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MTG’s new conspiracy theory: Equality Act protects pedophiles

Extremist U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has gone on several unhinged rants against the Equality Act, claiming the LGBTQ+ rights legislation would protect pedophiles, destroy women’s rights, and undermine “God’s creation.” Greene, a Republican freshman from Georgia who…

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Justices Thomas and Alito and their threat to LGBT equality

Last fall, Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas opened the Supreme Court’s term by calling for the overturning of its 2015 ruling that established marriage equality nationwide. They’re now part of a 6-3 conservative majority on the court since Donald Trump got…

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Startling trend of more young people identifying as LGBT

An estimated 5.6 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, according to a new Gallup report. That’s up from 4.5 percent in 2017, the last year polling on the issue was conducted by the organization. Of those surveyed who…

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VA Sec. orders greater LGBT inclusivity in care for veterans

Veterans Administration Secretary McDonough issued a memorandum Tuesday directing his agency to review its policies and procedures as it relates to the care of LGBTQ veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors, and employees. McDonough told reporters in a briefing that he expected…