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US: Photos From the George Floyd Protests, City by City

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Thousands have taken to the streets to express their anger over racism and police violence. Some of the demonstrations have turned violent, prompting the activation of the National Guard in at least 21 states.

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US: HRC Releases Annual State Equality Index Ratings

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HRC Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 6th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect LGBTQ people and their families and assessing how well states are protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination.

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US: Sex and HIV Education

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As debate over the relative merits of abstinence-only-until-marriage messages versus more comprehensive approaches has intensified, states have enacted a number of specific content requirements.

US: Five Key Moments in Queer Activism, from Stonewall to Today

In speeches written for our Queeroes Awards dinner, historian Hugh Ryan revisits some of the most crucial moments of our community's history.

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US: Massachusetts becomes 16th state to ban ‘ex-gay’ therapy for youth

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Massachusetts became the 16th state in the nation to ban “ex-gay” conversation therapy on Monday after Gov. Charlie Baker signed a measure into law prohibiting the widely discredited practice for youth.

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US: Slew of state and local bills are targeting LGBTQ people

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From a trans "bathroom bill" in Anchorage to "parody marriage" legislation in South Carolina, a number of new bills are causing LGBTQ advocates concern.