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Anti-LGBTQ Bills Introduced Hit Record Last Year in U.S.
There were at least 510 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country last year.
Austin Drag Queen Brigitte Bandit Just Got the Prettiest Gift from Dolly Parton
Texas-based drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who calls herself the "Dolly of ATX," just received the greatest gift from the icon herself.
A Transgender Candidate in Ohio was Disqualified from the State Ballot for Omitting her Former Name
Despite receiving enough signatures to appear on the ballot, a transgender woman has been disqualified from an Ohio House race because she omitted her previous name, raising concern that other transgender candidates nationwide may face similar barriers.
After Posting Mean-Spirited Tweet, Michael Lucas Claims Victim Status
Adult film producer Michael Lucas is no stranger to controversy, and continues to be after he tweeted his support of Israel in a mean-spirited way. After pushback, he's claiming victimhood.
Biden will Give the State of the Union Address March 7 in a 'Moment of Great Challenge' for the US
This year's speech will offer an opportunity for Biden to detail his broader vision and policy priorities as he campaigns for reelection in November.
DeSantis and Haley are Battling to Emerge in Iowa as the Preferred Republican Alternative to Trump
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are in an increasingly testy contest to emerge in Iowa as the preferred alternative to former President Donald Trump for the party's 2024 nomination.
On Jan. 6 Many Republicans Blamed Trump for the Capitol Riot. Now they Endorse his Presidential Bid
Trump is now backed by many of the Republican leaders who fled for their lives and hid from the rioters, even some who had condemned Trump.
Massachusetts Voters Become Latest to Try and Keep Trump off Ballot over Jan. 6 Attack
Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot.
Biden Warns Against Trump Reelection after Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
President Joe Biden warned that Donald Trump's election bid poses a grave threat to the country, the day before the third anniversary of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol by then-President Trump's supporters.
Abortion Debate Creates 'New Era' for State Supreme Court Races in 2024, with Big Spending Expected
The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for control of Congress, but another series of races is shaping up to be just as consequential.
Republican Congressman Tim Walberg Facing Backlash for Praising Plan to Kill Gay People in Uganda
Walberg delivered a speech in Uganda where he spoke about his support for the country's anti-LGBTQ+ law.
Trump is Blocked from the GOP Primary Ballot in Two States. Can he Still Run for President?
Trump remains on the ballot in Colorado and Maine and that his political fate is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Same-Sex Nativity Scene Angers Conservatives in Italy as 'Blasphemous'
A nativity scene featuring two mothers sparked outrage among Catholics and politicians in Italy.
Bombshell Revelation of Congressional Sex Video from 2022 Surfaces
The recently revealed video showing a Senate aide having sex with another man in a government building's conference room turns out to be the second such video to circulate in just two years.
DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Trans Health Care Ban and Restrictions, a Judge Says
A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information about doctors mutilating children's genitals.
Donald Trump Banned from Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling by State's Supreme Court
A divided Colorado Supreme Court declared Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the state's presidential primary ballot.
Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'
In a much-anticipated interview with comedian Ziwe, George Santos played up his persona as a political pariah.
Florida Republican Party Suspends Chairman and Demands his Resignation Amid Rape Investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation, adding to calls for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation
Top Strategist Resigns from DeSantis-backing Super PAC with Less than a Month Before Iowa Caucuses
The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful.
Biases Behind Transgender Athlete Bans are Deeply Rooted
Coupled with laws that limit rights, collective biases serve to stigmatize transgender people, hurting their overall health and well-being.