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Vermont Ends 'Gay Panic' Defense

May 9, 2021

The state's Republican governor signed House Bill 128 to prevent using sexual orientation or gender identity as cause to harm LGBTQ people.

Equality Advocate Dismisses Caitlyn Jenner as 'Phyllis Schlafly of the Trans Community'

By Kilian Melloy | May 9, 2021

The woman the Washington Post called the "best-known transgender person in the country" may be picking up a new moniker: "The Phyllis Schlafy of the trans community."

Gaetz, Greene Take Mantle of Trump's Populism at Rally

By Mike Schneider | May 8, 2021

U.S. Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, two of the Republican Party's most controversial figures, kicked off their "America First Rally" roadshow Friday with a Trump-centric revival of sorts for the MAGA faithful at a Florida's The Villages.

Stefanik's Rise Toward Leadership Job Irks Conservatives

By Alan Fram | May 8, 2021

Conservatives in and out of Congress are expressing opposition to Rep. Elise Stefanik 's rise toward House Republicans' No. 3 leadership job.

Deja Lynn Alvarez Declares For Office

Deja Lynn Alvarez Declares For Office

May 7, 2021

Deja Lynn Alvarez announced her candidacy for the 182nd District in Philadelphia. If elected she will be the first out Transgender Latina state official.

Red Meat Politics: GOP Turns Culture War into a Food Fight

By Thomas Beaumont and Scott McFetridge | May 7, 2021

Conservatives last week gobbled up a false news story claiming President Joe Biden planned to ration red meat.

Watch: Caitlyn Jenner to Critics in Hannity Interview: 'I Move On'

By Michael R. Blood | May 6, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner, a Republican whose campaign for California governor has elicited angry reaction from some members of the LGBTQ community, said Wednesday that "I move on" when it comes to her critics.

Caitlyn Jenner Campaign Makes Next Stop on Fox Hannity Show

By Michael R. Blood and Kathleen Ronayne | May 5, 2021

The slow unfolding of Caitlyn Jenner's campaign for California governor will continue with an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.

Lawsuit Filed Over 'Gay' Attack in Virginia GOP Race

By Sarah Rankin | May 5, 2021

A Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor is going to court in an effort to find out who is responsible for an anonymous attack that called him "a Gay Democrat" while supporting one of his opponents.

Cheney Could be 'Toast' in Fight with Trump Over GOP Future

By Barbara Ortutay | May 5, 2021

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy wants his party to stand firmly with Donald Trump, despite the former president's false claims about the election being stolen from him.

Watch 'Broke Hoe' Milo Yiannopoulos Toss his $150,000 'Sodomy Stone' Into the Pacific

May 4, 2021

The Alt-right's favorite gay (now ex-gay) Milo Yiannopoulos posted a video to YouTube of one of his steps to de-sodomize himself. In it he explains how he spent nearly $150,000 on an engagement ring and decided to toss the bauble into the Pacific.

Watch: Caitlyn Jenner Releases First Campaign Video (Initially with a Typo of Her Name)

May 4, 2021

In a three-minute video Caitlyn Jenner explained why she wants to be the next governor of California, but not before a minor blip: she spelled her name 'Cailyn' in the video's initial release.

Whose 'Big Lie'? Trump's Proclamation a New GOP Litmus Test

By Jill Colvin and Steve Peoples | May 4, 2021

Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims that last year's election was stolen from him.

Was a LGBTQ Publication 'Homophobic' for Story about Gay Reporter Thirsting Over Sen. Hawley? Reporter Thinks So.

May 2, 2021

Chris Johnson, a reporter for the LGBTQ newspaper the Washington Blade, took exception when the LGBTQ website Queerty published his tweet thirsting for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, calling the story "homophobic."

Jenner Says Transgender Girls in Women's Sports is 'Unfair'

May 2, 2021

Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and reality TV personality now running for California governor, said she opposes transgender girls competing in girls' sports at school.

Caitlyn Jenner? Matthew McConaughey? Celebrity Politicians Test Voter Interest in Post-Trump Era

By Jill Colvin | May 2, 2021

In California, former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor. In Texas, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has said he is considering a run for governor. They have name recognition that other political newcomers would envy.

Bid to Censure Romney for Trump impeachment Votes Fails

May 2, 2021

Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him Saturday for his votes at President Donald Trump's impeachment trials.

California Democrats Sharpen Messaging Against Newsom Recall

By Kathleen Ronayne | May 2, 2021

California Democrats sharpened their anti-recall messaging Saturday during the state party's annual convention, arguing against removing Gov. Gavin Newsom from office early.

How the Gaetz Probe Grew from Sex Trafficking to Medical Pot

By Michelle L. Price and Michael Balsamo | May 1, 2021

Investigators are scrutinizing Gaetz's connections to the medical marijuana sector, including whether certain people sought to influence legislation Gaetz sponsored.

Newsmax Apologizes to Dominion Worker for False Allegations

By David Bauder | May 1, 2021

Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.

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