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What’s actually happening to fuel all of these anti-trans bills

The war on trans people’s right to exist has escalated greatly this year in state legislatures. By far, the most popular anti-trans legislation — in terms of both how many bills have been introduced and how successfully they’re becoming law — comes…

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If you’re in favor of marijuana reform, you can thank gay activism

After years of the “War on Drugs” and nearly a century of staunch anti-marijuana policies, the United States is nearing full legalization of cannabis substances in medical and recreational form. Nearly half the country now lives in states where marijuana…

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10 ill-begotten LGBT reality shows (including Colton’s)

Despite tons of negative criticism, angry tweets, and a change.org petition signed by 35,000 people and counting demanding the show be canceled, Netflix seems committed to moving forward with its Colton Underwood docuseries. Earlier this month, it was reported that Underwood…

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Gay man dies after being burned alive in ‘homophobic attack’

A gay man from Tukums, Latvia, died of burns Wednesday (28 April) that nearly covered his entire body after a disgruntled neighbour allegedly doused him with flammable liquid. Normunds Kindzulis, a 29-year-old medical assistant, suffered burns on 85 per cent of his body…

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Caitlyn Jenner just threw trans girls under the GOP bus

Transgender former reality star and aspiring politician Caitlyn Jenner has come out on the side of transphobes. Jenner, shopping in Malibu, Calif., on Saturday, was questioned by a TMZ reporter about the spate of state bans on transgender girls and…

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GOP lawmaker jailed for homophobic attack on student

A Republican state lawmaker was arrested Thursday after a physical altercation with a male high school student. Kansas House Rep. Mark Samsel, (R- House District 5/Wellsville) was substitute teaching at the Wellsville High School this past Wednesday when, according to…