Gay congressman said problem has ‘long history’ in country
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Groups pledge $76,000 in donations
Only 75 percent of required signatures deemed valid
Prosecutor, defense argue over whether slaying was self-defense
Arizona capital receives perfect score in annual HRC index
Lifting of ban opens organ donor pool by 500 to 600 people annually
Police highlighted three unsolved trans murders at event
Longtime partners accept Medal of Freedom on their behalf
Republicans 'do not walk in lockstep' on issue