating judge’s orders
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a motion in Kentucky District Court accusing Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis of flouting a judge’s order...
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Former hedge funder hikes price on drug for HIV-related toxoplasmosis
Depending on your personal views or political leanings, Martin Shkreli is either a defender of capitalism who will use his money to benefit greater research...
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Civil liberties groups address tension between religion and civil rights
A report issued on Monday by a coalition of civil liberties organizations outlines potential conflicts that can arise between religious freedom and a number of...
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Veterans’ Affairs committee rejects LGBT amendments
Titus amendment would have eliminated statutory language defining a "spouse" as "of the opposite sex"
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Kim Davis’ deputy raises concerns over marriage license validity
Deputy's lawyer says changes to the marriage license form made by Kim Davis may flout court's order
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Huckabee blasts Fanning nomination as Army Secretary
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) once again relished his role as conservative warrior-in-chief, attacking President Obama’s selection of Eric Fanning to become the next Secretary...
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Released emails highlight controversy over Indiana’s RFRA law
Indiana’s decision to pass a strengthened Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) earlier this year may have hurt its image among business leaders, according to emails...
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Military won’t let Chelsea Manning grow out her hair
The U.S. military on Friday rejected a request by Chelsea Manning, currently serving a 35-year prison sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth,...
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Illinois bed and breakfast discriminated against same-sex couple
An Illinois bed and breakfast discriminated against a same-sex couple when its owners rejected the pairâs request to hold their civil union ceremony in 2011,...
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Amanda Simpson named Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Amanda Simpson on Friday was sworn in as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy, retaining her spot as the highest and most...
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Nepal approves pro-LGBT constitution
Nepal’s parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that grants explicit rights to LGBT and gender-nonconforming people. The new constitution, set to take effect...
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Mautner Project to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Mautner Project, the national organization specializing in health care and services for lesbians, will celebrate its silver anniversary at an annual fundraising dinner and awards...
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Survey: NHL players would accept openly gay teammate
NHL more forward on LGBT rights, even though there's not yet been an openly gay professional hockey player
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Religious Right
Turning on the news these past few weeks, you could be forgiven for thinking America had gained two new celebrities in Kim Davis and Charee...
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Blood Simple: Jordan Eagles “Blood Mirror” at AU
Jordan Eagles' new piece of art hopes to spark conversations about the FDA's current ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
