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Tina Kotek speaks during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. On Tuesday, she won Oregon's gubernatorial Democratic primary. If she wins in November, Kotek will be the nation'

Tina Kotek's win comes amid a wave of LGBTQ candidates running for office

May 18, 2022
Kotek won her state's Democratic primary on Tuesday. If she wins the general election later this year, she will become the country's first openly lesbian governor.
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National
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis displays the signed Parental Rights in Education, the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill, flanked by elementary school students during a news conference on Monday at Classical Preparatory school in Shady Hills, Fla.

LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law

Apr 01, 2022
The challenge against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis aims to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
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Law
The new measure signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday bans an old law that resulted in decades of discrimination by police against women of color and people who are transgender.

New York Repeals 'Walking While Trans' Law

Feb 02, 2021
The anti-loitering law, passed in 1976, resulted in decades of discrimination by law enforcement against women of color and people who are transgender, critics say.
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Religion
Virtual worship services announcement at United Methodist Church in Moscow, Idaho. The denomination, with some 13 million members worldwide, is experiencing a major internal rift over same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.

Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Over LGBTQ Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage

Sep 03, 2020
Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah, which supports LGBTQ rights, announced Thursday that it would split with the United Methodists, becoming the first congregation in the country to do so.
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Shots - Health News

Home But Not Safe, Some LGBTQ Young People Face Rejection From Families in Lockdown

May 17, 2020
For many young people, going to college allows them to finally express their sexual orientation or gender identity. Now with schools closed, many are suffering with families that don't accept them.
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Code Switch

What Alice Wu Wants To Say In 'The Half Of It'

May 01, 2020
Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new film 'The Half of It,' a sweet teen movie that bucks easy classification.
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Shots - Health News
Supporters of LGBTQ rights took to the street in a demonstration in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last October.

'Whiplash' Of LGBTQ Protections And Rights, From Obama To Trump

Mar 02, 2020
The Obama and Trump administrations have used their power to shape legal interpretations of "sex discrimination" in very different ways. Here's a rundown on what's changed for LGBTQ rights in the U.S.
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National
Tristan Vaught (left) and Nancy Dawson are the co-founders of clothing exchange Transform. A 17-year-old client Elliot Reed (far right) was the first customer when the space opened.

Wardrobe Update: Clothing Exchange Caters To Transgender Youth

Nov 23, 2019
Gender transition often involves a complete wardrobe change as well. A new clothing exchange in Cincinnati allows trans youth to trade in their old attire for outfits that suit their style.
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Shots - Health News
Marchers at a candlelight vigil in San Francisco, Calif., carry a banner to call attention to the continuing battle against AIDS on May 29, 1989. The city was home to the nation's first AIDS special care unit. The unit, which opened in 1983, is the subje

1st AIDS Ward '5B' Fought To Give Patients Compassionate Care, Dignified Deaths

Jun 26, 2019
A new documentary tells the story of America's first inpatient unit dedicated to the care of people with AIDS. Nurse Cliff Morrison helped create 5B in 1983, and worked on it with Dr. Paul Volberding.
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Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that it will no longer consider people in same-sex marriages to be apostates. Here, a pride flag flies in front of the Historic Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City as part of a 2015 protest o

In Major Shift, Mormon Church Rolls Back Controversial Policies Toward LGBT Members

Apr 04, 2019
"We want to reduce the hate and contention so common today," said LDS President Dallin Oaks. Church doctrine will consider same-sex marriage "a serious transgression" but not apostasy.
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Newscast headlines

Utah Group Seeks Ban On Gay Conversion Therapy For Minors

Nov 23, 2018

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s most powerful LGBTQ support organization wants legislation that would ban gay conversion therapy for minors.

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The Two-Way
A photo illustration of the Grindr app is displayed on a smartphone in Berlin, Germany, in February.

Grindr Admits It Shared HIV Status Of Users

Apr 03, 2018
The dating app now says it will stop sharing the information after acknowledging two companies it hired to analyze usage had access to encrypted forms of the data.
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Shots - Health News
How do LGBTQ adults experience discrimination and how does it impact their health? Experts discussed the issue in a webcast from Harvard's Chan School of Public Health.

Forum: How Discrimination Damages Health In LGBTQ Communities

Mar 21, 2018
How do LGBTQ adults experience discrimination and how does it impact their health? Join us for a discussion with experts in a webcast from Harvard's Chan School of Public Health at noon ET Wednesday.
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The Two-Way
Paco Garcia, of San Antonio, Texas, waves a rainbow flag in memory of the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, in Orlando, Fla.

