Current Affairs

House Republicans warn D.C. not to assert budget independence

House Republicans warn D.C. not to assert budget independence – The Washington Post https://t.co/N4FCAuQZgg — Aaron C. Davis (@byaaroncdavis) May 12, 2016 Rep. Mark Meadows threatens to prosecute District of…

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Mr Gay Syria stands defiant against extremists who beheaded his boyfriend

Mr Gay Syria stands defiant against extremists who beheaded his boyfriend https://t.co/2Sh2NSKsUA — PinkNews (@PinkNews) May 12, 2016

Internet trolls drive up bidding for George Zimmerman gun

"Racist McShootface" was a top bidder in George Zimmerman's gun auction, but the account was deleted: https://t.co/P7C3T7tWQ5 — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 13, 2016

Italian civil unions bill receives final approval

Italian civil unions bill receives final approval https://t.co/DxTXI7CGfb — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) May 12, 2016

Clinton calls for end to HIV/AIDS "once and for all"

Clinton calls for end to HIV/AIDS "once and for all" https://t.co/etdeZ7Urpp @WashBlade — Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) May 13, 2016

Massachusetts Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill

Massachusetts Senate Passes Transgender Rights Bill Against Anti-#LGBT Group's Opposition https://t.co/TtSfH3aZvD #trans #noh8 #gay — New Civil Rights (@newcivilrights) May 12, 2016 Great day for equality! Amazing advocacy from @Freedom_Mass…

May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Advocates to mark global day against homophobia, transphobia https://t.co/C1Ikcstv2V — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) May 12, 2016

Azealia Banks kicked off Twitter after homophobic and racist attack against Zayn Malik

Azealia Banks kicked off Twitter after homophobic and racist attack against Zayn Malik https://t.co/34BMBTzJly pic.twitter.com/n20q2u8ALt — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) May 12, 2016 Her act is getting old.

NC governor: It's 'an insult' to correlate trans rights w/ civil rights movement

North Carolina governor: It's 'an insult' to correlate trans rights w/ civil rights movement https://t.co/xiu1EvQLpa pic.twitter.com/rnwzod8dxK — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) May 12, 2016 Dear Governor: go ahead and be…