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The protection of LGBTQ communities and their complex, deep histories is an ongoing battle waged by activists, politicians, and historians around the world. As government leaders and public figures attempt to diminish both the rights and visibility of these groups…

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Teen charged in anti-LGBT hate crimes now facing terror charges

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced Friday that a 19-year-old resident of Windsor, Ontario was charged with for allegedly joining a violent neo-Nazi group that has been designated a terrorist group. Seth Bertrand, 19, was charged with participating in or…

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Pro soccer player resurrects the gay-panic shower nonsense

Gay men are soooooo not scary in the showers. Yet from alleged comments by some professional soccer players in England who have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about, the gays are somehow really scary once the kits come off…

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How we got stuck with staunch conservative Samuel Alito

During his 16 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito has forged a reputation as a staunch conservative on a range of issues, opposing abortion and LGBT rights and supporting religious liberty and gun rights. Alito, the 72-year-old author…

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GOP wants to ban US teachers from talking about LGBT people

A Republican Congressman has introduced a bill to require schools to get parental consent before any discussions of LGBTQ people can be held at schools. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) introduced the My Child, My Choice Act (MCMCA) this week…

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Weatherman and news anchor use love story to fight homophobia

Last year, Stephen Morgan and Steven Romo went viral when the then-Houston television news personalities came out as gay in dual Instagram posts announcing their engagement. And since then, the two have become practically inseparable on the app. “A few…

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Teacher allegedly fired after discussing sexuality with students

A Florida middle school teacher is claiming that she was fired in March for discussing sexuality with her students. Casey Scott, a first-year art teacher, told NBC affiliate WBBH-TV on Tuesday that the events that led to her termination started…