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"The fact that, legally, some people are at the mercy of the hatred and bigotry of others," wrote Swift, "is disgusting and unacceptable."

"This new policy could threaten anyone seeking medical care in this country, but will fall particularly hard on women and LGBTQ patients," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights.

Pete Buttigieg dismissed President Donald Trump's compliments about his marriage to a man, remarking that he'd rather see Trump enact actual policies which benefit LGBTQ Americans.

What stories get told? Whose experiences are uplifted? These questions help us identify who is truly valued by society. Whose lives really matter?

"Society cannot and should not accept this behavior," the deputy is accused of writing on Facebook.

"I guarantee they would love to see you or me punished or put in jail," the pastor said of LGBTQ activists.

"These candidates are so desperate for headlines they're going to the nth degree," Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade said.

"Consider this possibility—if President Trump were to say, I am now the first female president? Who would celebrate that?" Gaetz said during a Tuesday hearing.

"The House will continue to fight this discriminatory action, which has no place in our country," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "We will never allow hate and prejudice to dictate our national security."

"Our beliefs are not here to be changed," a speaker told protesting parents and pupils.

Nikki Joly is a well-known activist in the Jackson, Michigan, LGBTQ community.

One gay rights campaigner called it the "most vile, hateful and disrespectful legislation" he had ever seen.

"It probably won't be long before they're burning rainbow flags in people's yards."

The book features a romance between two gay bunnies and spoofs a book created by Karen Pence and her daughter.

In her video apology, Gabbard admitted that she "forcefully defended" her father and his cause but has since "changed her views."

The victim says that the two suspects were joking about her genitalia.

"Ultimately, we decided to lean in the direction of creating a welcoming environment where differences can be appreciated and where each individual can expect to experience dignity and respect."

The hotline also received double the number of calls from first-time callers.

"I do not support Trump. I must learn from my mistakes and move forward."

The Trump administration's decision to no longer grant visas to same-sex partners of foreign diplomats has provoked criticism.

"The police said LGBT individuals are not a social group, and for that reason you can't stoke hatred against them," said Anna Plyusnina, a lawyer with an LGBT Resource Center in the country.

A meteorologist from an Ohio ABC affiliate station resigned from an LGBTQ journalist organization after referring to members of a California conference as "things and its."

"If it were up to me, they would all be put up against a wall," the agent said.

The young woman, 22, broke down into tears during the caning, while the older woman, 32, showed no reaction.

Since legalization hit the U.S., the cannabis industry has been assumed to be a bastion of progressive values, but as far as we've come, the women at the top of the industry are here to tell you there's more work left to do.

"Cuba has been moving toward more open and tolerant approaches on gay rights issues for some time."

"In the plain light of day, in front of the Russian authorities, Russian society and the whole world, we wave the flag with pride."

It's unclear whether a sign that said "LGBTQ is a hate crime against God. Repent," is what got the Remnant Fellowship Church in Auburn, Indiana forced out of their building.

Growing evidence suggests same-sex and different-sex parents are equally successful at raising children.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the three murders as separate cases.