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School Districts Debunk Right-Wing Fearmongering on Transgender Students: VIDEO

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The right-wing myth that prohibiting discrimination against transgender students causes confusion and inappropriate behavior has been shattered by evidence from 17 school districts The right-wing … [Read more...] about School Districts Debunk Right-Wing Fearmongering on Transgender Students: VIDEO

Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate

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Students at a Texas middle school wanted to show their support for a seventh-grader who got bullied after coming out as gay.   Instead, they apparently ended up getting bullied themselves — by … [Read more...] about Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate

Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas

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Last week, we told you how more than 20 anti-LGBT proposals died this year in the Texas Legislature, including a bill aimed at undermining a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas

Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’

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Now that all the anti-LGBT legislation introduced by Texas Republicans has died, the state's last stand against same-sex marriage may take place via its Vital Statistics Unit.  Texas … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’

Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs

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The mayor of conservative Longview, Texas, has issued a proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride month. However, Mayor Andy Mack also told The Longview News Journal that LGBT Pride "does not … [Read more...] about Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs

Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS

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To celebrate LGBT Pride Month, Adidas has colorfully redesigned its signature sneakers - dubbing the collection the "Pride Pack." Among the redesigned footwear is Adidas' flagship shoe … [Read more...] about Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS

Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members

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The U.S. Defense Department will move to include sexual orientation as part of its non-discrimination policy by the end of next month, reports the Washington Blade.  The amendment will … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members

Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk

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The Illinois Senate followed in the footsteps of the Illinois House and passed a measure this week that if signed into law will ban the dangerous practice of conversion therapy for minors reports The … [Read more...] about Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk

United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST

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A survey by dating and community site PlanetRomeo shows that the United States ranks 26th in the Gay Happiness Index   A survey by dating and community site PlanetRomeo shows that the United … [Read more...] about United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST