South Dakota is the first state to legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination in 2017


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Top StorySouth Dakota is the first state to legalize anti-LGBTQ discrimination in 2017
The governor signed a law Friday that allows adoption agencies to deny LGBTQ families services and child placement for "religious" reasons .
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Frank Ocean’s new track ‘Chanel’ hailed as bisexual anthem
In "Chanel," the chorus "I see both sides like Chanel" recalls infamous fashion designer Coco Chanel's rumored bisexuality.

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Court rules Civil Rights Act doesn’t protect against anti-gay discrimination
An increasing number of trial and appeals courts have found that existing law bars anti-LGBTQ discrimination, but no federal appellate court has so far supported this interpretation.

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Dating app Tinder matched a quarter million trans users after inclusive update
Tinder offers 37 gender identity options and has improved its community education and internal moderation to help prevent harassment.

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This Republican lawmaker broke with his party to introduce a fair housing bill
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017 would make it illegal to discriminate against a renter on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Kristen Stewart on being out: ‘I hate that it’s such a big deal’
Out actress Kristen Stewart talks about her new film "Personal Shopper" and the challenges of fame.

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Joseph Nicolosi wasn’t the first therapist to try to ‘cure’ homosexuality
Joseph Nicolosi was just one in a long line of medical and psychological "professionals" who sought to pathologize LGBTQ identities.

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Despite lawmaker support, Utah hate crimes bill failed to get a public hearing
The current law doesn't include specific protected groups but instead speaks generally about crimes that cause a person to fear they cannot freely exercise their constitutional rights.

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St. Patrick’s parade organizers will allow gay vets to march
The South Boston Allied War Veterans Council announced that it had signed an "acceptance letter" that would clear the way for OutVets to participate.

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Americans oppose anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’ laws, poll finds
It also found that most people support same-sex marriage and non-discrimination laws offering protections to the LGBTQ community.