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Where Does SCOTUS Judge Amy Coney Barrett Fall on Same-Sex Marriage?
With red states pushing to pass legislation that would make the Supreme Court revisit its landmark decision on same-sex marriage, will Amy Coney Bryant join Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito in voting for its possible repeal?
Watch: House Subcommittee Hearing on National Security Derailed when GOP Chairman Misgenders Congresswoman Sarah McBride
A House subcommittee meeting was convened to address weighty issues around national security and U.S. support for Europe — but it ended in a hissy fit after the GOP chair's petty jab at Rep. McBride.
Pete Buttigieg Will Announce he Won't Seek US Senate Seat in Michigan, Source Says
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party's next presidential nominee.
Republican Maine Lawmaker Sues House Speaker over Censure for Post on Transgender Athlete
A Republican lawmaker in Maine has sued the state's Democratic House speaker over her censure that followed a social media post about a transgender athlete participating in high school sports.
Trump Posts Incendiary Pink Triangle Image on Social Media
President Trump re-tweeted a link to a Washington Times story that features an incendiary image of a pink triangle, used by the Nazis to identify gay men.
Former Clerk Who Refused to Issue Marriage Certificates Loses Latest Appeal in Unanimous Court Ruling
The former Kentucky clerk who cited "God's authority" in refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality in 2015 has lost her latest appeal in a unanimous ruling.
California's Gavin Newsom Opposes Trans Athletes in Women's Sports, Splitting with Progressives
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, used the inaugural episode of his new podcast to break from progressives by speaking out against allowing transgender women and girls to compete in female sports.
Georgia Senate Advances Bills to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care with Some Democratic Support
Georgia's Senate passed two bills Monday that would ban most gender-affirming care for minors and people incarcerated in state prisons, mirroring moves by Republicans across states.
Bill to Ban Trans Athletes from Girls' and Women's Sports Teams Fails to Advance in Senate
Legislation that aimed to bar transgender women and girls nationwide from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes failed to advance Monday night in a divided Senate.
Stonewall Inn Co-owner Stacy Lentz is Fighting Hate One Safe Space at a Time
As a co-owner of the Stonewall Inn, activist Stacy Lentz has been a prominent figure in the queer rights movement, specifically with her implementation of "SIGBI Safe Spaces" certification. She talks about her activism in this interview.
Anti-Trans GOP Lawsuit Sparks Backlash as Parents Fear for Disabled Children
Republican state attorneys general declared support for a federal law protecting disabled people's rights after parents expressed fears because of a GOP lawsuit opposing transgender rights.
Hunter Schafer on Why She Spoke Out About Being Issued a Male Passport
Hunter Schafer says "it's important to just keep track of where things are in our country," a day after the "Euphoria" star posted a video in which she revealed her new passport had been issued with a male gender marker.
Ohio Bathroom Law Targeting Transgender Students Has Brought Internal Strife to Some Campuses
For some famously progressive colleges in Ohio, a new state law designed to keep transgender women from using women's restrooms at schools is bringing a moment of soul-searching for students, alumni and administrators.
Ric Grenell Makes His First Kennedy Center Booking... and It's Jesus
Jesus is to headline holiday show at the Kennedy Center. Well, not Jesus himself — casting him would be quite a coup by the Trump administration — rather, a show celebrating his time on Earth.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Judge Weighing Challenge To Trump's Transgender Troop Ban
The Justice Department filed a complaint Friday accusing a federal judge in Washington of misconduct during hearings over President Donald Trump's executive order that calls for banning transgender troops from serving in the U.S. military.
Buttigieg Weighs a Decision with Huge Implications for Democrats: Run for Senate or President?
Some believe the Democratic Party's next savior is living here, huddled with family, in the relative obscurity of a small city on the shores of Lake Michigan. Pete Buttigieg has yet to decide if that's a responsibility he wants.
Trump Takes Over Kennedy Center and Bans Drag Shows — 'THIS WILL STOP'
President Donald Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center, but don't expect drag to be part of his plan.
The Supreme Court Could Revisit Marriage Equality, and Here's How It Might Play Out
The highly partisan Supreme Court could very well revisit the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationally, just as it overturned similarly settled law when it upended Roe v. Wade.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Drops Transphobic Slurs on Floor of Congress
On Wednesday, congresswoman Nancy Mace renewed her strident anti-trans rhetoric in a hearing on Capitol Hill by repeatedly using a slur.
Republican Congresswoman Trolls First Elected Trans Congresswoman Sarah McBride
Republicans are finding it fair game to attack Delaware congresswoman Sarah McBride on the floor of Congress by purposely misgendering her.