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Biden promised the Equality Act in 100 days. What happened?

One of President Biden’s stated goals was to pass the Equality Act within the first 100 days of his presidency. The first 100 days have come and gone, and we’re rapidly coming to the end of the second 100 days (August 8). Still no…

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Antigay DA gets off after super secret investigation

An antigay Tennessee district attorney has been cleared of ethics charges after a secret investigation. The exact charges and the reason for dismissal are still unknown because the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) won’t release the documents behind the…

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TV stations go dark to protest anti-LGBT violence in Georgia

Activists, journalists, and TV networks in the European country of Georgia are continuing to protest a lack of government action following the killing of a local journalist amid attacks on LGBTQ+ Pride groups. In response to the July 11 death of 37-year-old…

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GOP candidate slams LGBT and ‘sodomy’ education in schools

Republican candidate for New Jersey Governor, Jack Ciattarelli, promised constituents that if elected he would put an end to the LGBTQ curriculum currently being taught in schools.  The comments were made while Ciattarelli was visiting a gun range on June 26…

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Emmy nominations are out and they are super gay and trans

All year, TV lovers look forward to seeing their favorite series and celebs get the recognition they deserve at the Emmys, and in 2021 it’s queer excellence as far as the eye can see.  This year’s nominations for the Primetime Emmy…

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Texas is pushing 12 anti-trans bills in their special session

Texas advanced a pair of bills limiting sports participation for trans youth as the state considers a dozen anti-trans proposals in a special legislative session. On Monday, the Health and Human Services Committee in the Texas Senate passed Senate Bills 2 and…