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The Making of 'The Apprentice,' in Their Words

The Making of 'The Apprentice,' in Their Words

By Jake Coyle | Oct 12, 2024

Few movies this year have made as many headlines as "The Apprentice." Ali Abbasi's film about a young Donald Trump ( Sebastian Stan ) under the tutelage of cutthroat attorney Roy Cohn ( Jeremy Strong ) has caused a stir at the Cannes Film Festival.

Are Male Voters Reluctant to Vote for a Woman? Harris' Backers Are Confronting the Question Head On

Are Male Voters Reluctant to Vote for a Woman? Harris' Backers Are Confronting the Question Head On

By Will Weissert and Zeke Miller | Oct 12, 2024

The concern has been there all along, but now it's being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris because she's a woman?

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Bites Back after Trump Attack Ad

'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Bites Back after Trump Attack Ad

By Kilian Melloy | Oct 8, 2024

Donald Trump came for nonbinary people — and "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness, who was featured in an attack ad targeting Kamala Harris and "they/them" pronouns, spoke up in response.

She Vilifies the Queers, but the GOP's Valentina Gomez Loves the Queer Nightlife

She Vilifies the Queers, but the GOP's Valentina Gomez Loves the Queer Nightlife

Oct 6, 2024

Controversial GOP candidate Valentina Gomez made her mark by calling the queer community "faggots," drag queens, "pedophiles" and more. But away from her political exploits, she was seen dancing at a NYE's event hosted by a "Drag Race" superstar.

Anti-DEI 'Activist' Is Hurting LGBTQ+ Support Among Major Brands

Anti-DEI 'Activist' Is Hurting LGBTQ+ Support Among Major Brands

By Emell Adolphus | Oct 5, 2024

Conservative "activist" Robby Starbuck is out to destroy diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it's negatively affecting LGBTQ+ support.

'That's Right, Bitches!' Conservative Education Czar Revealed to Have Porn Past

'That's Right, Bitches!' Conservative Education Czar Revealed to Have Porn Past

Oct 5, 2024

What's even better than finding anti-gay right wing zealot on a hook-up site? Finding one with a porn past. Such is the case of Corey DeAngelis, a well-connected conservative spokesperson for dismantling public schools.

'Project 2025' Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Who Reportedly Starred in Gay Porn Says He's the 'Victim' of His Own 'Poor Choices'

'Project 2025' Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist Who Reportedly Starred in Gay Porn Says He's the 'Victim' of His Own 'Poor Choices'

By Kilian Melloy | Oct 2, 2024

A right-wing anti-LGBTQ+ activist and "Project 2025" collaborator seemingly admitted to a purported gay porn past in a post in which he called himself a "victim" of his own "poor choices..."

Watch: After Sparking Online Controversy, Chappell Roan Confirms She's Voting for Kamala Harris

Watch: After Sparking Online Controversy, Chappell Roan Confirms She's Voting for Kamala Harris

By Emell Adolphus | Sep 26, 2024

Chappell Roan has come out and confirmed that she is indeed voting for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Melania Trump Raked in $237K for Appearing at a Gay Conservative Event - But Who Wrote the Check?

Melania Trump Raked in $237K for Appearing at a Gay Conservative Event - But Who Wrote the Check?

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 24, 2024

Questions continue to swirl around the identity of the deep-pocketed source that shelled out a reported $237,500 to Melania Trump for an April appearance at a Log Cabin Republicans fundraiser.

What to Know About Mark Robinson, the Embattled Republican Nominee for North Carolina Governor

What to Know About Mark Robinson, the Embattled Republican Nominee for North Carolina Governor

By Nicholas Riccardi | Sep 22, 2024

Republican Mark Robinson's campaign for governor in North Carolina has been rocked by a CNN report that he posted racist and explicit messages on a pornography web site message board more than a decade ago.

Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

Ballot Measures in 41 States Give Voters a Say on Abortion and Other Tough Question

By David A. Lieb | Sep 22, 2024

More than 140 measures are going before voters in 41 states during the general election alongside choices for president and other top offices. The ballot questions will give voters a chance to directly decide some consequential issues.

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

Harris Looks for Boost from Oprah as Part of Digital-First Media Strategy

By Josh Boak and Zeke Miller | Sep 20, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris looked for a boost with persuadable and less-motivated voters as she participated in a livestream Thursday evening with former talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

Poll: Nearly Three-Quarters of Queer Voters Stand with Kamala Harris

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 18, 2024

Savvy queer voters are standing with Kamala Harris for president, with nearly three-quarters polled saying that they will be casting their ballots for Harris in November.

Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post

Laura Loomer Attempts to Out Lindsey Graham in Unhinged Post

By Emell Adolphus | Sep 18, 2024

Loomer went on a homophobic social media tirade against the South Carolina senator.

California Governor Signs Laws to Crack Down on Election Deepfakes Created by AI

California Governor Signs Laws to Crack Down on Election Deepfakes Created by AI

By Tran Nguyen | Sep 18, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election.

Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment

Watch: Fox News Host Shocks Colleagues with 'I Need To Know If Someone Is Gay' Comment

By Emell Adolphus | Sep 17, 2024

Jesse Waters shocked his fellow colleagues by saying, "I need to know if someone is gay."

Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again

Apparent Attempt on Trump's Life Raises Questions about How It Could Have Happened Again

By Jill Colvin | Sep 16, 2024

An apparent attempt to assassinate Donald Trump has rocked a presidential campaign marred by violence and raised questions about how such a thing could happen twice in as many months.

Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle

Long Before Gay Marriage Was Popular, Kamala Harris Was at the Forefront of the Equal Rights Battle

By Dan Merica and Chris Megerian | Sep 15, 2024

Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn't dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing one of the first same-sex unions in the United States.

Delaware Democrats Back Sarah McBride's Bid to Become First Openly Transgender Person in US Congress

Delaware Democrats Back Sarah McBride's Bid to Become First Openly Transgender Person in US Congress

By Randall Chase | Sep 12, 2024

Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state's first Black U.S. senator.

Gay Twitter Goes to Town on Trump's Debate Claim about Trans Immigrants

Gay Twitter Goes to Town on Trump's Debate Claim about Trans Immigrants

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 11, 2024

Donald Trump has come up with some imaginative things, but one claim he made during his debate with Kamala Harris caught Gay Twitter's attention — and the platform's users promptly made a comical meal of it.

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