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"When you ban my book, you’re telling me that a child like mine doesn’t belong in your schools or your communities."
Speaking to Variety, the former "Bachelor" star also apologized to ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph and addressed criticism of his forthcoming Netflix series.
The star of Disney's "High School Musical" reboot thanked fans who "stand for love and acceptance" after his thoughts on Harry Styles set off an online frenzy.
The Department of Health and Human Services affirmed that federal laws forbidding sex discrimination in health care also protect gay and transgender people.
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Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin were wed in 2004 and again in 2008, when marriage equality became the law of the land in California.
A Republican lawmaker blocked a bill to honor Brothers Osborne singer T.J. Osborne, who is gay.
Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison expressed "some concerns" about congratulating T.J. Osborne of the Brothers Osborne, who came out as gay in February.
The CBS sitcom presented Fran Drescher as a sassy fashionista who held then-progressive views of the queer community, journalist Matt Baume finds.
“It just isn’t fair.” Caitlyn Jenner, who is running for California governor, said transgender girls shouldn’t compete in women’s sports at school.
Republican Gov. Jim Justice passed a bill this week banning trans women and girls from playing on sports teams consistent with their gender identities.