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To Groom or Not to Groom? Right-wing Pundits Attempt to Redefine 'Don't Say Gay' Bill with Ugly Term

Mar 13, 2022

The Washington Post recently wrote that those behind Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill are aware that the words matter, which is why the Left's branding the bill with such a simple and directed message has left them in branding hell.

Some in GOP Want Ballots to be Counted by Hand, Not Machines

By Holly Ramer and Christina A. Cassidy | Mar 13, 2022

Growing suspicion about the security of voting systems has kindled a back-to-the future moment among conservatives in some parts of the U.S.

All Smiles, Jackson Tries for Senate Reset on Supreme Court

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Mar 12, 2022

Jackson is networking with zeal, restoring a collegial tone to a confirmation process that had grown increasingly embittered during the Trump era.

Poll: Equality Concerns Rise, but Few Say Voting is too Hard

By Nicholas Ricciardi and Hannah Fingerhut | Mar 12, 2022

Majorities of Americans in both major parties think voting rules in their states are appropriate and support a voter identification law, but Democrats are increasingly worried about progress in voting rights.

Watch: Donald Trump Calls 'YMCA' 'The Gay National Anthem'

Mar 10, 2022

On the Full Send podcast released on Wednesday, the ex-President explained how he curates the music played at Mar-a-Lago parties and that the Village People classic is one of his faves.

Republican Iowa Gov. Reynolds Announces Run for 2nd Term

Republican Iowa Gov. Reynolds Announces Run for 2nd Term

By David Pitt | Mar 10, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds launched her campaign for a second full term Wednesday night at a rally in Des Moines, touting her conservative agenda of cutting taxes, personal freedom from mandates and school choice.

Florida Senator Claims 'LGBT is Not a Permanent Thing'

Mar 9, 2022

A Florida state senator GOP-splained what LGBT is during the debate over the "Don't Say Gay" bill before it passed on Tuesday, claiming that "LGBT is not a permanent thing."

Doing the Math: What Disney Gave the Sponsors of the 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Mar 9, 2022

Now that the "Don't Say Gay" bill is headed to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing, The Walt Disney Company has come under fire for donating to those legislators who sponsored the bill. 

Disney Employees Call Out Company's 'Don't Say Gay' Response

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 8, 2022

Disney employees say too little and too late when it comes to the company's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" legislation.

Watch: Stephanie Grisham's Gay Son Was Ashamed She Worked for Donald Trump

Mar 8, 2022

Former Donald Trump spokesperson Stephanie Grisham co-hosted The View today where she told the panel that her 14-year-old son, who recently came out as gay, was ashamed of her working for the former president.

Disney CEO Addresses Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 7, 2022

Disney CEO Bob Chapek addresses company's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill. He said "comments from the company are often "weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame."

Republican 'Unforced Errors' Threaten Path to Senate Control

By Steve Peoples and Brian Slodysko | Mar 7, 2022

As the prospect of a red wave grows, a series of Republican missteps including recruiting stumbles, weak fundraising and intense infighting is threatening the GOP's path to the Senate majority.

Fox News Defense Reporter Challenges War Comments On Air

By David Bauder | Mar 6, 2022

Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin couldn't hold back when following a retired U.S. Army colonel on the air recently, saying she barely had time to correct all of his "distortions."

Florida Student Suspended After Organizing 'Don't Say Gay' Protest

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 5, 2022

A high school student was suspended after organizing a mass protest and walkout on Thursday.

Disney Sidesteps 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Amid Funding GOP Sponsors

Disney Sidesteps 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Amid Funding GOP Sponsors

Mar 5, 2022

Disney sidestepped opposing the Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill amid protests that the corporation is funding the politicians who sponsored it.

Texas Primary Sets Up Abbott-O'Rourke Race as Midterms Begin

By Will Weissert and Paul J. Weber | Mar 2, 2022

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democrat Beto O'Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season poised to reshape political power from state capitals to Washington.

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Ready for Senate Vote

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 1, 2022

The Florida "Don't Say Gay" has cleared its final committee and is ready for a vote in the state's Senate. The bill would ban teacher-led discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity and encourage parents to report teachers who do so.

Twitter Suspends US Senate Candidate for Hateful Conduct

Mar 1, 2022

A U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet that violated Twitter's rules against hateful conduct.

What Doesn't Caitlyn Jenner Understand? How About Gender Identity

By Emell Adolphus | Feb 28, 2022

What doesn't Caitlyn Jenner understand? How about gender identity as she revealed to Fox News in a recent interview.

On Cusp of Biden Speech, a State Of Disunity, Funk and Peril

By Calvin Woodward and Zeke Miller | Feb 27, 2022

In good times or bad, American presidents come to Congress with a diagnosis that hardly differs over the decades. In their State of the Union speeches, they declare "the state of our union is strong," or words very much like it.

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