Lisa Keen

From the White House, Congress, and the U.S. Supreme Court to state ballot battles, right-wing tactics, and federal court cases around the country, Keen News Service aims to bring readers reliable information about significant news developments–and deliver that information in a way that is both coherent and in context.

Features

The Top 10 LGBTQ Stories of 2018

December 18, 2018

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It's been a difficult year for our movement.

Front Page News

For the LGBTQ Community, President George H.W. Bush Was Hardly a Hero

December 3, 2018

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He left a mixed legacy, but mostly opposed gay rights, and failed to adequately respond to the AIDS crisis.

Front Page News

Trump Administration Eyes Erasing Trans People from Civil-Rights Laws

October 22, 2018

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Proposal would define 'sex' based on whether a person was assigned 'male' or 'female' at birth.

National News

LGBTQ Groups Call on Senate to Reject ‘Far-Right Extremist’ Brett Kavanaugh

July 10, 2018

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Advocates say Trump's Supreme Court pick poses grave threat to equality.

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