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Anti-Gay Dubai to Host Conference on LGBTQ Rights

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 11, 2021

The International Conference on Gender Identity and LGBT Rights will be held in May in Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, where homosexuality remains illegal.

Lawmakers Who Voted Against Biden are Denounced Back Home

By Jeffrey Collins | Jan 11, 2021

Republican members of Congress who voted against certifying Joe Biden's presidential victory, even after a mob broke into the Capitol, are being denounced by critics in their home districts.

No Surprise: Trump Left Many Clues He Wouldn't Go Quietly

By Calvin Woodward and Deb Riechmann | Jan 9, 2021

President Donald Trump left plenty of clues he'd try to burn the place down on his way out the door.

Democratic Wins Could Strengthen Biden's Legislative Push

By Will Weissert | Jan 9, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn.

Donald Trump Jr. Slams Transgender Athletes at Rally Before D.C. Riots

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 9, 2021

At the Wednesday rally in Washington D.C., shortly before seditionists stormed the Capitol and rioted at the suggestion of the President, Donald Trump Jr. attacked transgender athletes in an expletive-ridden speech.

Biden Calls Trump 'Unfit' But Doesn't Endorse Impeachment

By Will Weissert and Darlene Superville | Jan 9, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that President Donald Trump isn't "fit for the job," but he repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls to impeach him a second time.

Senator Lindsey Graham Heckled at Airport by Trump Supporters

Jan 8, 2021

Supporters of President Donald Trump have harangued Sen. Lindsey Graham at an airport, accusing the South Carolina Republican of being a "traitor" for laying blame on the Capitol Hill siege at the president's feet.

'Rainbow Wave' Lawmakers Looking for Change

By Kilian Melloy | Jan 8, 2021

Incoming lawmakers include a record number of LGBTQ Americans who responded to the attacks of the Trump years by pursuing higher office. Here's what they'll be looking for from our next president.

Watch: Trumpers Wave LGBTQ Flag at Capitol Protest While Trump's Gay Toadie Grenell Continues to Spread Falsehoods

Jan 8, 2021

Seen amongst the Confederate flags and Trump banners outside the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon was at least one LGBTQ Pride flag, though Trump's main gay toadie Richard Grenell continued to spread election falsehoods on Fox.

Publisher Drops Book By Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley

By Hillel Italie | Jan 8, 2021

A planned book by Sen. Josh Hawley, who objected to President-elect Joe Biden's win and backed baseless claims that the election was stolen, has been canceled by its publisher in the wake a Capitol siege.

Watch: Trumps Partied Before Rally; President Called 'Total Monster' During Riot

Jan 8, 2021

Prior to appearing before his followers on Wednesday, Trump and his family danced to "Gloria;" but President's mood turned angry as the afternoon's events unfolded.

Failing Grade: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Resigns After Years of Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

By Matthew Wexler | Jan 8, 2021

Too cool for school? Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is the second cabinet member to resign, but her record on LGBTQ issues and underserved communities tells a different story.

Stay or Go? After Trump-Fueled Riot, Aides Debate Early Exit

By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, and Kevin Freking | Jan 8, 2021

A steady stream of Trump administration officials are beating an early path to the exits in a protest against the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol this week.

Hurt Feelings, Anger Linger after Pence, Trump Clash

By Jill Colvin | Jan 8, 2021

For more than four years, President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence made their marriage of political convenience work. Now, in the last days of their administration, each is feeling betrayed by the other.

How Does the 25th Amendment Work, and Can It Be Used to Remove Trump From Office?

Jan 8, 2021

A day after President Donald Trump incited supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol, Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump from office, but is it possible?

Several State Lawmakers Joined, Observed U.S. Capitol Turmoil

By Cuneyt Dil | Jan 8, 2021

A West Virginia lawmaker who filmed himself and supporters of President Donald Trump storming into the U.S. Capitol is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation.

Newly-Elected Senators Warnock and Ossoff and LGBTQ People

By Kevin Schattenkirk | Jan 7, 2021

Newly-elected Democratic Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have a established themselves as strong supporters of the LGBTQ community.

Congress Validates Biden's Presidential Victory

Jan 7, 2021

Congress has formally validated Joe Biden's presidential election victory on a day that saw a time-honored ceremony become a nightmare of unprecedented political terror.

Senate Quickly Rejects Challenge to Pa. Electors

Jan 7, 2021

Senators voted 92-7 after midnight to derail the GOP attempt to overturn Pennsylvania's support for the Democrat.

Pence Defies Trump, Says He Can't Reject Electoral Votes

By Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller | Jan 6, 2021

Infuriating President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged Wednesday he does not have the power to throw out the electoral votes that will make Democrat Joe Biden the next president.

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