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Chick-fil-A in Castro Valley? Let the Battle Begin
Chick-fil-A hit a roadblock this week in an effort to open a new location in Castro Valley. But was it traffic concerns or the company's stance on LGBTQ issues that ruffled the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council's feathers?
In Parts of New York, Calling Someone Gay No Longer Cause for Defamation
Is calling someone gay cause for defamation? A New York state appeals court recently ruled that it isn't, breaking with decades-long legal rulings,
Watch: 'I'm Going to Make T-Shirts,' Cindy McCain Says to GOP Over Censure for Gay Marriage Support
Cindy McCain, the widow of longtime GOP Senator John McCain, was less than impressed with the prospect that the Arizona State Republican Party is poised to censure her for her support of marriage equality, as well as for President-elect Joe Biden.
Michael Cohen Writes Foreword for Trump Impeachment Book
A bound edition of materials about President Donald Trump's second impeachment will feature a foreword from an estranged associate — former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
Impeachment Complicates the Early Days of Biden's Presidency
President-elect Joe Biden already faces the daunting task of steering a newly announced $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill through a closely divided Congress as the pandemic and its economic fallout grow.
Capitol Rioters Included Highly Trained Ex-Military and Cops
As Trump's supporters massed outside the Capitol and sang the national anthem, a line of men wearing olive-drab helmets and body armor trudged purposefully up the marble stairs in a single-file line, each man holding the jacket collar of the one ahead.
Expanded US Vaccine Rollout Spawns a New Set of Problems
The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.
In Coronavirus Vaccine Drive, Deep South Falls Behind
The coronavirus vaccines have been rolled out unevenly across the U.S., but four states in the Deep South have had particularly dismal inoculation rates that have alarmed health experts and frustrated residents.
Swish Embassy T-Shirt Commemorates COVID-Unsafe 'Gay Party Boat' Disaster
LGBTQ clothing company Swish Embassy's new T-shirt immortalizes the New Year's Eve fiasco in which a COVID-unsafe gay party boat sank off Puerto Vallarta, spilling a reported 60 revelers into the water.
Missouri Lawmaker Denounced for Alleged Sex with Intern
A Missouri state lawmaker allegedly had sex with an intern and then threatened a staffer to keep quiet about it, according to a House Ethics Committee report released Wednesday.
Lawmaker Wants Dolly Parton Statue at Tennessee Capitol
A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way.
Lady Gaga to Sing Anthem, J-Lo to Perform at Inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden's inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation's 46th president next Wednesday.
Vaccines and Masks: Biden Plan Aims to Break Pandemic Cycle
A coronavirus action plan being unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden centers on a mass vaccination campaign and closer coordination among all levels of government.
Brian Sims Accuses GOP Senator of Endangering His Life
Rep. Brian Sims (D-PA) has accused a Pennsylvania Republican lawmaker Doug Mastriano of endangering his life in a Twitter post.
Mama Boys? Insurrectionists and the Moms who Love Them
If the hit TLC show "I Love a Mama's Boy"> is looking for subjects for their new season, they should look no further than a pair of insurrectionists who invaded the U.S. Capitol building last week.
Trump Impeached after Capitol Riot in Historic Second Charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with "incitement of insurrection" over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
Tom Hanks Heads TV Special Celebrating Biden's Inauguration
Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute primetime TV special celebrating the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States, with performances by Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Ant Clemons.
Palm Springs Mayor Hits Back at GaysOverCovid Critics Calling Her 'Queen of the Karens'
Despite receiving abuse on social media, Palm Spring mayor Christy Holstege isn't backing down on her criticism of gay and bisexual men partying in Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gay Capitol Riot Attendee Bragged About Assault, Now Fears Retaliation and Arrest
A gay hairdresser from Huntington Beach is receiving death threats after taking part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. capitol.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos: A Troubled Legacy Through Divisive Rhetoric
An 11th hour resignation amid the Capitol insurrection can't negate Betsy Devos's troublesome impact on the nation's education system.