News + Politics
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Inhofe amendment brings religious liberty debate to the Senate
Sen. James Inhofe is taking direct aim at marriage equality
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Oklahoma rejects pro-LGBT license plate
— John Keefe, whose application for an Oklahoma license plate that said “LGBTALY” was rejected by the state’s tax commission. According to News9.com, a representative...
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Roy Moore: Courts cannot redefine Biblical marriage
— Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore speaking at a Monday rally in support of “Biblical marriage.” Moore, who has openly defied a federal court order striking...
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Ted Cruz declares candidacy as 2016’s culture warrior
It's official: Ted Cruz is running for president
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Chipotle scoffs at comparing right to discriminate with decision not to offer pork
— Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold, in comments to the Huffington Post responding to statements by U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.)...
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Once a top LGBT opponent, Mass. Lt. Gov. signals change of heart
–Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito (R-Mass.), as quoted in an article by Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham. Polito, who once led the charge against marriage equality in the...
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James Franco comes out as “gay,” except for the sex part
— Actor James Franco, in an interview appearing in Four Two Nine magazine, where the actor and cultural icon challenges societal notions surrounding sexuality. In the interview,...
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Suspect in Deoni Jones killing found competent to stand trial
It’s been more than three years since transgender youth Deoni Jones was stabbed to death on February 2, 2012. On Friday morning, a mental observation...
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Puerto Rico drops defense of same-sex marriage ban
The government of Puerto Rico announced Friday it will no longer defend the U.S. territory’s ban on same-sex marriage. Justice Secretary Cesar Miranda told reporters...
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Jeb Bush: “People have a right” to discriminate against gays
–Republican presidential contender and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, speaking to reporters in Atlanta, Georgia regarding a proposed piece of legislation which would legalize “religious...
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Christian conference: Prepare for martyrdom over same-sex marriage
–Sandy Rios, director of governmental affairs for the American Family Association and Fox News contributor, speaking at a conference titled “U-Turn: A Conversation with Pastors on...
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Log Cabin Republicans accuses Obama administration of ignoring Iran’s human rights abuses
A new ad implicates the Obama administration with ignoring Iran's human rights abuses
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The Bold and the Beautiful introduces transgender character
The Bold and Beautiful introduces a transgender character
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Bowser to honor “Sheroes” of LGBT movement
As part of Women’s History Month, the Office of GLBT Affairs, partnering with the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy & Initiatives and the Mayor’s Office...
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A Home with Heart
“If I can make it, anyone can,” says Ruby Corado as she walks around an empty three-story house in Columbia Heights. The building is in...
