Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law
The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.
November 22, 2024
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Chris Christie to Fight Judge's Ruling on Marriage Equality
If the ruling is not appealed, same-sex couples in New Jersey can begin to wed October 21.
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Trans Man Sues Amazon for Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment
Shaun Simmons, who worked at an Amazon warehouse in New Jersey, says he was harassed by coworkers and denied a promotion.
October 7, 2020
Cincinnati Renames Street to Honor Marriage Equality Pioneers
City Council members voted unanimously to rename a street after the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that declared same-sex marriage legal nationwide.
June 22, 2017
The Real-Life Parallels to 'Love Is Strange'
The story of a teacher fired for marrying his same-sex partner is a famliar one around the nation.
August 28, 2014
A transgender 14-year-old was dismembered in Pennsylvania. A suspect is in custody
A small Pennsylvania town responds with an outpouring of support for the family of Pauly A. Likens over the gruesome killing.
July 8, 2024
New Jersey: One More State Goes for Marriage Equality
The New Jersey Supreme Court declines to delay an order for same-sex marriages to begin in the Garden State.
October 18, 2013
Pennsylvania man held for trial in murder and dismemberment of trans 14-year-old Pauly A. Likens
DeShawn Watkins is facing new murder and sex crime charges following a preliminary hearing.
July 30, 2024
Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024
The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.
December 20, 2024
The Year In Hashtags
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December 31, 2014
WATCH: Lesbian High School Sweethearts Receive Marriage License
Cindy Meneghin and Maureen Kilian have finally won the right to marry in their home state of New Jersey after 40 years together and more than a decade in court battling for marriage equality.
October 27, 2013
Man killed after stabbing Grindr date who fought back: Police
Police found a bloody crime scene with both men suffering from multiple stab wounds.
September 25, 2024
Transgender candidate cleared to run in Ohio despite initial name disqualification
A law around name disclosures is being unevenly interpreted across state jurisdictions.
January 23, 2024
Immigrant-Bashing Sheriff Joe Arpaio Announces Senate Run
The former Arizona sheriff, who has a history of racial profiling and mistreatment of prisoners, may end up running against bi candidate Kyrsten Sinema.
January 9, 2018