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Watch: Rep. Angie Craig Receives Standing Ovation After Mike Johnson Diss
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig commemorated her 15th marriage anniversary in the sweetest way. Craig tweeted that she was "proud to vote against him on my 15th anniversary with my wife, Cheryl."
Rep. George Santos Fact-Checked for Claims His Niece was Kidnapped by 'Chinese Men'
New York Rep. George Santos told the NY Times that his niece was kidnapped by two "Chinese men," hinting it was an intimidation tactic to silence his criticism of China's communist government.
The Long Anti-LGBTQ+ Record of New Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
The election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House triggered an outcry from LGBTQ+ equality advocates who took note of his long history of working against the rights of queer Americans.
A Gay Marriage Bill Might Have Costed GOP Rep. Tom Emmer His Speaker Bid
Emmer dropped out of the race to be the next speaker before it even began Tuesday after two GOP members cited his support for a federal gay marriage bill.
Nigerian Security Arrests 76 'Suspected' LGBTQ+ at Birthday Party, Alleged Gay Wedding
Nigeria's security forces, acting on a "tip," arrested 76 people "suspected" of being LGBTQ+ at a birthday party where a "gay wedding" was supposedly going to take place.
Florida Officials Ask US Supreme Court to Block Rulings Limiting Anti-Drag Show Law
The state of Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block lower court rulings that prohibit the enforcement of a new law targeting drag shows.
City of Orlando Buys Pulse Nightclub Property to Build Memorial to Massacre Victims
The city of Orlando is moving forward with plans to create a memorial on the property of the Pulse nightclub, where 49 people were massacred seven years ago.
Tennessee Faces Federal Lawsuit over Decades-Old Penalties Targeting HIV-Positive People
LGBTQ+ and civil rights advocates on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's aggravated prostitution statute, arguing that the law stems from the decades-old AIDS scare and discriminates against HIV-positive people.
Japan's Top Court Strikes Down Required Sterilization Surgery to Officially Change Gender
Japan's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a law requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization surgery in order to officially change their gender is unconstitutional.
NHL Back Skates on Pride Tape Ban
The National Hockey League has reversed course after banning the Pride tape sparked backlash.
Guilty Plea in Robbery Scheme Targeting Patrons of NYC Gay Bars
A guilty plea has been entered by one man from a suspected gang that targeted patrons of gay bars in New York City for robbery by drugging them and then using their own phones to steal their money.
Arizona Coyotes' Travis Dermott Shows his Allyship, Defies NHL Ban on Pride Tape
Travis Dermott, a defenseman for National Hockey League team the Arizona Coyotes, is the first pro player to defy a ban from the NHL on Pride tape, using the adhesive in a recent game.
Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop of Polish Diocese where Gay Orgy Scandal Under Investigation
The pope on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop whose diocese has been rocked for weeks by reports of a gay orgy involving a male prostitute in a priest's apartment.
New Jersey Dad Sues State, District over Policy Keeping Schools from Outing Transgender Students
A New Jersey father filed a federal lawsuit to block a state policy aimed at keeping schools from outing transgender students to their parents.
Judge in Missouri Transgender Care Lawsuit Agrees to Step Aside but Decries 'Gamesmanship'
A judge agreed Friday to step aside in a lawsuit challenging a new Missouri law restricting gender-affirming health care for minors, despite what he called "gamesmanship" from the plaintiffs' lawyers for requesting a new judge.
Hong Kong Court Upholds a Ruling in Favor of Equal Inheritance Rights for Same-Sex Couples
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday upheld a ruling that favored the granting of equal inheritance rights to same-sex couples, in the latest victory for the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Biden Names Technology Hubs for 32 States and Puerto Rico to Help the Industry and Create Jobs
The Biden administration on Monday designated 31 technology hubs spread across 32 states and Puerto Rico to help spur innovation and create jobs in the industries that are concentrated in these areas.
George Santos Bemoans Flushing His Life for Politics
The Republican congressperson said that he threw his "entire life into the toilet and flushed it to get elected."
Scholastic Draws Heat over 'Opt Out' Option for Books on Diversity
Generations of Americans grew up with Scholastic books. But a culture war targeting LGBTQ+ people, women, and racial minorities for erasure have found their way even to this beloved institution.
Adult Male Performer/Proud Boy Sergeant Miles Pleads Guilty to Role in January 6 Capital Insurrection
Controversial adult star Steven Miles (aka Sergeant Miles) pleaded guilty Thursday to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.