All posts by John Riley
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Cruz: Obama Administration’s support for trans teens is “lunacy”
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) took aim President Obama for supporting transgender teenagers, particularly allowing them to access the restroom or changing facility consistent with their...
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HUD proposes gender identity rule for shelter placement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday proposed a rule that would require emergency shelters to treat transgender people according to...
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Huckabee sued by “Eye of the Tiger” co-writer
Dispute arises from use of the tune at an anti-gay marriage rally for Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis
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Transgender insurance exclusions lifted in Maryland
Changes by CareFirst and Maryland's Medicaid program will allow transition-related care expenses to be covered
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Sounds of Silence: An interview with Gen Silent’s Stu Maddux
Gen Silent filmmaker Stu Maddux on the perils of aging and the importance of support networks.
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Transgender woman arrested at trans rights demonstration
Scuffle with police led to woman's arrest at protest calling attention to transgender mistreatment
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Trans Week of Action demonstration shuts down D.C. intersections
Action is one of many occurring during Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Day of Remembrance
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Trans Needs Assessment report reveals “state of emergency”
“There is a state of emergency for trans people in D.C., says Elijah Edelman. “In particular for trans women of color.” Edelman, a member of...
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PrEP Demo Project: Truvada effective in preventing HIV
Arguments supporting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have been further bolstered this week, as another study confirms the efficacy of a daily dosage of medication in preventing...
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Slice of Life pie sale hoping for record-breaking year
Annual pie fundraiser for Food & Friends hopes to reach magic number of 9,000 sold
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DOJ moves to dismiss Chelsea Manning’s lawsuit
DOJ claims granting Manning's request to grow out hair would upset order and discipline in prison
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Utah judge removes foster child from lesbian couple’s care
Couple was planning to adopt the girl, and even had the support of the child's biological mother
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Jennifer Lawrence: Kim Davis “makes me embarrassed to be from Kentucky”
Jennifer Lawrence, the Louisville native famous for her roles in the Hunger Games film series and Silver Linings Playbook, told Vogue that there is one person who makes her “embarrassed...
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Bearing All: Nashville Grizzlies Rugby Team
Gay rugby team strips down for their Bingham Cup fundraising calendar
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Bimonthly injections as effective as pills at treating HIV
A bimonthly injection may eventually replace daily oral medication in the treatment of HIV
