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6 Months After Contentious Prayer Service, DC Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Would Welcome Presidential Invite
Early in January, DC Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde startled President Trump with her comments on cultural inclusion. Six months later, she would welcome an invitation from the President.
Musk Forms New Political Party after Split with Trump over President's Signature Tax Cuts Law
Elon Musk said he's carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president's sweeping tax cuts law.
In A Grace Note, An Anti-Trans Provision Was Stripped from Trump's 'Beautiful' Tax-and-Spending Bill
Economic experts warn that the "Big Beautiful Bill" signed into law on July 4 will saddle the country with trillions in additional debt while leaving hungry Americans hungrier and depriving millions of health care. But one mote of hope shone through.
Trump Branded, Browbeat and Prevailed. But His Big Bill May Come at A Political Cost
Trump forced nearly all congressional Republicans to line up behind his marquee legislation despite some of its unpalatable pieces. But that victory will soon be tested during the 2026 midterm elections.
Democrats See Trump's Big Bill as Key to Their Comeback. It May Not Be So Easy
Progressive groups are planning a "Families First" day of action for July 26 in all 50 states. They will highlight people hurt by the new Medicaid cuts and will hold a 60-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol.
The House Gives Final Approval to Trump's Big Tax Bill in a Milestone for His Second-Term Agenda
House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress.
Lindsey Graham Faces GOP Challenge from Hard-Right SC Politician
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is mounting a GOP primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham, arguing the incumbent isn't conservative enough to represent the state.
Iowa's Civil Rights Protections No Longer Include Gender Identity as New Law Takes Effect
Iowa became the first state to remove gender identity from its civil rights code; transgender and nonbinary residents are no longer protected from discrimination, including on the job and for housing.
10 Years After the Supreme Court Ruled in his Favor, Jim Obergefell Sees Threats to Marriage Equality
A decade after the Supreme Court ruled in his favor and made same sex marriage the law of the land, Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the case, sees the decision under fire.
Ohio Budget Bill with Browns Stadium Funding, LGBTQ+ Restrictions Heads to Gov. Mike DeWine
The legislation declares as not only state policy but "incontrovertible reality" that there are "only two sexes, male and female."
Out Rep. Robert Garcia Elected Top Democrat on Oversight Panel, Setting New Path for Party's Opposition
Rep. Robert Garcia was elected the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, charting a new direction for the party's opposition to congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump's administration.
Clerk Who Denied Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in 2015 is Still Fighting Supreme Court's Ruling
Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, attorney for former clerk Kim Davis, said the goal is affirm Davis' constitutional rights and "overturn Obergefell."
What To Know About the Supreme Court Ruling 10 Years Ago That Legalized Same-Sex Marriage in the US
What to know about the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago this month, on June 26, 2015, that legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S.
Gay Men's Health Crisis Showed How Everyday People Stepped Up When Institutions Failed During the Height of the AIDS Epidemic — Providing a Model for Today
The Gay Men's Health Crisis showed how everyday people stepped up when institutions failed during the height of the AIDS epidemic — providing a model for today.
Antagonism to Transgender Rights Is Tied to the Authoritarian Desire for Social Conformity — Not Just Partisan Affiliation
We found that authoritarian attitudes — the desire for social conformity and an aversion to difference — play an important role in Americans' willingness to restrict transgender rights.
FDA Approves the World's Only Twice-a-Year Shot to Prevent HIV
The U.S. has approved the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It's the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions.
Out Illinois Congressman Rakes Hegseth over Plans to Strip Name of Navy Veteran Harvey Milk from Ship
Openly gay Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen laid into Pete Hegseth after reports came to light that the Department of Defense plans to remove Harvey Milk's name from a Navy ship.
A Fashion Icon Throws Down a (Haute Couture) Gauntlet, and Vance Responds with Ominous Tweet
Menswear maven Derek Guy came out as undocumented in a social media post, and the vice president — whose style choices Guy critiqued — seemed to suggest retaliation was possible.
Trump Once Opened the Door to the LGBTQ+ Community. Now Activists Say He's their Top Threat
When he first ran for office, Donald Trump appeared to be a new kind of Republican when it came to gay rights. But since returning to office this year, Trump has engaged in what activists say is an unprecedented assault on the LGBTQ+ community.
Queer Scribe Glenn Greenwald Responds to Damaging Video, Says it was Leaked by Political Enemies
An incriminating video of queer journalist Glenn Greenwald was dropped on social media last night. He spoke in his own defense of its content and claims it was leaked by political enemies.