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Janelle Monáe Came Out as Queer
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Janelle Monáe Came Out as Queer

"Being a queer black woman in America ... I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf*cker."
What You Need to Know About "Incels"
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What You Need to Know About "Incels"

It's the community the Toronto terror suspect claimed to have been part of.
A Judge Just Reversed Some of Trump's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding Cuts
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A Judge Just Reversed Some of Trump's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding Cuts

The judge found the programs "prevent harm to the community."
Taking Away Affordable Birth Control Also Takes Away Sexual Assault Survivors' Control
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Taking Away Affordable Birth Control Also Takes Away Sexual Assault Survivors' Control

"For survivors, birth control can be one of the most important tools for restoring a sense of safety and control."
McKayla Maroney Said She Told Her Coach About Larry Nassar's Abuse in 2011
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McKayla Maroney Said She Told Her Coach About Larry Nassar's Abuse in 2011

She reportedly spoke up years before the allegations became public.
My Disability Has Excluded Me From the #MeToo Conversation
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My Disability Has Excluded Me From the #MeToo Conversation

“I see the glaring absence of the disability community in sex-positive conversations.”
Aly Raisman Wants Colleges to "Do Better" For Sexual Assault Survivors
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Aly Raisman Wants Colleges to "Do Better" For Sexual Assault Survivors

"If someone is an abuser, there must be consequences."
Kehlani Opened Up About Identifying as Queer and Learned an Important Lesson
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Kehlani Opened Up About Identifying as Queer and Learned an Important Lesson

"ahhhh that makes HELLA SENSE!!!!"
Ariana Grande's Music Inspired Glee Star Kevin McHale to Come Out
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Ariana Grande's Music Inspired Glee Star Kevin McHale to Come Out

And fans are so proud.
This Larry Nassar Accuser Is One of the Year's Most Influential People
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This Larry Nassar Accuser Is One of the Year's Most Influential People

"Time" honored Rachael Denhollander in an essay written by fellow accuser Aly Raisman.
California May Soon Become the First State to Completely Ban Conversion Therapy
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California May Soon Become the First State to Completely Ban Conversion Therapy

It may become illegal to claim to be able to change someone's sexuality or gender identity.
I Talked to 54 Women at Coachella. They All Said They Had Been Sexually Harassed
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I Talked to 54 Women at Coachella. They All Said They Had Been Sexually Harassed

Each one had a story from Weekend 1 during Coachella 2018.
The Cast of "Riverdale" Opened Up About Their Dating Lives — Sort Of
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The Cast of "Riverdale" Opened Up About Their Dating Lives — Sort Of

"I’m at a point where I’m craving alone time."
Girls in India Are Learning Martial Arts for Self Defense
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Girls in India Are Learning Martial Arts for Self Defense

They're taking classes to help protect themselves.
Conchita Wurst Opened Up About Being HIV Positive After an Ex Allegedly Threatened Her
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Conchita Wurst Opened Up About Being HIV Positive After an Ex Allegedly Threatened Her

“I don’t want to give anyone the right to cause me pain.”
3 Teens Were Arrested for Allegedly Sharing a Video Without Permission of People Having Sex
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3 Teens Were Arrested for Allegedly Sharing a Video Without Permission of People Having Sex

The alleged victim said the video was shared without her consent.
SAG-AFTRA Is Trying to End Hotel Room Auditions to Prevent Sexual Misconduct
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SAG-AFTRA Is Trying to End Hotel Room Auditions to Prevent Sexual Misconduct

They refer to them as "high-risk locations."
Maine Just Took a Step to Ban Conversion Therapy
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Maine Just Took a Step to Ban Conversion Therapy

A bill passed the House, but it could face tougher odds in the Senate.
The Teen Throwing a Pride Festival in Mike Pence's Hometown Said It Started as a School Project
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The Teen Throwing a Pride Festival in Mike Pence's Hometown Said It Started as a School Project

Erin Bailey told Teen Vogue she's doing it for the community, not to spite Pence.
Kylie Jenner Orchestrated a Sex Reveal for Her Pregnant Friend
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Kylie Jenner Orchestrated a Sex Reveal for Her Pregnant Friend

But is it necessary?