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6:35pm Jul 21, 2016

Sports Sports National

NBA Will Pull 2017 All-Stars Game From Charlotte Over N.C. 'Bathroom Bill'

by Camila Domonoske

The controversial state law limits civil rights protections for LGBT people; the league says it can't host the All-Star game in that climate. A new location for the game hasn't yet been announced.
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6:00am Jul 14, 2016

National National Books Education

For LGBTQ Students, Author Says, Safety Is 'Not Enough'

by Kendra Yoshinaga

Safety for LGBTQ students is critical, but inclusive policies shouldn't stop there, author Michael Sadowski argues in his new book.
6:12pm Jul 01, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Legislature Wraps Up With Budget Adjustment, Little Movement on HB2

by Associated Press

The North Carolina General Assembly is finishing its latest session, capping it off with an overwhelming “yes” on a $22.3 billion dollar spending plan.
Jeff Amy/AP

2:53pm Jul 01, 2016

National National Religion

Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Protecting Religious Objections To Gay Marriage

by Camila Domonoske

Late Thursday night, shortly before the controversial law was set to take effect, a federal judge ruled it unconstitutional. He called it an "attempt to put LGBT citizens back in their place."

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5:05pm Jun 29, 2016

National National

Los Angeles Pioneers Program To Help Educate Foster Parents For LGBT Kids

by Leo Duran

There are more than 400,000 foster children in the U.S., and a disproportionate number identify as LGBT. It's hard to find foster parents for them, but an effort in Los Angeles aims to change that.

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Ariel Zambelich / NPR

5:12pm Jun 28, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Obama: Trump Hasn't Captured 'Zeitgeist Of The Country'

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump may have clinched the GOP nomination, but President Obama says Trump's record low favorability ratings show that he hasn't won over the hearts and minds of the country just yet.
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7:55pm Jun 26, 2016

Religion Religion

Pope Francis: Church Should Apologize To Gays And Other Marginalized Groups

by Colin Dwyer

Aboard a flight from Armenia, the pontiff said the Church owes an apology not only to gay people, but also to other marginalized groups. "We Christians must say we are sorry," he said.
Courtesy of Rev. Troy Perry

9:39am Jun 24, 2016

National National

Out Of Ashes, An Unwavering Resolve: 'That's The Legacy. We Never Ran Away'

by NPR Staff

Before the Orlando shooting, the deadliest attack on LGBT people in the U.S. happened at a New Orleans gay bar. Decades later, a pastor recalls the fire's brutal — but, somehow, hopeful — aftermath.

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Courtesy of the author

9:56pm Jun 17, 2016

World News World News Health & Safety

I Feel Like 'I Am Orlando' Though I Live Thousands Of Miles Away

by Adebisi Alimi

The attack on Pulse made this Nigerian LGBT activist remember a time when he saw Orlando in his everyday life.
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5:30pm Jun 17, 2016

National National

Orlando Shootings Prompt Cities To Consider More Security For Pride Events

by Richard Gonzales

June is Pride month for the LGBT community, and several larger cities will hold events over the next two weekends. Some would-be participants are debating whether they'll stay home this year.

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10:57am Jun 16, 2016

National National

Latinos At Home And Abroad Mourn After Orlando Shooting

by Adrian Florido

Orlando's Latino community is coming together to help those affected by Sunday's shooting from afar.

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9:45am Jun 15, 2016

News News

Hispanic Pastors Gather To Support HB2

by Eddie Garcia

A group of North Carolina Hispanic clergy members are speaking up about House Bill 2.

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