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Former GOP House Speaker accused of sexual assault

Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield has been accused by his sister-in-law of allegedly sexually assaulting her starting when she was a teenager and was attending his Church and its affiliated Christian school. She filed her complaint with the…

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At least 7 states proposed anti-trans bills in first week of ’22

Throughout the first week of the year, state lawmakers in at least seven states proposed laws that would limit the rights of transgender and nonbinary youths. Republican lawmakers in Arizona, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Hampshire and South Dakota introduced…

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NASCAR partners with LGBT group in major equity push

In a historic first, NASCAR is partnering with a prominent LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce as part of the auto racing league’s broadening commitment to foster more inclusion in the sport. NASCAR announced Wednesday it will partner with the…

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An LGBT guide to ‘Dry January’

It’s the dawn of a new year, and while New Year’s Resolution culture often leaves much to be desired, it’s hard to deny that there’s something psychologically and culturally powerful about picking up new habits or dropping old ones in…