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One Million Moms Calls for Boycott of American Girl Doll
The designated hate group is calling for a boycott of American Girl until the Kira Bailey doll — with a backstory of having lesbian aunts — is discontinued.
Watch: On the WayBack Machine Pat Robertson Claimed HIV+ People Used a Secret Handshake to Transmit the Virus
A look back at one of Pat Robertson's conspiracy theories about AIDS transmission.
Chasten Buttigieg Posts Photo Kissing Husband on Day Rush Limbaugh Dies
Chasten Buttigieg posted a photo to Twitter of he and his husband, current US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, kissing, the timing of which appears to be in reference to the death of conservative talking-head Rush Limbaugh.
Strange Bromance — Why Did Elton John Perform at Rush Limbaugh's Wedding?
When Rush Limbaugh passed away earlier this week, some in the media claimed that his friendship with Elton John was proof that people of widely different world views could maintain a friendship. Others feel differently.
Ted Cruz trip Tests Durability of Scandal, Memory of Voters
Ted Cruz's political career already featured many surprise twists before a jaunt to Mexico this week brought him a new level of notoriety.
Kacey Musgraves' T-Shirts A Cold Retort to Cancun-Tripping Ted Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz is getting a cold shoulder from fellow Texan Kaycee Musgraves, and it's clad in a novelty T-shirt the pop star created in response to Cruz's Cancun escape while his state struggled in the cold.
Watch: Out Penn. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Announces Bid for U.S. Senate
Out Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has announced that he will seek a seat in the United States Senate in next year's midterm elections.
The Lighter Days of CNN's Cuomo Brothers Show are Long Gone
Some television shows age much better than others.
COVID-19 Bill Would Scale Up Ability to Spot Virus Mutations
U.S. scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier coronavirus mutations under legislation advancing in Congress. A House bill headed for floor debate would provide $1.75 billion for genomic sequencing.
UK Lawmaker Trolled After Posting Photo With Boyfriend on Valentine's Day
U.K. Minister of Parliament Luke Pollard received comments from homophobic trolls after posting a photo with his boyfriend on Valentine's Day.
Is Out Trump BFF Richard Grenell Looking to Be Governor of California?
If the bid to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom goes forward, its appearing Trump's LGBTQ ally Richard Grenell will run to be the GOP nominee for the California governorship.
Out Pa. State Rep. Brian Sims Announces Bid for Lt. Governor
Brian Sims, the openly gay and Pennsylvania state representative who won a fifth term in last year's elections, announced that he will seek the office of Lt. Governor.
'It's a Sin' Director 'Outraged' by 'Shock' Over Gay Sex Scenes
Peter Hoar is "outraged" and calling out the pearl-clutchers "shocked" by gay sex in his new HIV drama "It's a Sin."
Trump Looks to Reassert Himself after Impeachment Acquittal
Feeling emboldened by the trial's outcome, Donald Trump is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation.
Support Grows for Capitol Riot Inquiry after Trump Acquittal
A day after former President Donald Trump won his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection.
Out Gay Native American Arlando Teller Joins Buttigieg's Dept. of Transportation
Rep. Arlando Teller, an openly gay Navajo Arizona state lawmaker, has become the latest openly LGBTQ member of the Biden administration.
Biden White House Seeks to Turn Page on Trump
The end of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial opens a new chapter for his successor in the White House.
2 Impeachment Trials, 2 Escape Hatches for Donald Trump
Trump's boast five years ago that he could shoot someone in the middle of New York's Fifth Avenue and still be loved by his followers was never. put to the test. But something like it was, on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Trump Acquitted: Senate Votes 57-43 at Impeachment Trial
The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions.
AP Sources: GOP Leader McConnell Will Vote to Acquit Trump
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told colleagues Saturday that he will vote to acquit Donald Trump in his impeachment trial.