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How X Owner Elon Musk Uses His Social Platform to Amplify His Right-Wing Views

How X Owner Elon Musk Uses His Social Platform to Amplify His Right-Wing Views

By Barbara Ortutay | Aug 17, 2024

As X's owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he's aligned with.

Missouri Candidate Who Went Viral for Homophobic 'Weak and Gay' Rhetoric Trounced in GOP Primary

Missouri Candidate Who Went Viral for Homophobic 'Weak and Gay' Rhetoric Trounced in GOP Primary

By Kilian Melloy | Aug 8, 2024

Missouri MAGA candidate for state office Valentina Gomez made a campaign slogan out of the phrase "weak and gay," along with spouting other homophobic rhetoric. She lost the primary — badly.

Kamala Harris has Chosen Tim Walz as her Running Mate — and he's as Pro-LGTBQ+ Equality as Her

Kamala Harris has Chosen Tim Walz as her Running Mate — and he's as Pro-LGTBQ+ Equality as Her

By Kilian Melloy | Aug 6, 2024

Kamala Harris sent ripples of excitement through the country with the announcement that she has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The pick is good news for LGBTQ+ Americans.

Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate, Aiming to Add Midwest Muscle to Ticket

Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate, Aiming to Add Midwest Muscle to Ticket

By Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long, Zeke Miller and Will Weissert | Aug 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision.

Some Activists Step Up Criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris Closes in on Naming a Running Mate

Some Activists Step Up Criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris Closes in on Naming a Running Mate

By Will Weissert | Aug 4, 2024

Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top of the party's ticket heading into the November presidential election. It may be another story when it comes to a running mate.

Excessive Spending Exposed at GLAAD Media: 'Trap of Excess'

Excessive Spending Exposed at GLAAD Media: 'Trap of Excess'

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 2, 2024

According to an NYT report, the nonprofit paid for its chief executive to fly first-class, rent a Cape Cod house and remodel her home office, and more.

After an Extraordinary Run of Political News, Interest in the Presidential Election is Perking Up

After an Extraordinary Run of Political News, Interest in the Presidential Election is Perking Up

By David Bauder | Jul 31, 2024

After a desultory start to the campaign season, news outlets are starting to see interest in political news perk up because of an extraordinary run of stories over the past few weeks.

Kamala Harris' Husband Says he was 'Messing Around' with Gay BFFs when he Found Out Biden Stepped Down

Kamala Harris' Husband Says he was 'Messing Around' with Gay BFFs when he Found Out Biden Stepped Down

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 29, 2024

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, had just been working out with gay friends when President Joe Biden stepped back from the election and endorsed Harris for president. His gay buddies had to tell him.

Pete Buttigieg: Voters Are Ready for a Gay Vice President

Pete Buttigieg: Voters Are Ready for a Gay Vice President

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 27, 2024

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is reportedly being considered as a running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris' Makes History on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

Vice President Kamala Harris' Makes History on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 26, 2024

Harris has made history as the first sitting vice president to appear on the show.

Watch: Kamala Harris is Using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her Campaign Song: What to Know About the Anthem

Watch: Kamala Harris is Using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her Campaign Song: What to Know About the Anthem

By Maria Sherman | Jul 25, 2024

In Vice President Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health care and abortion, is soundtracked by Beyoncé's "Freedom," from her 2016 album, "Lemonade."

1,000+ Leaders from the Queer Community Show Their Support for Kamala Harris

1,000+ Leaders from the Queer Community Show Their Support for Kamala Harris

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 25, 2024

It hasn't taken long for leaders from the LGBTQ+ community to coalesce in a big way behind Vice President Kamala Harris in support of her candidacy for the White House.

Kamala Harris Will Probably be the Democratic Candidate - But Will She Defend LGBTQ+ Rights?

Kamala Harris Will Probably be the Democratic Candidate - But Will She Defend LGBTQ+ Rights?

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 24, 2024

Now that Joe Biden has bowed out of November's presidential election, Kamala Harris will most likely be the Democratic nominee. But would she be an LGBTQ+ ally? The answer: Yes!

Harris Steps into the Limelight. And the Coconut Trees and 'Brat' Memes have Followed

Harris Steps into the Limelight. And the Coconut Trees and 'Brat' Memes have Followed

By Meg Kinnard and Curtis Yee | Jul 23, 2024

From "brat summer" to "coconut tree," it's been a timeline full of Harris-related memes for many people since President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed his No. 2 to lead the party.

Watch: Charli xcx Might Have Just Delivered the Gay Vote for Kamala

Watch: Charli xcx Might Have Just Delivered the Gay Vote for Kamala

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 23, 2024

Charli xcx might have just delivered the gay vote for Vice President Kamala Harris with one tweet.

Watch: Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Maddow Shade Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel's Political Moves over J.D. Vance Support

Watch: Pete Buttigieg, Rachel Maddow Shade Gay Billionaire Peter Thiel's Political Moves over J.D. Vance Support

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 23, 2024

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg slammed tech billionaire Peter Thiel for using his riches to meddle in U.S. politics. MSNBC host Rachel Maddow also called him out.

Conservative Commentator Candace Owens Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Sinful in Confrontation with Don Lemon

Conservative Commentator Candace Owens Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Sinful in Confrontation with Don Lemon

Jul 22, 2024

Conservative columnist Candace Owens went head-to-head with out ex-CNN host Don Lemon and it got ugly when the conversation turned to same-sex marriage and gay slurs.

Harris Looks to Lock Up Democratic Nomination after Biden Steps Aside, Reordering 2024 Race

Harris Looks to Lock Up Democratic Nomination after Biden Steps Aside, Reordering 2024 Race

By Zeke Miller and Seung Min Kim | Jul 22, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their own party that he would be unable to defeat Republican Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Race after Disastrous Debate Inflamed Age Concerns, Endorses Harris

President Joe Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Race after Disastrous Debate Inflamed Age Concerns, Endorses Harris

By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller | Jul 21, 2024

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election.

George Santos Circulates RNC 'Grindr Super Bowl' Claim on Social Media

George Santos Circulates RNC 'Grindr Super Bowl' Claim on Social Media

Jul 19, 2024

George Santos is back... in the news cycle, that is. Speaking about the Republican National Convention, the shamed ex-congressman posted a video that mentioned words from a satirical post about closeted gay Republicans.

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