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Justice Dept Files a Challenge to Alabama Transgender Law

By Kim Chandler | Apr 30, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday challenged an Alabama law making it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under age 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.

Oklahoma Governor Signs Ban on Nonbinary Birth Certificates

By Sean Murphy | Apr 30, 2022

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill Tuesday explicitly prohibiting the use of nonbinary gender markers on state birth certificates, a ban experts say is the first of its kind in the nation.

Connecticut Senate OKs Bill that Protects Abortion Providers

By Susan Haigh | Apr 30, 2022

The Connecticut Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill abortion rights advocates contend is needed to protect in-state medical providers from legal action stemming from out-of-state laws.

Challengers Angered by Bathroom Bill Veto, COVID Mandates Try to Push Indiana More to Right

By Tom Davies and Sara Burnett | Apr 30, 2022

For some of the challengers, discontent started years before COVID, but pandemic safety mandates and a transgender bathroom ban veto have made it worse.

GOP Election-Deniers Elevate Races for Secretary of State

By Christina A. Cassidy | Apr 30, 2022

Add one more group of contests to the white-hot races for Congress and governor that will dominate this year's midterm elections: Secretaries of state.

Oklahoma House Approves Texas-Style Abortion Ban, Trans Bathroom Bill

Apr 29, 2022

Oklahoma lawmakers approved a legislative slate that imposes new restrictions on abortion, trans students, and LGTBQ+ classroom discussion.

Watch: Sexy Talk and Crotch Dive — Video Shows Madison Cawthorn Getting Playful with Male Staffer

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 29, 2022

A day after scandal-ridden North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn posted a video claiming "salacious lies" are being told about him, he starred in a video of a very different sort.

Out Lesbian May Head Oregon's Gubernatorial Ticket

By Sara Cline | Apr 29, 2022

For a record nine years, Tina Kotek sat at the front of Oregon's House of Representatives. Now the staunch liberal and out lesbian is seeking the state's highest position — the governor's seat.

Watch: Conservative Firebrand Candace Owens Claims 'Freaks, Predators, and Pedophiles' Hide Behind LGBTQ Banner

Apr 28, 2022

On a recent broadcast of the Daily Wire's "Candace," Candace Owens claimed that "freaks, predators, and pedophiles that are all hiding under the LBGT flag."

Donald Trump Offers Bizarre, Transphobic Definition of Women

Apr 28, 2022

Guess where Donald Trump falls in the culture wars over trans athletes? If you guessed not on the side of such winning trans athletes as Lia Thomas, you are right. He doubled down with Piers Morgan.

Saddled by Scandal, Madison Cawthorn Takes to Instagram to Blast 'Ridiculous, Salacious Lies'

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 28, 2022

Following two new scandals that broke one on top of the other, North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn took to Instagram with an incoherent video slamming "RINO" senators and liberal "indoctrination."

DeSantis Rescinded Disney's Self-Government; Now What?

By Mike Schneider | Apr 28, 2022

The dissolution measure was passed quickly in the Republican-controlled statehouse without public study of its impact and was hastily signed into law by DeSantis. The ramifications are unclear.

Kansas Lawmaker's Remarks about Trans Colleague Cause Furor

By John Hanna | Apr 27, 2022

LGBTQ rights advocates called for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she publicly said she didn't want to share the women's restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.

TSA: Airport Security Finds Loaded Gun in Cawthorn's Bag

By Sarah Brumfield | Apr 27, 2022

A loaded gun was found in North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn's carry-on bag at an airport security checkpoint — the second time he has been stopped with a gun at an airport.

President Biden Blasts Republican Attacks on Disney

By Emell Adolphus | Apr 26, 2022

President Biden is speaking out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.

Catch Congressman Madison Cawthorn Modeling Sexy Women's Lingerie

Apr 23, 2022

Earlier this week North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn claimed there are only two sexes. And in photos released today by Politico, he appears to be straddling both of them.

Human Rights Campaign Launches Billboard Campaign Against Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Law

By Emell Adolphus | Apr 21, 2022

The LGBTQ+ advocacy group launched the campaign in Florida's Tampa, Tallahassee and the Orlando cities.

Watch: Twitter Slams Ted Cruz for Mickey Mouse 'Going at It' in Disney Cartoons Comment

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 20, 2022

Sen. Ted Cruz is an internet laughingstock again, this time for claims that Disney characters will be "going at it" in cartoons following the company speaking out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.

'What a Monster!' Laura Ingraham Called Out by her Gay Brother

Apr 18, 2022

How about a little sibling squabble? Laura Ingraham was called out by her older, gay brother for her comments about imposing queer inclusive content on grade school kids. "She's a monster," he said.

Watch: Out Colo. Congressional Candidate Alex Walker Takes on Lauren Boebert's BS (Literally) in Outrageous Campaign Ad

Apr 18, 2022

Openly gay Democratic congressional candidate Alex Walker is out-Boeberting congresswoman Lauren Boebert with an outrageous campaign ad.

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