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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.

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US: Arizona sued over 'No Promo Homo' school sex-ed curriculum

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Two gay-rights organizations are suing Arizona over its so-called "No Promo Homo" law, which bans public district and charter school HIV/AIDS instruction that "promotes a homosexual lifestyle."

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US: It Didn’t End With Cakes

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The case is part of a nationwide crusade by evangelical Christians to weaponize the First Amendment and religious freedom to defend anti-gay bigotry.

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US: Male, Female or ‘X’: The Push for a Third Choice on Official Forms

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New York City is the latest place to offer gender-neutral birth certificates. But after someone changes the sex to “X,” things get complicated.

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US: Arizona court sides with Phoenix on same-sex wedding invitations

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The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed Thursday that a Phoenix law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination is constitutional and that local wedding vendors must serve same-sex couples.

US: Bills to curtail LGBT rights are failing in US legislatures

Some conservatives suggest legislative leaders are treading softly on these issues now for fear of provoking big corporations and pro sports leagues that support LGBT rights.