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FORT DODGE, IOWA - APRIL 16: Democratic presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg hosts a town hall meeting at the Lions Den on April 16, 2019 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This was Buttigieg’s first visit to the state since announcing that he was officially seeking the Democratic nomination during a rally in South Bend on Sunday. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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POLITICS
Pete Buttigieg Shuts Down Anti-Gay Hecklers At Iowa Campaign Stops
By Ron Dicker
The openly gay 2020 Democratic presidential candidate answered bigotry with wit and grace.
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president, listens during a joint news conference with Juan Guaido (not pictured), president of the National Assembly who swore himself in as the leader of Venezuela, not pictured, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Guaido traveled to Brasilia from Colombia, despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, for talks aimed at securing support from Bolsonaro. Photographer: Andre Coelho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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POLITICS
Brazil's Far-Right President Tweeted Golden Shower Video To Push Anti-LGBTQ Views
By Andy Campbell and Travis Waldron
Jair Bolsonaro is upset that the Carnival festival has turned against him. So he tweeted a pee tape.
Sammy Kanter
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QUEER VOICES
Gay Rabbinical Student Wins Court Case Against Pizzeria That Refused To Serve Him
By Carol Kuruvilla
Sammy Kanter, an American studying in Israel, said a Jerusalem pizzeria kicked him out because of his sexual orientation.
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VIDEOS
Late-Night Hosts Stephen Colbert And Trevor Noah Take On Jussie Smollett
Colbert and Noah analyzed the shocking news that the “Empire” actor may have staged a hate crime against himself.
VIDEOS
Jussie Smollett Arrested
Actor Jussie Smollett has arrested for filing a false police report in connection to his claim that he was the victim of a homophobic and racist assault.
Little Caesars Pizza
CBS
QUEER VOICES
Little Caesars Employee Fired For Writing 'Gay' On Customer Receipt
By Curtis M. Wong
Two men say the incident happened at a franchise location in Virginia last week.
VIDEOS
Police Investigating After Video Showing Homophobic Attack Goes Viral
The video of an alleged attack on a man after he was asked about his sexuality has gone viral.
Salt Lake City Hate Crime Victim
Fox 13
QUEER VOICES
Video Shows Alleged Attack On Utah Man Who Is Asked If He's Gay
By Curtis M. Wong
Salt Lake City police said they've "made contact" with a suspect and are treating the incident as a hate crime.
Eric Porterfield
wvlegislature.gov
POLITICS
West Virginia Lawmaker Faces Calls To Resign After Likening LGBTQ People To KKK, 'Terrorist Group'
By Nina Golgowski
Delegate Eric Porterfield has continued to stand by his comments, most recently saying he'd "see if [his kids] can swim" if they came out as gay.
VIDEOS
Kevin Hart Called Out After Tweeting About Jussie Smollett Attack
Kevin Hart is, once again, in the midst of controversy over his homophobic jokes.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JANUARY 06: Danny Strong (L) and Jussie Smollett arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Empire' held at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on January 6, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrities Offer Support To 'Empire' Star Jussie Smollett After Possible Hate Crime
By Marina Fang
Smollett told Chicago police two men yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him before assaulting him.
US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, attends a community meeting at Pahoa High School, Friday, May 4, 2018, in Pahoa, Hawaii. Gabbard, who serves in the National Guard, will be activated tomorrow and will serve in the lava affected areas of the Big Island. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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POLITICS
Tulsi Gabbard Apologizes For Past Anti-LGBTQ Comments
By Antonia Blumberg
In a video posted to YouTube, the 2020 presidential contender said her views have changed.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen wave during their arrival at Paya Lebar Airbase in Singapore, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Pence is in Singapore to attend the 33rd ASEAN summit. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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VIDEOS
Vice President Mike Pence Defends His Wife For Teaching At An Anti-LGBTQ School
Vice President Mike Pence says he’s “offended” by people criticizing his wife for teaching at the school.
