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New Jersey school district hit with multiple lawsuits after firing gay superintendent
Three former Manchester Township School District employees have alleged hostile treatment and anti-LGBTQ bias.
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LGBTQ+ crisis hotline sees 700% surge in calls, spike in pranks post-election
On Nov. 6, one day after the 2024 election, one LGBTQ+ crisis hotline says it saw 700% more calls than normal. It’s a record number of calls for the Trevor Project’s suicide prevention hotline, and a sign of the impact of the 2024 election.
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The 2024 election's impact on the LGBTQ+ community
The election results are already having an impact, with one LGBTQ+ crisis center saying they’ve seen a 700% increase in calls. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Census Bureau on track to include questions about sexual orientation and gender ID on 2027 survey
Questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and changes to queries about race and ethnicity are on track to be asked in the most comprehensive survey of American life by 2027, U.S. Census Bureau officials said Thursday.
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Group attacks man at DC McDonald's, calls him homophobic slur
A group of as many as 10 to 15 men and women assaulted a gay man at a McDonald’s in Washington, D.C., and called him a homophobic slur, prompting police to investigate the attack as a hate crime.
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‘Redemption story': Meet DC's High Heel Race winner and see the dazzling looks
The High Heel Race – perhaps D.C.’s most fabulous Halloween season tradition – returned for its 37th year on Tuesday night with dazzling outfits and sky-high shoes. Dozens of kings, queens and anyone between turned out in their best drag for a fun run down 17th Street, but one cowpoke called Kenny Monroe galloped ahead of the rest. “It feels…
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Photos: See dazzling looks from DC's High Heel Race 2024
The High Heel Race – perhaps D.C.’s most fabulous Halloween season tradition – returned for its 37th year on Tuesday night with dazzling outfits and sky-high shoes. Take a peek at some of our favorite looks. -
Watch: DC's High Heel Race 2024 had ‘redemption story' win and dazzling looks
D.C.’s most fabulous Halloween season tradition returned for its 37th year on Tuesday night. News4’s Tommy McFly brings you right to the finish line – plus checks out the best outfits.
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News4 goes all purple in support of Spirit Day and LGBTQ+ youth
News4 is wearing purple in honor of Spirit Day, a day recognized on the third Thursday of October to support LGBTQ+ youth.
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‘Something to thrive for': Black and queer excellence honored at ‘I Am' Awards honors in Maryland
October is LGBT History Month, a time to honor a community often under attack. The I Am Awards this weekend at MGM National Harbor will celebrate shining stars in the local queer community. Ts Madison and Speak Out founder Antonio Driver share why there’s a need for this kind of recognition.
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WorldPride 2025 expected to bring 3 million to DC
World Pride 2025 will be held in D.C., and we’re learning more about the big events.
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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January
Thailand’s landmark marriage equality bill has been officially written into law, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.
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What is conversion therapy?
The practice of conversion therapy has stirred controversy and is opposed by the American Medical Association.
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2024 National Trans Visibility March comes to DC Saturday
The trans visibility march is takes place Saturday in downtown D.C. News4’s Tony Perkins spoke with National Trans Visibility March Executive Director Hope Giselle about all the festivities and events taking place this weekend. “We’re gonna show up and show up in a way that let’s folks know that we are not only here to be visible but there’s concerns...
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Short doc ‘It's Okay' explores Drag Story Hour through the eyes of kids
Oscar-nominated director David France said the voices of children have been left out of the nationwide debate over drag reading events.
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A breakdown of the 175 LGBTQ athletes who will compete at the Paris Olympics
More than 150 of the out athletes at the 2024 Games are women, according to sports site OutSports.
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There is no fundamental right to change one's sex in birth certificates, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court panel ruled 2-1 on Friday that Tennessee does not unconstitutionally discriminate against transgender people by not allowing them to change the sex designation on their birth certificates.
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Missing transgender teen's body found dismembered; suspect charged
Pennsylvania authorities confirmed that dismembered human remains found late last month are those of a transgender teenager who had been reported missing.
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Road to Rehoboth: A News4 Pride Special
This Pride Month, News4 examined how a small beach town that began as a church camp became a safe space for LGBTQ people.
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LGBTQ elders struggle with health care, housing and isolation
LGBTQ older adults are twice as likely as their heterosexual counterparts to grow old single and living alone, according to SAGE, an advocacy organization for LGBTQ elders.