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12:33pm Sep 28, 2021

World News World News

Local Governments In Poland Rescind Anti-LGBT Resolutions, Fearing Loss Of EU Funding

by Scott Neuman

In 2019, more than 100 provinces and municipalities in Poland passed resolutions declaring they were "LGBT-free." They're backing down as the EU warns it will cut off funding to local governments.
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3:13pm Aug 12, 2021

National National

LGBTQ Adults Are Facing Hunger At Almost Twice The Rate As Others, New Data Shows

by Josie Fischels

LGBTQ Americans in a new Census survey reported higher rates of food and economic insecurity, indicating the community is experiencing a particularly heavy financial toll from the pandemic.
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4:46pm Jun 17, 2021

World News World News Books Arts

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Directs Fiery Essay At Former Student — And Cancel Culture

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Two literary stars from Nigeria are engaging in a very public feud — a fight that is both personal and also enfolds bigger questions about feminism, gender identity and social media.
Daniel Estrin / NPR

5:14pm Jun 23, 2020

World News World News

At Jerusalem's Request, U.S. Embassy Briefly Takes Down Its LGBTQ Pride Banner

by Daniel Estrin

The city's deputy mayor said the banner was removed because he received complaints that it was offensive to residents.
6:00am Dec 27, 2019

Human Interest Human Interest

Greensboro Ranks First In State In Annual LGBTQ Equality Index

by Eddie Garcia

Greensboro has topped a list in North Carolina for LGBTQ inclusivity in an annual ranking, the fifth year in a row the city has come in first place.
Jeff Roberson / AP

4:11pm Oct 30, 2019

National National

Missouri Cop Who Says He Was Told 'Tone Down Your Gayness' Wins Discrimination Case

by Rachel Treisman

Sgt. Keith Wildhaber sued the St. Louis County Police Department in 2017, alleging he was passed over for promotions because he is gay. A jury agreed and awarded him nearly $20 million on Friday.
Mattel

5:34pm Sep 25, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls

by Paolo Zialcita

The toy manufacturing giant behind Barbie aims to allow nonbinary youth to play with gender expression in its new line of dolls.
Anton Vaganov/Reuters

5:46pm Jul 23, 2019

World News World News

Russian LGBT Activist Is Found Dead; Friends Say She Was Threatened

by Sasha Ingber

Yelena Grigoryeva was found near her home in St. Petersburg on Sunday, with multiple stab wounds and signs of strangulation, activists said on social media.
Evan Vucci / AP

7:36pm Jul 17, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

LGBTQ Americans Could Be At Higher Risk For Dementia, Study Finds

by Dani Matias

Research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Convention found that LGBTQ Americans are three times more likely to experience cognitive decline than their non-LGBTQ counterparts.
Susan Risdon / Red Media Group

11:07am May 06, 2019

National National

Business Leaders Oppose 'License To Discriminate' Against LGBT Texans

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.

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4:41pm Apr 04, 2019

National National

New Study: LGBT People A 'Fundamental Part of The Fabric Of Rural Communities'

by Leila Fadel

Up to 20 percent of LGBT Americans live in rural parts of the country. A new study says they shouldn't have to choose between being protected from discrimination and choosing where they call home.
4:05pm Mar 28, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Proposals Would Expand LGBT Protections In North Carolina

by Paul Garber

Gay rights advocates and their supporters at the legislature say expanding discrimination protections and repealing remnants of the North Carolina "bathroom bill" will make clear that LGBT people a