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Utah state Reps. Kera Birkland and Sahara Haye
Politics

Utah House passes bill that restricts all trans people's use of bathrooms in the state — and threatens jail

H.B. 257 would not only ban transgender folks from many public facilities but also call for jail time.

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Transgender

Ala. City's New Anti-Trans Law Is Nation's Most Terrifying

The new ordinance imposes a $500 fine and up to six months in jail for trans people caught using the restroom that matches their gender identity. 

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Crime

Gay Men Jailed for 'Unnatural Act' in Senegal

Two gay men in the West African nation were convicted of criminal charges and sentenced to six months in jail for an 'unnatural act' after neighbors alerted authorities that they lived together.
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Crime

Brock Turner's Jail Time for Sexual Assault to Be Cut by Half

Turner, a former Stanford University student who received the light sentence of six months for the assault, now will be released after three months.

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World

Five Malaysians Sentenced to Caning, Jail for Attempting Gay Sex

The South Asian nation appears to be continuing a crackdown on its LGBTQ population.

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News

Black Trans Woman Awarded $1.5M Over ‘Bogus’ Drug Charge and Arrest

The woman was arrested in 2015 after police officers said a stress ball in her purse contained cocaine. It didn't.

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World

Women Arrested in Cameroon for Homosexuality

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World

Oregon Man Sentenced For Tree Trimming Assault

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HIV

San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Spreading HIV

The 30-year-old lied to his partner about his status, prosecutors say.

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World

Two Men Arrested for Sex on Gay Cruise

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Race

Trump Pardons Racist Criminal Joe Arpaio

The president has made it clear -- he's declaring war on minorities.

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World

Atlanta Eagle Gay Bar Trial Begins

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World

Military funeral–picketing bill goes to Kansas governor

Antigay pastor Fred Phelps apparently doesn't enjoy a home-state advantage in his desire to use the picketing of military funerals as a way of condemning homosexuality--Kansas is about to pass a law restricting what many consider an abuse of freedom of speech.

Omar Navarro
Politics

GOP Politician: Gay Character in 'Cruella' Ruined My Childhood

Omar Navarro, a convicted stalker and perennial long-shot candidate against California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, doesn't like the drag queen on Blue's Clues either.

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40 Under 40

Islamophobia, Homophobia in Omar Sharif Jr.'s Sights

The fight against Islamophobia is part of a quest for the "movable middle" that LGBT people have long sought, argues activist Omar Sharif Jr.

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Crime

Four Texas teens charged over Grindr gunpoint robbery and assault

The alleged victim only escaped after frantically waving down a passing police officer.

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television

Shonda Rhimes Blasts 'Dumbass' Anti-Trans Bills

The Grey's Anatomy creator had a message for the "dumbasses" who support "bathroom bills."

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World

The Real Risks of Glitter Bombing

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Crime

Anti-Immigrant Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Convicted of Criminal Contempt of Court

The longtime sheriff of Maricopa County had persisted in ordering hunts for undocumented immigrants after a federal judge ordered him not to.

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Crime

Colorado judge blasts MAGA election denier Tina Peters during sentencing: ‘You are a charlatan’

The judge did not hold back, and the internet thanked him.