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Nonbinary Department of Energy Official Sam Brinton Officially Fired
Nonbinary Department of Energy official Sam Brinton officially fired over a string of thefts. Brinton was let go after being accused of a string of luggage thefts, according to multiple reports
Energy Department Official Sam Brinton Also Allegedly Stole $1,700 In Jewelry
Energy Department official Sam Brinton allegedly stole $1,700 in jewelry, Brinton, who identifies as nonbinary, recently made news after being charged in two separate instances for stealing suitcases at U.S. airports.
Sinema Party Switch Highlights 2024 Obstacles for Democrats
Less than three days after Democrats celebrated victory in the final Senate contest of the 2022 midterms, the challenges facing the party heading into the next campaign came into sharp relief.
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Switches to Independent
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday that she now has registered as an independent, but she does not plan to caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow voting majority in the Senate.
How Senators 'Defied Political Gravity' on Same-Sex Marriage
It was a monthslong effort, building on a decadeslong push, in which senators implored their colleagues senator to senator, tweaked the bill to make it more appealing — without changing what it would do — and enlisted key outside allies to help.
Boo Hoo! GOP Missouri Rep Gets Teary When Arguing Against Same Sex Marriage
The House passed the Respect for Marriage Act Thursday, codifying federal protections for same-sex and interracial couples. Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler was so moved against the bill she broke into tears.
Christian Walker Celebrates Dad Herschel's Loss in Senate Race
Liberals celebrated the loss of Herschel Walker to incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, but so did at least one conservative: Walker's son and right-wing influencer, Christian Walker.
Democratic Sen. Warnock Wins Georgia Runoff Against Walker
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate.
Trump Rebuked for Call to Suspend Constitution over Election
Former President Donald Trump faced rebuke Sunday from officials in both parties after calling for the "termination" of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
Supreme Court Weighs 'Most Important Case' on Democracy
The Supreme Court is about to confront a new elections case asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections.
Iowa Caucuses, Built on Myth, Lose Place at Head of the Line
The Democratic National Committee's rulemaking arm voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state in the presidential nominating order and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.
A Gay Man Revealed to Be Behind Tucker Carlson's Homophobic Agenda
Veteran journalist Michelangelo Signorile has uncovered that a gay man, working as senior executive producer of "Tucker Carlson Tonight," is responsible for the Fox News host's attacks on the LGBTQ community.
Non-Religious Voters Showing Up for LGBTQ+ Rights
"We are trying to keep church and state separate. That encompasses LGBTQIA+, COVID science, bodily autonomy and reproductive rights."
Defeated Election Conspiracists Seek to Lead Michigan GOP
The Republicans who lost their races for Michigan's top three statewide offices after promoting falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election are not planning to go quietly.
Dems Move to Make South Carolina, not Iowa, 1st Voting State
Democrats voted Friday to remove Iowa as the leadoff state on the presidential nominating calendar and replace it with South Carolina starting in 2024.
Watch: Milo Yiannopoulos Plans to Help Kanye West Run for President
Milo Yiannopoulos is reportedly planning to help Kanye West run for president in 2024. Yikes!
Midterms Free Of Feared Chaos Aas Voting Experts Look to 2024
Before Election Day, anxiety mounted over potential chaos at the polls. Yet Election Day, and the weeks of early voting before it, went fairly smoothly.
Next Act for Palin Unclear after Alaska House Losses
Republican Sarah Palin re-emerged in Alaska politics over a decade after resigning as governor with hopes of winning the state's U.S. House seat. She lost.
Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, Wins Full Term
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House, months after the Alaska Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death earlier this year of longtime Republican Rep. Don Young.
In California, 10% of Legislature Now Identifies as LGBTQ+
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ+.