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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.

In Trump's Sights: Dismantling Equality in Lending

Protecting Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau isn't as sexy as saving Obamacare and marriage equality, but it's nearly as imperative.

Marsha P. Johnson Institute Celebrates Black Trans Lives

The Marsha P. Johnson Institute is dedicated to uplifting Black trans voices.

Thinking About Life Insurance? Here Are Some Tips

A partner at New York Life shares his experiences working for the Fortune 500 company as well as advice for LGBT households seeking life insurance.

Trump's New Chief of Staff Will Be White House's Biggest Homophobe Yet

As a House member, Mick Mulvaney received a zero in every term on the Human Rights Campaign's Congressional Scorecard.

Sarah McBride’s introduces her first bill in Congress, which targets predatory credit repair companies

The transgender lawmaker is out with her first bill to help financially vulnerable Americans.

World Bank Cuts Off Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

“Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values," said a statement from the institution.

Suze Says Sound Finances Fight Income Inequality

While we're still waiting for the nation to institute marriage equality, financial guru Suze Orman's arsenal of free or inexpensive advice has been her own way of sticking it to The Man.

The First National LGBTQ Credit Union Has Been Approved

Michigan approved a state charter this week.

Bank of America

Bank of America

For LGBT Service Members, the Battle Isn't Over

Integration of LGBT service members was just the first step in bringing parity to our armed services, writes Matt Thorn of OutServe-SLDN.

Burkina Faso's military junta: 'Homosexuality will be punished by the law'

Military leaders did not reveal the extent of the ban — whether it is against LGBTQ+ identity broadly or specifically those in same-sex relationships, nor what the sentences will entail.

WATCH: Queer Protesters Allege Discrimination at Denver Bear Bar

Amid allegations that the Denver Wrangler's entrance policy requiring a 'gender-matching ID' is transphobic and misogynistic, queer activists took to the street Sunday to make their complaints heard.

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Wells Fargo

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George Clooney Tells Ellen He's Not Done Fighting Antigay Brunei

"It's not fixed yet, there's a lot of work to be done," said the Catch-22 actor.

Will Antigay Views Cost This Congressman His Job?

Rep. Scott Garrett of New Jersey, the banker of the Republican party, could find himself out of a job because of his archaic views on sexuality.

All Eyes on Uganda

Activists and governments around the world are urging the African country's legislature not to approve a bill that would imprison or execute gay people and their allies.

Rachel Maddow: 'Democratic Contest Is Effectively Over'

Rachel Maddow is painting a new statement from Bernie Sanders as a concession.

LGBTQ+ Groups Denied Registration Even After Supreme Court Decision in Eswatini

The Eswatini government continues to refuse to register LGBTQ+ rights groups, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling supporting these organizations.