

Politics Oct 20

Prominent chefs, bakers and restaurant owners say that once they open their doors for business, they don't get to choose their customers.
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Oct 31

Illinois Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who's seeking his second term, apologized Friday for mocking his opponent's immigrant background and her family's military service.
By Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Nation Feb 22

SAN FRANCISCO — In clashes over which restrooms and locker rooms transgender students should use, the U.S. Department of Education has warned public schools that a 1970s sex discrimination law makes it illegal to deny them access to the facilities…
By Lisa Leff, Associated Press
Nation Nov 17

A group of lawmakers kicked off a new congressional task force for transgender rights on Tuesday with the first-ever congressional forum on transgender life in the U.S.
By Corinne Segal
Oct 03

By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press
Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday delivered the strongest statement of support for gay rights in the 2016 presidential race when she promised that ending discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people would be a central pillar of her administration.
Oct 23

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The writing is on the wall for gay marriage bans in Kansas, Montana and South Carolina after federal appeals courts that oversee those states have made clear that keeping gay and lesbian couples from marrying is unconstitutional.
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