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Netherlands2 hours ago

Dutch PM: More needs to be done to defend trans rights

Rob Jetten on Friday was on World Pride Human Rights Conference panel

The White House4 hours ago

HRC files class action over federal ban on gender-affirming care coverage

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District of Columbia1 day ago

D.C.’s Mary’s House For Older Adults names new executive director

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National resources for trans and gender diverse communities

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homepage news7 years ago

Democrats regain control of Va. General Assembly

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Roem defeats Republican challenger

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Madonna headlines World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam

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Buttigieg indicates he may run for president in 2028

Netherlands2 days ago

Dutch prime minister opens World Pride Human Rights Conference

Michigan2 days ago

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Politics

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Virginia2 days ago

Doug Ollivant to face Eugene Vindman in Va. 7th Congressional District

District of Columbia2 days ago

LGBTQ advocates optimistic about D.C.’s expected new mayor

Rehoboth Beach1 week ago

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Maryland1 week ago

Advocates for trans students urge Md. to fight White House threats

Maryland2 weeks ago

White House threatens Anne Arundel schools over gender identity policy

Virginia2 weeks ago

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World

Netherlands2 days ago

Dutch prime minister opens World Pride Human Rights Conference

Rob Jetten is country’s first openly gay head of government

Celebrity News3 days ago

My evening with Madonna

Netherlands6 days ago

Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade draws hundreds of thousands

European Union7 days ago

Poland’s top court rejects recognition of same-sex marriages from other EU countries

Taiwan1 week ago

Taiwan’s government has failed to update process to change gender markers on ID documents

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Madonna to perform at World Pride in Amsterdam

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HRC condemns DoE removal of LGBTQ bullying data from federal survey

Organization cites rise in homophobic, transphobic policies, worse mental health outcomes

Michigan2 days ago

Progressives score victory as El-Sayed wins Mich. Senate primary

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White House orders warning signs at Smithsonian over gender identity exhibits

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Trump ends direct HIV prevention funding to community groups

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