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Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group
The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.
Top Republicans Are Gearing Up To Investigate The Hunter Biden Case. Here's What To Know.
The Republican chairmen of three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department's handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency.
DeSantis Defends Anti-LGBTQ+ Video Shared by His Campaign, Calls it a 'Fair Game' Attack on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending an anti-LGBTQ video his campaign shared online that attacks rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people, despite some of his fellow Republicans calling it homophobic.
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Trio of LGBTQ+ Restrictions in Ongoing Fight with GOP Supermajority
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a trio of bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth that bans gender-affirming health care for minors, restrict trans participation in school sports and limit classroom instruction about gender identity and sexuality.
Out Democrat Mondaire Jones Seeks to Win Back House Seat after Losing Out in NY's Redistricting Process
Former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones said Wednesday that he is seeking to win back the suburban New York congressional seat he lost after redistricting juggled the state's congressional maps last year.
Pete Buttigieg Calls Out DeSantis Over Video Featuring 'Oiled-Up, Shirtless Bodybuilders'
Openly gay Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wondered aloud about a DeSantis campaign video that sandwiched photos of the Florida governor between images of ripped male hunks.
An Anti-Trump Video Shared by the DeSantis Campaign is 'Homophobic,' Says a Conservative LGBTQ+ Group
A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis ? presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people "ventured into homophobic territory."
Prosecutors in Rep. George Santos' Case Say They Gave His Defense over 80K Pages of Material
Prosecutors said Friday that they have turned over more than 80,000 pages of materials to U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyers in the federal fraud and money laundering case against him.
Is the Supreme Court About to Rule on a Bogus Gay Rights Case?
The Supreme Court is set to deliver a ruling Friday—the final day of the term—about whether state anti-discrimination laws violate the First Amendment right to free speech. But the history of the case is worth noting.
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.