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PHOTOS: 'Take Back the Night' rally following anti-LGBT attacks in NYC
Friday, May 17, 2013
4:42pm

LGBT New Yorkers held a 'Take Back the Night' rally in response to a string of anti-LGBT attacks that have occurred in the last two weeks. The rally, organized by Queer Rising, brought together a diverse range of LGBT and allied people to advocate for LGBT safety.

06/14/11
GLAAD Calls on Obama and the Media to Address Puerto Rico Murders | 06/14/11

06/13/11
La Federación Hispana Respalda la Igualdad Matrimonial | 06/13/11
06/13/11
The Hispanic Federation Endorses Marriage Equality | 06/13/11

06/12/11
Catholics Struggle to Worship Openly with LGBT People | 06/12/11

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06/09/11
Maine Legislature Upholds Protections for Transgender People; House Passes Anti-Bullying Legislation | 06/09/11

06/09/11
Portland, OR Passes Transgender-Inclusive Healthcare Measure | 06/09/11

06/07/11
Easton Becomes 5th Penn. Municipality to Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of City Employees | 06/07/11

06/06/11
Connecticut Legislature Approves Transgender Non-Discrimination Bill; Gov. Malloy Says He'll Sign | 06/06/11

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VA transgender inmate granted trial for allegations of sexual abuse
01/25/13

A transgender inmate's sexual abuse lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Corrections will go to trial.

Five suspects now charged with killing missing Milwaukee transgender rapper
01/25/13

Five suspect now face murder charges in the disappearance case of Ebony (Evon) Young. Billy Griffin, 28, Ashanti Mcalister, 18, and Victor Stewart, 27, each now face murder charges.

Gay VCU volleyball coach finds new court
01/25/13

A coach who said he was fired from his job at Virginia Commonwealth University because he was gay – is now heading west. B

After nod from Obama, gay activists in Atlanta to tackle much work left to be done
01/25/13

In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama embraced gay rights as part of America's agenda, saying that "our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law."

Honolulu gay community outraged by Ethics Board appointee's comments
01/25/13

Former Honolulu City Councilmember Gary Okino has angered the gay community after making inflammatory comments during a council committee meeting. All while he is trying to be confirmed as a member of the city Ethics Board of Appeals.

Indiana GOP leaders say marriage equality ban not priority
01/25/13

The Republican leaders of Indiana's General Assembly said Thursday they have not decided whether to take up a constitutional ban on gay marriage, one day after a pair of House lawmakers filed separate proposals to place the ban before voters in 2014.

Poll: Only Republicans have majority against marriage equality in RI
01/25/13

Rhode Island’s House of Representatives will gather at 4 p.m. for a historic vote to legalize same-sex marriage. It will almost certainly mark the first time either chamber of the General Assembly backs the idea. (WPRI will stream the debate live online.)

Rhode Island House Passes Marriage Equality Bill in 51-19 Vote
01/24/13

Rhode Island's House of Representatives has passed marriage equality legislation in a 51-19 vote.

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