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New York Repeals 'Walking While Trans' Law

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Feb 4, 2021

A New York law commonly referred to as "walking while trans" was repealed on Tuesday.

Out SoulCycle Instructor Accused of Line-Skipping for COVID-19 Vaccine

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Feb 4, 2021

Superstar SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith is in hot water over having used her status to line-skip and receive a COVID-19 vaccination while others in more urgent need wait.

Education Nominee Pledges New Guidance, More Virus Testing

By Collin Binkley | Feb 4, 2021

President Biden's nominee for education secretary is pledging to counter the "frustration and distrust and fear" about reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic with clear guidance.

Watch the 'Drag Race' Audition Video of Accused Insurrectionist & 'Ex-Gay' Kevin Whitt

Feb 4, 2021

Conservative activist Kevin Whitt was fired this week from the Texas GOP for participating in the Capitol insurrection. What many didn't know is that Whitt was a Dallas drag queen who auditioned for "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Defend or Rebuke? House GOP Faces Difficult Vote Over Greene

By Alan Fram, Brian Slodysko and Kevin Freking | Feb 4, 2021

House Republicans will be forced to go on the record, defending or rebuking Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has drawn bipartisan condemnation over her embrace of far-right conspiracy theories, as well as her past endorsement of violence against Democrats

Prayer Breakfast Gives Biden Fresh Chance to Call for Unity

By Elana Schor and Will Weissert | Feb 4, 2021

President Joe Biden is expected to address the National Prayer Breakfast, a Washington tradition that calls on political combatants to set aside their differences for one morning.

First Openly Gay State Department Spokesperson Sends International Message, Advocates Say

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Feb 3, 2021

The appointment of openly gay Ned Price as State Department Spokesperson sends a pro-LGBTQ signal to the rest of the world.

Watch: Even Newsmax Doesn't Want to Listen to the MyPillow Guy

Feb 3, 2021

Even Newsmax doesn't want to listen to the MyPillow Guy.

QAnon-Crazed Congresswoman Refers To Pride Iconography as 'Hate America Flags'

By Brendan Walker | Feb 3, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican House member with QAnon leanings, announced her backing of H.R. 84, a piece of legislation that would prevent American embassies from flying any flag.

Hostile Juror: Lindsey Graham Doesn't Want QAnon Shaman to Testify at Impeachment

Feb 3, 2021

Doesn't it figure that of all the Capitol insurrectionists Republican senator Lindsey Graham would point out, it would be the QAnon Shaman?

Richard Grenell Tweets Congrats to Buttigieg after Cabinet Confirmation; Twitter Polarizes

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 3, 2021

Out former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell tweeted his congratulations to Pete Buttigieg after Buttigieg was confirmed by the Senate as President Biden's transportation secretary.

Political Storms Swirl Around California's Newsom Amid Virus

By Kathleen Ronayne | Feb 3, 2021

In the year since California saw its first coronavirus case, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone from a governor in command to one lurching from one political crisis to the next.

Watch: Finger-Lickin' Good? Awkward Lindsey Graham Moment Caught on Fox News

Jan 31, 2021

Why was Lindsey Graham staring at his finger on Fox News?

Eight-Year-Old Girl Expelled by Christian School Over Crush on Another Girl

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 31, 2021

An eight-year-old girl was expelled from a Christian school in Oklahoma for telling another girl she has a crush on her.

GOP Lawmakers Urge Biden to Meet with Them on Virus Relief

By Aamer Madhani | Jan 31, 2021

A group of Senate Republicans called on President Joe Biden to meet them at the negotiating table as the newly elected president signaled he could move to pass a new $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package with all Democratic votes.

Pa. Lt. Gov. Defies State Legislature, Flies Pro-Pot & LGBTQ Pride Flags Outside Office

Jan 30, 2021

The Democratic Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has shown himself to be someone always up for a fight, and so it is this week when he faced off with his state's Republican legislature over flying pro-pot and LGBTQ flags.

Fight Over GOP, State Parties Stand as Firewall for Trump

By Thomas Beaumont and Nicholas Riccardi | Jan 30, 2021

Donald Trump has mused about forming a third party. But it's unclear why he needs one.

QAnon Touting Congresswoman Caught Calling For Pelosi's Death on Video

By Brendan Walker | Jan 29, 2021

In a continuously evolving story, Georgia 14th district representative and public homophobe Marjorie Taylor Greene was captured calling for the execution of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on video.

Rep. Liz Cheney Hurls Homophobic Insults at Fellow Anti-LGBTQ Legislator

By Brendan Walker | Jan 29, 2021

Congressional Rep. Liz Cheney made homophobic comments regarding Rep. Matt Gaetz's following the Florida congressman's rampant attacks on Cheney for her impeachment vote.

Homophobic Political Pundit Makes Wild Claims About Trump Election Loss

By Brendan Walker | Jan 28, 2021

In a video obtained by LGBTQ Nation via Rightwing Watch, anti LGBTQ activist Scott Lively made the bold claim that former President Trump was removed from office by God due to his support of gay men.

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