FAMILY GUY: The Griffins move to Washington D.C. where Peter is hired as the new White House Press Secretary in the all-new “Trump Guy” episode of FAMILY GUY airing Sunday, Jan. 13 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. FAMILY GUY ™ and © 2019 TCFFC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CR: FOX
ENTERTAINMENT
'Family Guy' Pledges To 'Phase Out' Gay Jokes In Episode Skewering Donald Trump
By Cole Delbyck
Peter Griffin made the declaration in a recent episode that pulled no punches with the president.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 6: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 6, 2019 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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SPORTS
Minnesota Wolves' Andrew Wiggins Appears To Call Player 'Gay' In Interview
By Cliff Brunt, AP
The NBA player denied the claims, saying he has "the utmost love and respect for the LGBTQIA community"
Seattle resident Christopher Brown's video of a salon customer spewing anti-LGBTQ epithets has received more than 325,000 views.
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QUEER VOICES
Video Shows Woman Berating Man With Homophobic Slurs At Seattle Nail Salon
By Curtis M. Wong
Christopher Brown said the response to the now-viral video has been "overwhelmingly positive."
Ellen
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ENTERTAINMENT
Ellen DeGeneres' Kevin Hart 'Interview' Is Artificial Talk-Show Culture At Its Worst
By Matthew Jacobs
"Ellen" should be an ideal place to engage in cultural discourse, but the influential host proved we have no arena for litigating issues as serious as homophobia.
VIDEOS
Ellen DeGeneres Faces Backlash For Backing Kevin Hart
Ellen DeGeneres is facing fiery backlash for still wanting comedian Kevin Hart to host the Oscars.
BERLIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 11: Stormy Daniels attends the Venus Award during the Venus Erotic Fair 2018 at Hotel Ellington on October 11, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. She was honorated with a special award for her lifetime achievement in the erotic industry. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)
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QUEER VOICES
Stormy Daniels Cancels On Strip Club Owner Who Allegedly Used Homophobic Slur
By Curtis M. Wong
"I do not respond well to bullies," the porn actress wrote on Instagram about the owner of the Florida club.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 12: Lena Waithe arrives at the Variety's Power Of Women: Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on October 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Here's Who Lena Waithe Wants To Step In For Kevin Hart As Oscars Host
By Curtis M. Wong
The "Master of None" writer and star said, "I hope it’s somebody black and somebody funny.”
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Kevin Hart attends the WSJ Tech D.Live at Montage Laguna Beach on November 13, 2018 in Laguna Beach, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for The Wall Street Journal and WSJ. Magazine)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kevin Hart Says He's Stepped Down From Oscar Hosting Gig Amid Controversy Over Old Tweets
By Nick Visser
The comedian, who was named as the host of the 2019 Academy Awards this week, faced criticism over homophobic jokes he made several years ago.
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Actor Kevin Hart poses during 'The Upside' Screening and Conversation with Kevin Hart at 92nd Street Y on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kevin Hart's History Of Homophobic Tweets, Jokes Resurfaces As Oscars Gig Is Announced
By Curtis M. Wong
The Academy Awards' decision was blasted as "a middle finger" to the LGBTQ community, given the comedian's past remarks.
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POLITICS
Rep. Steve King Blasts National Republicans For Supporting A Gay Candidate
By Igor Bobic
In addition to racism, the Iowa Republican is now flinging homophobia in his bid for re-election.
VIDEOS
Meet Brazil’s Donald Trump
He’s racist, sexist and homophobic. But that might not stop populist candidate Jair Bolsonaro from becoming the next President of Brazil.
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Adam Rippon of the United States reacts after his performance during the men's short program figure skating event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. Rippon is among the athletes who will be featured in ESPN the Magazine's 10th anniversary Body Issue. The issue hits newsstands on June 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
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QUEER VOICES
Why Coming Out May Still Be A Hurdle Too High For Many LGBTQ Athletes
By Sonia Elks, Reuters
For many, sport is still seen as one area where homophobia and gender stereotypes persist.
AZUSA, CA -- OCTOBER 01, 2018: Left to right: Azusa Pacific University students Alissa Gmyrek (cq), Cayla Hailwood and Rachel Davis, cheer on speakers during an LBGQT support rally at Azusa Pacific University after the school reinstated a ban on same-sex relationships on campus. (Photo by Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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QUEER VOICES
Evangelical University Lifts Ban On Same-Sex Couples, Then Reinstates It
By Carol Kuruvilla
Azusa Pacific University just brought back an anti-LGBTQ policy that bans queer relationships on campus, and students feel betrayed.
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