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Texas Rep. Troy Nehls Sued by Staffer Alleging Homophobic Workplace
A legislative correspondent who formerly worked for Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas is suing the congressman for an alleged pattern of homophobic behavior and creating a toxic workplace.
British-Mexican Man Caught in Grindr 'Sting' Leaves Qatar
A British-Mexican man was convicted of drug charges in Qatar and detained for several months before being allowed to return to the UK.
On LGTBQ+, Other Issues, Harris and Trump Offer Worlds-Apart Contrasts
While details are still rather vague, there's no doubt that whoever prevails in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from their opponent.
Trump Again Decries Two Gold Medalist Olympic Athletes, Falsely Labeling the Female Boxers as Men
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men.
Nearly a Quarter Million Reasons Why Melania Trump Likes GOP Gays
Melania Trump has done little campaigning for her husband, but in April she did attend an event for the Log Cabin Republicans, who, according to Trump's recently released financial reports, paid her $237,000 in compensation.
Viral Pic Surfaces That Allegedly Shows Anti-LGBTQ+ VP Candidate JD Vance in Drag
The memes and wisecracks started to fly when a photo came to light supposedly showing Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ running mate in drag during his days at Yale law school.
Supreme Court Keeps New Rules about Sex Discrimination in Education on Hold in Half the Country
The Supreme Court on Friday kept on hold in roughly half the country new regulations about sex discrimination in education, rejecting a Biden administration request.
Biden Plans to Use His Convention Speech to Hand Off to Harris and Make Case Against Trump
President Joe Biden will give the keynote address Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, making a symbolic handoff of his party to Vice President Kamala Harris.
How X Owner Elon Musk Uses His Social Platform to Amplify His Right-Wing Views
As X's owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he's aligned with.
Elizabeth Taylor Privately Visited AIDS Patients: Report
It turns out Elizabeth Taylor was a queen on the screen and behind the scenes.
Missouri Candidate Who Went Viral for Homophobic 'Weak and Gay' Rhetoric Trounced in GOP Primary
Missouri MAGA candidate for state office Valentina Gomez made a campaign slogan out of the phrase "weak and gay," along with spouting other homophobic rhetoric. She lost the primary — badly.
Kamala Harris has Chosen Tim Walz as her Running Mate — and he's as Pro-LGTBQ+ Equality as Her
Kamala Harris sent ripples of excitement through the country with the announcement that she has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The pick is good news for LGBTQ+ Americans.
Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate, Aiming to Add Midwest Muscle to Ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision.
Some Activists Step Up Criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris Closes in on Naming a Running Mate
Democrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she has taken over the top of the party's ticket heading into the November presidential election. It may be another story when it comes to a running mate.
Excessive Spending Exposed at GLAAD Media: 'Trap of Excess'
According to an NYT report, the nonprofit paid for its chief executive to fly first-class, rent a Cape Cod house and remodel her home office, and more.
After an Extraordinary Run of Political News, Interest in the Presidential Election is Perking Up
After a desultory start to the campaign season, news outlets are starting to see interest in political news perk up because of an extraordinary run of stories over the past few weeks.
Kamala Harris' Husband Says he was 'Messing Around' with Gay BFFs when he Found Out Biden Stepped Down
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, had just been working out with gay friends when President Joe Biden stepped back from the election and endorsed Harris for president. His gay buddies had to tell him.
Pete Buttigieg: Voters Are Ready for a Gay Vice President
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is reportedly being considered as a running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris' Makes History on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'
Harris has made history as the first sitting vice president to appear on the show.
Watch: Kamala Harris is Using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her Campaign Song: What to Know About the Anthem
In Vice President Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out. The clip, which touches on issues of gun violence, health care and abortion, is soundtracked by Beyoncé's "Freedom," from her 2016 album, "Lemonade."