lead story - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sponsors anti-transgender bill after claiming to be pro-LGBTQ

Anagha Srikanth

The Hill

 Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)

Uhhhh... I TOLD YOU...

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Maryland - Can Cummings’ successor continue his pro-LGBTQ legacy?

Philip van Slooten
Washington Blade

Ellicott City, MD

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civil rights - Human Rights Campaign Announces “Artists For Equality” Auction to Help Elect Pro-LGBTQ Candidates

Nick Morrow
HRC

Flag, Jasper Johns

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civil rights - GOP-backed FY 2019 budget amendment aims to block adoptions by LGBTQ couples, punish pro-LGBTQ states

Geraldine Estevez
Desert Sun

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