Illinois To Ban 'Gay Panic Defense' In New Year

Dec 28, 2017
LGBTQ activists say they hope lawmakers in other states will also ban the legal defense, which blames a victim's sexual orientation for an attacker's violent reaction.
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You, Me And Them: Experiencing Discrimination In America
Democratic lawmakers Tony Navarrete (left) and Daniel Hernandez are founding members of Arizona state Legislature's first LGBT caucus, which formed earlier this year. Both believe the growing acceptance of LGBTQ people on the local level will translate i

In Arizona, Advocating For The LGBTQ Community Starts In Local Politics

Nov 26, 2017
LGBTQ leaders in Arizona have seen their biggest cities grow more welcoming toward the LGBTQ community. They hope that shift will help lead to acceptance across the state.
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You, Me And Them: Experiencing Discrimination In America
LGBTQ people of color are twice as likely as their white counterparts to say they've been discriminated against because they are LGBTQ in applying for jobs and interacting with police.

For LGBTQ People Of Color, Discrimination Compounds

Nov 25, 2017
LGBTQ people of color are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to say they've been discriminated against because they are LGBTQ in applying for jobs and interacting with police.
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Shots - Health News
Vargas coached Galvan through his fear of coming out to his doctor and how to help educate the physician about treating a gay man.<em> </em>

'Here It Goes': Coming Out To Your Doctor In Rural America

Nov 21, 2017
For LGBTQ Americans in rural areas, finding a sympathetic physician can be difficult. And that challenge makes getting appropriate health care even harder.
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Shots - Health News
Harrison Browne, seen here playing for the Buffalo Beauts, says he feels lucky to be part of a league that accepts him and wants him to feel comfortable.

Transgender Hockey Player Postpones Hormone Treatment To Keep Playing

Sep 24, 2017
Sports leagues have struggled with how to define gender when it comes to deciding who can play. Pro hockey player Harrison Browne has decided to postpone hormone therapy for one more year on the ice.
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Newscast headlines

Titus Presents Equal Treatment Act For Veterans, Spouses

May 11, 2017

Nevada Congressional Representative Dina Titus today introduced legislation to ensure equal access to Veterans Administration benefits for all married couples, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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Politics
Even after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, there have been efforts to pass a religious freedom bill. LGBTQ rights advocates believe lawmakers anticipate support from the Trump administration.

LGBTQ Advocates Fear 'Religious Freedom' Bills Moving Forward In States

Feb 26, 2017
The Trump administration hasn't taken action on its promises to protect religious liberties, which some see as opposing LGBTQ people. But some state legislatures are taking this as support.
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The Two-Way
President Trump has decided to leave in place President Barack Obama's 2014 executive order protecting employees from anti-LGBTQ workplace discrimination while working for federal contractors. Here, a marcher in New York's Gay Pride march wears a modifie

White House Says Obama's Order On LGBTQ Rights Will Stay In Effect

Jan 31, 2017
President Trump "is determined to protect the rights of all Americans, including the LGBTQ community," the White House says.
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The Two-Way
Secretary of State John Kerry attends a meeting of foreign ministers at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Dec. 6. On Monday, Kerry issued an apology for the State Department's historical mistreatment of LGBT people.

State Department Apologizes For Decades Of Anti-LGBT Discrimination

Jan 09, 2017
Around the time of the "Red Scare," the "Lavender Scare" pushed gay people out of government service. Secretary of State John Kerry has now apologized for "the practices of the past."
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Law
People celebrate outside the Supreme Court in Washington on June 26, 2015, after its historic decision on gay marriage.

LGBT Rights Activists Fear Trump Will Undo Protections Created Under Obama

Nov 10, 2016
The election of Donald Trump has conservative organizations hopeful for new protections for religious liberty, while LGBT groups anticipate more discrimination in courts, workplaces and the military.
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Gay-straight alliance school bus at Seattle Pride, 2008.

For LGBTQ Students, Author Says, Safety Is 'Not Enough'

Jul 14, 2016
Safety for LGBTQ students is critical, but inclusive policies shouldn't stop there, author Michael Sadowski argues in his new book.
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Politics
Same-sex marriage supporters from the Human Rights Campaign fly "LOVE" balloons Jun 26, 2015, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as they await the court's decision in a same-sex marriage case. The justices' ruling legalized it nationwide.

Not Always A 'Thunderbolt': The Evolution Of LGBT Rights Under Obama

Jun 09, 2016
Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.
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