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A Georgia Bill to Ban DEI in Schools and Colleges Nears Passage, Even as Potential Effects Stay Hazy
Georgia lawmakers could pass a bill banning a sweeping range of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Georgia's public schools, colleges and universities on the last day of their 2025 session.
Georgia Lawmakers Pass Religious Freedom Bill Despite Discrimination Concerns
Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people's rights to express their religion, but that critics say could lead to discrimination.
Musk Could be Headed for a Washington Exit after Turbulent Times at Trump's DOGE
President Donald Trump told reporters this week that "at some point, he's going to be going back" to running his companies. That was even before Musk faced a setback Tuesday in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin and Florida Elections Provide Early Warning Signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term.
With a Nod to America's Civil Rights Legacy, Sen. Cory Booker Makes a Mark of His Own
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker ended his record-setting speech the same way he began it, more than 25 hours earlier: By invoking the words of his mentor, the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.
Democrats' Win in Wisconsin Court Race Also is a Big Loss for Elon Musk
Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals' narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way the real loser was billionaire Elon Musk.
French Far-Right Leader Marie Le Pen, Now Barred from Seeking Office, Courted and Won Queer Voters
For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and rising. In one of her sharpest political maneuvers, she sought out the LGBTQ community, and it worked.
Battle Over Trans Athletes' Participation in Girls Sports Comes to California Capitol
The battle over transgender athletes' participation in youth sports will come to California as state lawmakers debate bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off teams consistent with their gender identity.
Democratic Base's Anger Puts Some Party Leaders on Shaky Ground
Rank-and-file Democrats are mad at their own leaders and increasingly agitating to replace them.
Trump Says He's Considering Ways to Serve a Third Term as President
Donald Trump said Sunday that "I'm not joking" about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends.
North Carolina Judge Challenging Outcome of Race Wore Confederate Uniform in College Photo
A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a college fraternity that glorified the pre-Civil War South.
From Diversity to 'Conversion Therapy' to Abortion, Kentucky Gov. Beshear Stands Up to GOP
Knowing the odds of winning were stacked against him, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed bills sent his way by the Republican-dominated Kentucky legislature with by-now familiar themes.
Conan O'Brien Accepts Mark Twain Prize for Humor as Politics Roils the Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O'Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note.
2 Months into Trump's Second Administration, The News Industry Faces Challenges from All Directions
Journalists now face a more assertive President Donald Trump. In two months, a blitz of action by the nation's new administration — Trump, chapter two — has journalists on their heels.
University of Texas Tells Drag Performers to 'Sashay Away'
The University of Texas on Friday announced that "drag performances will no longer be permitted at the University of Texas at Austin's campuses and independent institutions."
Wash. Congressman Says if He Uses Grindr, It's News to His Wife
A newly elected Republican congressman from Washington state was asked about whether he used Grindr in secret.
Chris Grace Looks to Talk Back to 'Boss' Donald Trump at July Kennedy Center Gig
Actor and comic Chris Grace brings his solo piece "Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson" to the Kennedy Center this July and sees it as an opportunity to speak to his boss of the gig, Donald Trump.
Trump Visits the Kennedy Center as he Puts his Mark on the National Arts Institution
President Donald Trump on Monday visited the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he took a tour and chaired a meeting of its board of directors.
Amid 2028 Speculation, California Governor's Podcasts with Trump Loyalists Anger Democrats
As a wounded Democratic Party struggles to regroup, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding mostly chummy conversations with prominent conservatives on a new podcast he's touting as a way for the party to grapple with the MAGA movement's popularity.
National LGBTQ+ Museum Mobilizes New, Nationwide ACT-UP Movement to Fight U.S. Government's Life-Threatening, Unconstitutional Attacks
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library makes a critical call to action.