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Openly Gay Black Congressman Calls Out GOP for 'Systematic Bullying' of LGBTQ+ Youth
Out Black congressman Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York called out GOP lawmakers for what he called their "systematic bullying" of LGBTQ+ youth, and "of trans youth in particular."
Power Couple Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed are Spreading Hope to Fellow Transgender People
Zooey Zephyr and Erin Reed, both 34, have emerged as a vanguard, a power couple spreading hope to fellow transgender people amid a year in which hundreds of bills were proposed or passed that restrict their rights in health care and other realms.
If this Delaware Senator Wins a US House Seat, She'll be the 1st Trans Member of Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride announced Monday she's running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Already the first openly transgender state senator elected in the country, she'd be the first transgender member of Congress if she wins in November.
Church in Massachusetts Vandalized with Pride Slogan After Removing Rainbow Flags
The side of the church was reportedly spray-painted with a rainbow and the message "Stay gay, stay hard, Love is 4 everyone."
Texas Christian University Offering New Drag Course
The course will have students perform lip syncs, develop an on-stage persona, and study songs like Cardi B's "WAP."
Clarabelle Cow's Viral Routine During Disney Pride Nite Sparks Conservative Outrage
In a viral TikTok video, Disney actor dressed as Clarabelle Cow steals the show but conservatives seemed less than impressed.
Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Makes Rep. Robert Garcia's Pride Playlist
Rep. Garcia of California shared that he "wanted to mark Pride with a playlist for the summer with songs that I love." And Kylie Minogue's "Padam Padam" found a spot.
The Pride Flag, Trans Activist Spark War of Words Between White House and Fox News
There is a war of words going on between the White House and Fox News, further deepening the divide across the United States.
Rachel Maddow's 'Deja News' Podcast a Boon to Fans who Like Her Historical Tangents
Rachel Maddow has something special for anyone who appreciates the occasional digressions into history on her weekly MSNBC show.
Moms for Liberty Rises as Power Player in GOP Politics after Attacking Schools over Gender, Race
Moms for Liberty didn't exist during the last presidential campaign, but the Florida-based nonprofit that champions "parental rights" in education has rapidly become a major player for 2024, boosted in part by GOP operatives, politicians and donors.
Trump Allies Cite Clinton Email Probe to Attack Classified Records Case. There are Big Differences
As Donald Trump prepares for a court appearance on charges related to the hoarding of top-secret documents, Republican allies are amplifying claims he is the target of a political prosecution.
Baseless Anti-trans Claims Fuel Harmful Laws
The criminological research is clear that anti-trans laws do not help the people they are claimed to protect. In fact, these laws inflict harm on people who are even more vulnerable.
Elvis Presley's Cousin Lifts Democrats' Hopes in Mississippi Governor's Race
Conservative Mississippi is tough territory for Democrats, but they're pinning hopes in November on a candidate with a legendary last name.
Ron DeSantis-Linked Pastor Preaches Death for LGBTQ+ People
It might come as no surprise that the same Florida governor who's made his state so toxic that LGBTQ+ people are abandoning it has ties to a man of the cloth whose pastoral message is "kill the gays."
North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Tillis for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigration Policies
Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state's senior U.S. senator, for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.
DeSantis Argues he's Top Trump Alternative Even as Ex-president's Indictment Overshadows 2024 Race
Ron DeSantis ventured far from the usual presidential campaign trail Saturday, heading to a rodeo in reliably red Oklahoma to make the case that he's the top alternative to Donald Trump.
Trump Blasts Federal Indictment as 'Baseless'
Donald Trump painted the 37 felony counts against him as an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn dire legal peril to political advantage and project a sense of normalcy.
Trump's GOP Defenders in Congress Leap into Action after Months of Preparation
In the halls of Congress, Republicans have been preparing for months to wage an aggressive counter-offensive against the Justice Department.
Trump Set for First Public Appearances Since Federal Indictment, Speaking in Georgia, North Carolina
Former President Donald Trump will make his first public appearances since his federal indictment, speaking on Saturday to friendly Republican audiences in Georgia and North Carolina.
Recent Redistricting Most Politically Balanced in Years
Democrats have for years bemoaned partisan redistricting plans that helped Republicans win far more congressional seats than expected. But that advantage has disappeared.