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How the world is celebrating International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

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How the world is celebrating International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

IDAHOT is celebrated annually on 17 May to commemorate WHO's decision to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder in 1990. IDAHOT was created in 2004 and is now celebrated in more than 120 countries, whether in triumph or in defiance. 

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Congressional Forum to Investigate 'Epidemic of Violence' Against Trans People

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Congressional Forum to Investigate 'Epidemic of Violence' Against Trans People

To date, 21 trans women have been murdered in the United States since January, almost double the number of trans murders in all of 2014. Most of this year's victims were trans women of color.

White House Endorses LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

White House Endorses LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

The White House has endorsed historic legislation that would give lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals full federal protection from discrimination.

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Global-Local Connection for LGBT Rights event stirs up conversation

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Global-Local Connection for LGBT Rights event stirs up conversation

The evening’s conversation covered an array of topics, including but not limited to anti-LGBT laws across the world, bullying, the school-to-prison pipeline, Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, the role of social media in activism, HIV/AIDS and LGBT elders.

Photo Credit: Patrick Saunders

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The battle for LGBT rights in Georgia is far from over

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The battle for LGBT rights in Georgia is far from over

Georgia’s gay community celebrated its largest victory ever this summer, but the state remains without laws to specifically protect LGBT citizens against discrimination.

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Major companies form group to push for LGBT rights globally

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Major companies form group to push for LGBT rights globally

"The Human Rights Campaign-led group will push for protections in the workplace globally, including in countries where LGBT individuals face legal discrimination or harassment."

LGBT advocates are 2-for-2 in fighting religious freedom laws.

LGBT advocates are 2-for-2 in fighting religious freedom laws.

“LGBT rights advocates say it's too soon to tell whether the so-called religious freedom debate -- which has been simmering politically ever since the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide -- is going to be the next legal battle on the LGBT frontier. But it's certainly possible.”

Obama Calls for End to ‘Conversion’ Therapies for Gay and Transgender Youth

Obama Calls for End to ‘Conversion’ Therapies for Gay and Transgender Youth

President Obama is calling for an end to therapies aimed at “repairing” gay, lesbian and transgender youth. His decision on the issue is the latest example of his continuing embrace of gay rights.

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