All posts by John Riley
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Remembering Mame Dennis
The community mourns a sudden loss
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Roy Moore unwilling to budge on gay marriage
— Alabama Chief Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore, referring to comparisons that his vehement opposition to legalizing same-sex marriage is equivalent to former Alabama Gov....
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Navajo Nation having its own debate on gay marriage
Native American tribes must decide on their own whether to recognize same-sex unions
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Vigil held for slain Miami transgender woman
“Kristina now unfortunately becomes the latest transwoman whose life was taken by a murderer who needs to be expeditiously brought to justice.” — A press...
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Congressman tweets support for transgender granddaughter
“As the proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild, I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied.” — U.S. Rep. Mike...
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Va. State Senate Candidate Decries Overturn of Marriage Bans
“I believe marriage is between one man and one woman. I believe that federal judges are acting beyond the scope of their power in overturning the...
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Texas County Clerk Says No Gay Marriages “Just Yet”
“The County Attorney is taking a look at it…. But for now, the order doesn’t tell one to start issuing marriage licenses, so I don’t...
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Marshall’s Parting Shots
If the last week proved anything to Virginia’s LGBT community, it’s that one always needs to keep an eye on the machinations of the commonwealth’s...
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Oregon’s Kate Brown to be Nation’s First LGBT Governor
Oregon Secretary of State to replace resigning Gov. John Kitzhaber
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Scalia Rejects “Anti-Gay” Moniker
Supreme Court justice's remarks seen as indicator of how he'll rule on marriage equality cases
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Nail in the Coffin: All LGBT Bills Dead in Virginia
Virginian LGBT public employees who do not work for the state must wait another year to gain workplace protections after a bill that would have...
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Outrage over Urban Outfitters
LGBT and Jewish groups blast clothing store for selling tapestry bearing Holocaust symbol
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Embracing Equality
For Laurel Quarberg, being the owner of a welcoming business has probably come easier than most. “The Ghent area has always been known as a...
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Better Know a Committee: House General Laws
Meet 22 Virginia lawmakers who get to decide whether you can be fired for being LGBT
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Tackling Surrogacy Laws a Tricky Business
Local jurisdictions' restrictions can prove difficult to navigate, requiring legislative fixes to protect all parties
