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Gay police officer was accused of pedophilia. Now he’s suing.

John Burgraff — a gay officer with the Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police Department (LMPD) — is suing the city and the police department for anti-gay discrimination after his commanding officers effectively accused him of pedophilia when he came out to teens in…

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Report: Anti-gay priest used position to sexually abuse men.

An Anglican priest who founded his congregation on antigay dogma used his position to commit sexual abuse against numerous young men, according to a new report from an independent watchdog group.  An investigation by a group called Godly Response to Abuse in…

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While Washington disappoints, more cities protect LGBTs.

Despite some state and federal motions to stymie pro-equality measures, cities across the U.S. are continuing to increase equality standards and protections for all of their citizens, no matter their gender or social orientation, a nationwide index finds.