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Tom Daley wants to start a family after diving
Out athlete Tom Daley said this week that he wants to start a family once his diving career is over.
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Cher to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Provincetown
Cher, who endorsed Hillary Clinton in June, will show support for Clinton and attend a fundraiser for the Democratic presidential nominee in Provincetown on Aug. 21.
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A record 40 out athletes to compete in Rio Olympics
At least 40 openly lesbian, gay and bisexual athletes are competing the in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, a new record.
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Chicagoan battling testicular cancer finishes chemo, excited for summer – his favorite season
Anthony Cozzi had a hunch, so he wasn't surprised. But no one ever wants to hear those heartbreaking three words: You Have Cancer.
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Pulse Nightclub will not reopen as a memorial
Pulse Nightclub said Monday that it had mistakenly announced that it was reopening as a memorial to the 49 people killed there on June 12.
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Seattle becomes third U.S. city to ban conversion therapy for minors
The Seattle City Council unanimously voted on Monday to ban conversion therapy on anyone under 18.
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12 states file brief in support of Obama's transgender bathroom policy
Twelve states have filed an amicus brief in support of the Obama administration's directive advising schools to allow transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
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LGBT event planned after cancellation of Cleveland Pride
After the abrupt cancellation of Cleveland's annual Pride Parade, several groups are planning a new LGBT event to take its place.
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OUT Hotel to close after owners hosted Ted Cruz fundraiser
The OUT Hotel in New York City has been sold and will no longer cater to the LGBT community.
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DNC starts with Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Warren
Democrats on Monday opened their convention in Philadelphia with rousing speeches from Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Michelle Obama and Elizabeth Warren.
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Gay groups cheer Hillary Clinton's pick of Tim Kaine as her running mate
After months of speculation, Hillary Clinton on Friday announced that Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was her choice for her vice president.
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Donald Trump vows to protect LGBT community
The Republican National Convention (RNC) ended Thursday in Cleveland with Donald Trump accepting the party's nomination.
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Trump offers protection and support to LGBTQ comminty
In his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention Thursday evening in Cleveland, Republican Presidential nominee Donal Trump offered words about the LGBTQ community never before heard from a GOP presidential
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Republican platform calls for overturning gay marriage ruling
The final Republican platform, released Monday after days of debate, calls for overturning last year's Supreme Court ruling that led to nationwide marriage equality and supports efforts to undermine the decision.
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Out CEO Peter Thiel to speak at Republican Convention
Peter Thiel will speak at this week's Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Hillary Clinton calls Mike Pence 'extreme VP pick'; criticizes his support for anti-gay law
Hillary Clinton has criticized GOP rival Donald Trump's choice for vice president.
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GOP platform expected to condemn gay marriage ruling, support anti-LGBT laws
Members of the GOP platform committee have told The New York Times that this year's platform is expected to condemn the Supreme Court's finding that gay and lesbian couples have a constitutional right to marry.
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Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda release song dedicated to Orlando victims
Jennifer Lopez and Lin-Manuel Miranda on Friday released a collaborative song on iTunes to honor the 49 people killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting last month at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
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United Nations creates LGBT monitor
The United Nations last week signaled that it was prepared to take a leading role in helping advance LGBT rights around the globe.
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Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops
The Pentagon on Thursday lifted its ban on transgender people serving openly in the military.
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Catholic League's Bill Donohue says gays should apologize to him, preferably by FedEx
Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League, told CNN's Chris Cuomo on Tuesday that he would not follow Pope Francis' advice for Christians to apologize to the LGBT community.
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'Solidarity' video sends message of courage and hope to Chicago's queer community
As you recover from two fantastic Pride weekends, take a moment to check out this "Solidarity" video featuring a host of Chicago's queer nightlife community. In the wake of the tragedy in Orlando, this family of performe
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Stonewall Inn dedicated as national monument
Federal, state and local officials on Monday dedicated New York City's Stonewall Inn as the first national monument honoring the LGBT rights movement.
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Hillary Clinton Marches In NYC Pride Parade
Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, was among the thousands who participated in Sunday's New York City Pride Parade.