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Roy Moore, who still has yet to concede, is posting conspiracies and going after Doug Jones' gay son on Facebook

Roy Moore, who still has yet to concede, is posting conspiracies and going after Doug Jones' gay son on Facebook | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

It's been more than a week since embattled Alabama Republican Roy Moore lost a special Senate election to Democrat Doug Jones — and he still hasn't conceded. But Moore has posted links to his Facebook page discussing "How Muslims and Marxists delivered for Doug Jones" and that "Doug Jones's Gay Son Is 'Thrilled' by the Alabama win."

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Steve Bannon's history of sexist, homophobic and xenophobic comments

Steve Bannon's history of sexist, homophobic and xenophobic comments | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
Standing before a crowd in Alabama, trying to drum up support for Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, former White House strategist Steve Bannon has channelled his inner Ivanka Trump — and in the process has joked about child molestation.
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“They wouldn’t be a bunch of dykes that came from the Seven Sisters schools up in New England. That drives the left insane, and that’s why they hate these women”

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Talking politics at the club with Bob The Drag Queen

Talking politics at the club with Bob The Drag Queen | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Activist, actor and comedian 'Bob The Drag Queen' shared his thoughts on the importance of voting and staying politically aware.

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A Return to “We Don’t Serve Your Kind Here”?

A Return to “We Don’t Serve Your Kind Here”? | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

When the Supreme Court hears the #Masterpiece case, the stakes are high. This isn’t about cake. It could give business a #LicenseToDiscriminate against people of color, LGBT people, women, minority faiths, and people with disabilities.

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As transgender candidates make history in Minneapolis, some see trend emerging

As transgender candidates make history in Minneapolis, some see trend emerging | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

As transgender candidates make history in Minneapolis, some see trend emerging

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GOP leaders decry North Carolina governor's LGBT rights deal

GOP leaders decry North Carolina governor's LGBT rights deal | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

North Carolina’s Republican leaders said Thursday that a federal court should reject a deal by the Democratic governor that would affirm the rights of transgender people to use restrooms corresponding to their gender identity.

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Sessions deals another blow to the LGBT community

Sessions deals another blow to the LGBT community | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The self-righteous drive to make others suffer for not living Evangelical beliefs appears unstoppable with Trump in power

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How Edie Windsor Championed Gay Rights: ‘She Was Everywhere’

How Edie Windsor Championed Gay Rights: ‘She Was Everywhere’ | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Into her late 80s, Ms. Windsor continued to leverage her national profile as a winning Supreme Court plaintiff to support her favorite LGBT causes.

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LGBT Dreamers Speak Out: 'It’s Like Being Sent Home to a Death Sentence'

LGBT Dreamers Speak Out: 'It’s Like Being Sent Home to a Death Sentence' | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Trans and queer DACA recipients share how Trump's decision could threaten their safety and dramatically disrupt the lives they've built in the US.

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LGBT immigrants among DREAMers facing removal as Trump nixes DACA

LGBT immigrants among DREAMers facing removal as Trump nixes DACA | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Tony Choi is among the 36,000 LGBT immigrants in DACA who are now facing uncertainty and deportation after President Trump nixed the program.

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The first trans-gay migrant caravan arrives at US border, seeking asylum

The first trans-gay migrant caravan arrives at US border, seeking asylum | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
A caravan of 16 LGBTQI migrants — called the Rainbow 16 — surrendered themselves to U.S. border officials on Thursday and are now being held by ICE.
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Trump administration signals loss of ground for LGBT rights

Trump administration signals loss of ground for LGBT rights | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Just over 13 months later, Trump’s Justice Department, in a case between private parties that involved no government agency, has told a federal appeals court that discrimination based on sexual orientation is legal under federal law. 

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What the Right Gets Wrong About LGBT Megadonor Tim Gill

What the Right Gets Wrong About LGBT Megadonor Tim Gill | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The controversy over the advocate's 'punish the wicked' quote reveals the worst aspects of rightwing media

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Meet Dave Welch, the 'Pastor of Pastors' who Mobilizes Texas Churches Against LGBT Rights

Meet Dave Welch, the 'Pastor of Pastors' who Mobilizes Texas Churches Against LGBT Rights | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The Houston conservative's ability to blend politics and religion makes him a particularly potent force.

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New Leader for LGBT-Funding Powerhouse Gill Foundation

New Leader for LGBT-Funding Powerhouse Gill Foundation | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Brad Clark will take the helm as Gill's new president and CEO at the start of a busy year of elections and court battles.

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America Needs Another 21,307 LGBT Elected Officials to Achieve True Equality

America Needs Another 21,307 LGBT Elected Officials to Achieve True Equality | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

There needs to be nearly 50 times more openly LGBT elected officials before federal, state, and local governments fully reflect the population.

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Americans Aren’t As Divided As You Think

Americans Aren’t As Divided As You Think | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
I spent a year traveling throughout Red America. To my liberal friends, don’t worry: It was just fine.
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Election night brings historic wins for minority and LGBT candidates

Election night brings historic wins for minority and LGBT candidates | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

In a night of many firsts, several minority and LGBT candidates won local elections that in many ways echoed the blue wave in which Democrats won races large and small.

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Trump’s joke about Mike Pence affirms the long-held concerns of many in the LGBT community

Trump’s joke about Mike Pence affirms the long-held concerns of many in the LGBT community | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

Even before Mike Pence became Donald Trump's running mate, the country's LGBT community was concerned about his actions as Indiana governor.

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“Act of God”: On Toronto’s HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s

“Act of God”: On Toronto’s HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

A Queer Love Story, a new release from UBC Press, chronicles 15 years of correspondence between gay novelist Jane Rule and The Body Politic editor Rick Bébout. Below is an excerpt from the book, a back-and-forth between Jane and Rick as the pair work on an essay for The Body Politic as the HIV/AIDS crisis was bubbling in Toronto.

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How the LGBT movement came together to fight Trump’s transgender military ban

How the LGBT movement came together to fight Trump’s transgender military ban | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The movement has had major rifts -- but not this time.

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LGBT Advocates: Trump Administration's Stance In Cake Case Is Yet Another Letdown

LGBT Advocates: Trump Administration's Stance In Cake Case Is Yet Another Letdown | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The Justice Department has sided with a Colorado shop owner who refused to serve a same-sex couple. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case this fall.

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Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban

Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that directs the U.S. military not to accept transgender men and women as recruits.

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After Trump’s proposed military ban, 17.5% of people who called this LGBT hotline were trans youth

After Trump’s proposed military ban, 17.5% of people who called this LGBT hotline were trans youth | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it

The volume of calls the Trevor Project received from trans youth in the aftermath of this announcement exceeded those it received when the bathroom bill was introduced in Texas.

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The War On Transgenders Just Got Real In Texas

The War On Transgenders Just Got Real In Texas | PinkieB.com | LGBTQ+ Life | Scoop.it
Texas is predicted to lose big time as local, national and international companies prepare to go to war over a discriminatory Republican-led bill. 
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It is amazing that Republicans still want to legislate what bathroom transgender people can use. On Friday night, the Texas Senate decided to pass a bill forcing transgender people to use the bathroom based on the gender that is listed on their birth certificate. The bill also overturns local non-discrimination ordinances that allow transgenders to use whatever bathroom they want.

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