Richard Fierro said he was aided by others as he halted the shooting that interrupted a celebratory night at Club Q.
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Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage
The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.
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Mothers, friends, performers among dead at Colorado gay club
The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q.
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Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages
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Federal court says beauty pageant can bar trans contestants
The pageant has several requirements for contestants, including some based on contestants’ age, marital status and gender identity.
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Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
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Republicans propose bill barring lessons on gender, sexuality for children
Some are calling the House Republicans’ bill a national version of the Florida law banning education on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.
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Anti-trans laws are on the rise. Here’s a look at where – and what kind.
Bans on trans youth and restrictions on gender-affirming medical care are among a record number of anti-trans bills introduced across the country this year.
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Nearly 6 in 10 LGBTQ youth who came out before age 13 ‘seriously considered suicide’ in past year
The data was released ahead of the 34th annual National Coming Out Day on Tuesday.
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Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple may have broken laws again after refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.