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After Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights, activists continue push for legislation on discrimination

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder
Jun 16, 2020
It is still not against the law to discriminate because of sex in places open to the public like stores or restaurants.
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Supreme Court ruling prohibits workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jun 15, 2020
It had been legal to fire someone for being gay or transgender, deepening economic disparities.
An activist holds a Pride Flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after the Court ruled LGBTQ people cannot be fired for their sexual orientation.
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The doctor who left primary care to help LGBTQ patients

by Bennett Purser
Nov 12, 2019
"It's so rewarding to just provide good care, and be kind and have them feel safe," said Dr. Crystal Beal.
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The cost of building a family using donor sperm

by Samantha Fields
Oct 24, 2019
Malkia and Nick Hutchinson-Arvizu are hoping to expand their family, but are struggling with the price tag.
Malkia and Nick Hutchinson-Arvizu outside their home in Houston.
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LGBTQ people are more likely than ever to become parents. Is the fertility industry serving them?

by Hannah Harris Green
Oct 16, 2019
LGBTQ people could be a big part of the market for assisted reproductive technology and some fertility businesses are learning to cater to their needs.
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In lingerie, winds of change

by Rose Conlon and Kimberly Adams
Aug 23, 2019
Victoria's Secret recently hired its first openly transgender model.
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From throwing beer bottles to rainbow beer bottles

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jun 25, 2019
How Pride parades became street festivals with a marketing edge.
A pride flag waves at New York City's 2017 Gay Pride Parade, which some say includes too many corporate sponsors and politicians.
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For LGBTQ people, personal finance can be extra stressful

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 7, 2019
The Nancy podcast from WNYC examines why.
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on how reality TV affects society

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 5, 2019
The former social worker wants to use his platform to help people live better lives.
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In Miami-Dade one nonprofit is trying to tackle the affordable housing crisis for LGBTQ seniors

by Nadege Green
Jul 26, 2018
Finding an affordable place to live in Miami-Dade is hard. The area consistently ranks as one of the most unaffordable places to live in the nation. And for moderate to low-income LGBTQ seniors, it can be even harder to find…
The Miami skyline is seen on July 14, 2017 in Miami, Florida. 
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