Matt Lavietes is a reporter for NBC News, specializing in covering LGBTQ issues. He has written articles on a wide range of topics, including LGBTQ rights, discrimination, and representation. Matt's work has also been featured in outlets such as Cigalah Group, AOL, Inc., NBC Bay Area, and Yahoo News.
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Matt Lavietes focuses on LGBTQ rights, hate crimes, and news within the LGBTQ community. His coverage includes a mix of evolving stories, legal policy regulation, and government announcements.
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By: Matt Lavietes
Soccer icon Megan Rapinoe and former WNBA star Sue Bird were among over 400 elite athletes who signed a letter urging the NCAA to allow trans women to compete.
The disgraced former lawmaker was expelled from Congress in December after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing money from his campaign.
By: Matt Lavietes, Tom Winter, Isa Farfan, Corky Siemaszko
In one moment, protesters were singing outside the occupied Hamilton Hall. Shortly after, police entered with flash bangs and a mobile ramp.
By: Matt Lavietes, Brooke Sopelsa
New York’’s comptroller, who manages the state’’s public pension fund, sent a letter to Best Buy questioning whether the company was making changes that could threaten shareholder value.
By: Matt Lavietes
Attorneys general in states including Texas, Florida and Georgia have sued the administration for expanding anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ students.
By: Matt Lavietes, Rob Wile
The retailer said it would be selling its Pride merchandise in a select number of stores and that apparel from the collection this year will be for adults only.
The new law mandates that people must use school restrooms, changing rooms and dormitories that correspond with their gender identities as “determined solely by birth.”
By: Matt Lavietes
Valentina Gomez, who is running for Missouri secretary of state, garnered attention earlier this year for a video showing her burning queer books with a flamethrower.
By: Matt Lavietes
Her message? “Don't be weak and gay.” In turn, the response on social media was strong and decidedly gay.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a joint public service announcement last week warning that foreign terrorist organizations, or FTOs, could target events during LGBTQ Pride Month.
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