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Montana Lawmaker Fights on During 1st Day of Exile
Montana's Zooey Zephyr spent her first day in legislative exile Thursday on a bench just outside the House chambers from which Republicans voted to banish her a day earlier.
'Blood on Your Hands': Montana Lawmaker's Words Not Unusual
The swift punishment brought down on Zooey Zephyr, a transgender lawmaker in Montana, began over words that others in American politics have used without hesitation or consequence: saying opponents have "blood" on their hands.
Montana Lawmaker Silenced but Not Silent, Vows to Fight On
Moves to stifle the voice of the first transgender woman elected to Montana's legislature may have silenced her in the chambers of the state House, but Rep. Zooey Zephyr said she's confident they've only amplified her message.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr's Town Feels Divide from Rest of Montana
In the college town of Missoula, pride flags are as common a sight as the peaks of Montana's Rattlesnake Mountains. Even a downtown crosswalk is rainbow-colored.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Barred by GOP from 2023 Session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders' decision earlier in the week to silence her.
At White House, 'L Word' Cast Praises Biden's LGBTQ+ Record
Cast members and the creator of the Showtime series "The L Word" praised President Joe Biden on Tuesday for his support of LGBTQ rights.
Montana Transgender Lawmaker Faces Censure or Expulsion
Montana Republican leaders will vote Wednesday on censuring or expelling lawmaker Zooey Zephyr.
South Carolina Teacher Fired for Handing Out International Bear Brotherhood Article
A South Carolina teacher is out of a job after handing out an article to her high school students that was deemed "inappropriate and unapproved content" on Friday.
Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Let's Finish this Job'
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024.
New Wave of GOP Candidates Poised to Join 2024 Campaign
The opening phase of the Republican presidential primary has largely centered on the escalating collision between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Transgender Lawmaker Silenced by Montana House Speaker
Montana's House speaker refused to allow a transgender lawmaker to speak about bills on the House floor until she apologizes for saying lawmakers would have "blood on their hands" if they support a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for trans youth
Montana Republicans Want Censure While Misgendering Lawmaker
A group of conservative Republican lawmakers in Montana deliberately misgendered a trans colleague in demanding that she be censured for language she used on the floor while speaking against a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for children
'Don't Say Gay' Expansion Requested By Desantis Approved
The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call "Don't Say Gay" at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Right Wing Talking Head Matt Walsh's Twitter Hacked with Explicit Gay Song
"The Twitter account belonging to notorious far-right troll Matt Walsh, which has 1.7 million followers, appeared to be hacked on Tuesday night, with the attacker posting overtly racist and homophobic tweets," according to Vice.
DeSantis Appointees Begin Reshaping Disney World's District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees on Wednesday began trying to reshape Disney World's governing body with proposals to eliminate a planning board and prohibit mask mandates and COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
With 26 Days Left in Session, Nebraska Lawmakers Pass 1 Bill
With only 26 days left in the 90-day legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers have finally passed a single bill. Now they have only about 200 left to go.
Rep. George Santos Introduces Bill Named for Nicki Minaj
Out New York Rep. George Santos, who has shrugged off calls to resign following revelations he fabricated most of his resume to voters, has introduced a bill named for pop star Nicki Minaj.
Disney Readies Pride Nite Party as DeSantis Fumes
The House of Mouse refuses to back down, preparing to hoist the rainbow flag at Disneyland even as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shows his own true colors with threats to build a prison near Disney World.
Rep. George Santos Announces Reelection Bid
U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose lies about his background and wealth helped propel him into office, announced Monday that he's running for reelection.
Queer Comedy Icon Margaret Cho Wants a Trans Disney Princess
In an interview with the Times of India, Margaret Cho stressed that it's "important to recognize" increased queer representation in the media.