Breaking Down States Where a ‘Trans Panic’ Defense Is Not Illegal
An LGBTQ website’s graphic showing the scope of the issue is mostly accurate.
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Did Reykjavik Ensure That Pride Flags Were Prominently Flown to Greet Mike Pence?
A viral tweet claims that Iceland’s biggest firms and companies honored the United States’ vice president with a rainbow display.
The Love Letters of Gilbert Bradley and Gordon Bowsher
Historical memes making their way around social media about a relationship between two World War II soldiers are based on actual events.
Does a New ‘Gay Street’ Sign Near Stonewall Include ‘Pedosexual’ in Pride?
In June 2019 — Pride Month in the United States — the following image circulated on social media, suggesting that one of the sexual orientations added to New York City’s “Gay Street” sign was “pedosexual”: The image depicted the corner of Gay Street in New York City, which is adjacent to Christopher Street: Christopher Street …
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Was the Word ‘Homosexual’ Only Added to Leviticus 18:22 in 1983?
On June 11 2019 Twitter user @n_robe shared the following tweet, claiming that the word “homosexual” was only added to the Bible in 1983 as a pretext for codifying anti-gay sentiments in Christianity: According to the tweet, “the word ‘homosexual’ didn’t appear in the Bible until 1983, replacing a verse stating that “man shall not lie …
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Trump Administration Ends Visas to Unmarried Same-Sex Partners of Diplomats
On October 1, 2018, as much of the United States was preoccupied with stories about sexual assault, drinking, and fighting by a Supreme Court nominee, the Trump administration enacted a policy change affecting diplomats. A September 13 memo to United Nations staff laid out the changes: 3. Since 2009, the United Nations has been informed that …
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AmazonSmile Removes Anti-LGBTQ Legal Group from Donation Program
The “Alliance Defending Freedom” attacked the Southern Poverty Law Center after being excluded.
The Recent History of Presidential Proclamations for Pride Month
President Obama issued a proclamation declaring June 2016 LGBT Pride month.
‘Target to Discontinue Sale of Holy Bible’
A real-life intimidation campaign fueled a bit of ‘satirical’ news.
Was Target ‘Boycotted’ for Not Discriminating Against Transgender Shoppers?
A right-wing group targeted the retailer, which released a Pride-themed clothing line anyway.