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Shakespeare Latest Target of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 9, 2023

Students in Hillsborough County Public Schools will reportedly only be able to read pre-approved excerpts from William Shakespeare's plays in class.

Some Say 'Last Days' Are Here After Drag Queen Tops the iTunes Christian and Gospel Album Chart

Some Say 'Last Days' Are Here After Drag Queen Tops the iTunes Christian and Gospel Album Chart

Aug 6, 2023

Drag queen Flamy Grant is charting to the top of iTunes Christian and Gospel album chart, much to the chagrin of some conservatives.

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Issue Protective Order after Trump Post Appearing to Promise Revenge

By Alanna Durkin Richter | Aug 6, 2023

Prosecutors pointed specifically to a post on Trump's Truth Social platform from earlier Friday in which Trump wrote, in all capital letters, "If you go after me, I'm coming after you!"

Introducing the Anti-Bud Light: Gay Water

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 5, 2023

The new new vodka and soda beverage is proudly gay and won't buckle under pressure from bigotry according to its founder.

Trump and Allies Boost Calls for Justice Dept. Takeover in New Attack on Democratic Institutions

By Nicholas Riccardi | Aug 5, 2023

Some conservatives want to make over the U.S. Department of Justice. That's a step democracy advocates warn could mark a new assault on the U.S. system.

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Has Inadvertently 'Banned' AP Psychology

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 4, 2023

The state College Board advised all high schools to stop teaching the course in order to not violate the anti-gay law.

Gay Louisiana Doctor Leaving State Due to 'Discriminatory' Legislation

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 3, 2023

Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, who works at Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans, said he plans to relocate to New York at the end of the month.

Caitlyn Jenner Asks Ron DeSantis 'What Bathroom Should I Use?'

By Emell Adolphus | Aug 2, 2023

Caitlyn Jenner seems to be pissed that she was used by DeSantis in his "bizarre anti-gay ad."

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Disney's Efforts to Neutralize Governing District Takeover

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Disney's Efforts to Neutralize Governing District Takeover

Jul 28, 2023

A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney's efforts to neutralize the governor's takeover of Disney World's governing district.

Trump Accused of Asking Staffer to Delete Camera Footage in Florida Classified Documents Case

By Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller | Jul 28, 2023

Prosecutors allege that Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct a federal investigation into the records.

DeSantis is Defending New Slavery Teachings. Civil Rights Leaders See a Pattern of 'Policy Violence'

By Steve Peoples, Brendan Farrington, and Kat Stafford | Jul 28, 2023

Florida's teachers are now required to instruct middle-school students that enslaved people "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."

Senate Passes Defense Bill, but Clash Looms with House over Anti-LGBTQ+, Abortion Amendments

By Stephen Groves and Mary Clare Jalonick | Jul 28, 2023

The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments to roll back diversity and inclusion measures at the Pentagon and block some medical care for transgender personnel.

Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference after Freezing Up Midsentence

By Mary Clare Jalonick | Jul 27, 2023

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Floats Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden

By Lisa Mascaro | Jul 26, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct.

Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea is on the Horizon, and So are a Fresh Set of Challenges

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Jul 26, 2023

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, faced new challenges on the eve of a scheduled court appearance Wednesday in which he's set to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors on tax and gun charges.

Matt Healy Keeps Misstepping on His Redemption Tour

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 24, 2023

After making enemies with Swifties, Healy has now rubbed his Malaysian fans the wrong way.

Democratic Governor Pushes Back Against Transgender-Related Attacks by GOP in Kentucky Campaign

Democratic Governor Pushes Back Against Transgender-Related Attacks by GOP in Kentucky Campaign

By Bruce Schreiner | Jul 24, 2023

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back hard against Republican efforts to cast him as an advocate of gender reassignment surgery for minors.

DeSantis Seeks Review of Florida's Holdings in Bud Light Maker over Transgender Influencer Backlash

DeSantis Seeks Review of Florida's Holdings in Bud Light Maker over Transgender Influencer Backlash

Jul 24, 2023

Presidential candidate and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida to investigate its investments in the company that makes Bud Light because of conservative backlash over a transgender social media influencer marketing the beverage.

'Mama Bears' May Be The 2024 Race's Soccer Moms. But Where the GOP Seeks Votes, Some See Extremism

'Mama Bears' May Be The 2024 Race's Soccer Moms. But Where the GOP Seeks Votes, Some See Extremism

By Sara Burnett | Jul 23, 2023

In many election cycles, there's a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters who may help decide the winner. Think soccer moms or security moms. Even NASCAR dads. And now, the "mama bears."

Gay IRS Investigator Compares Whistleblowing in Hunter Biden Case to Coming Out

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 20, 2023

An openly gay IRS investigator who says that an investigation into Hunter Biden was impeded by government officials compared his speaking up to coming out of the closet.

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