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GOP Senators Want Warnings Ahead of LGBTQ+ Programming
A group of GOP Senators wants to warn viewers about LGBTQ+ content.
Virginia Del. Danica Roem Announces State Senate Bid
Democratic Del. Danica Roem, who made history as an openly transgender candidate in her initial bid for state office, announced Monday she is jumping into a 2023 race for an open northern Virginia state Senate seat.
Watch: Bill Maher Jokes About 'Christian Conservative' Madison Cawthorn's Gayish Scandals
On "Real Time with Bill Maher," the humorist poked fun at NC congressman's Madison Cawthorn's gayish videos.
After Saying He's Not a Drag Queen, Madison Cawthorn Authenticates Video of Him Naked, Humping Another Man
It's hard to keep up with the news about Madison Cawthorn. Not long after he released a video in which he said he was not "some kind of drag queen," the beleaguered congressman had to respond to a video that shows him humping another man in bed.
Biden Taps 1st Black Woman, LGBT White House Press Secretary
President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role.
Oscar Isaac Calls Florida 'Dysfunctional' Over 'Don't Say Gay' Law
Oscar Isaac speaks out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law and calls the state "dysfunctional." The "Moon Knight" star was asked about Disney's handling of the legislation in a new interview with The New York Times.
Election 2022: JD Vance Wins Ohio's GOP Senate Primary
"Hillbilly Elegy" author JD Vance won Ohio's contentious and hyper-competitive GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, buoyed by Donald Trump's endorsement in a race that was a test of the former president's hold on his party.
Watch: John Oliver Roasts Florida Gov. DeSantis for Revenge Move Against Disney
Late night comedian John Oliver roasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his revocation of Disney's self-governing status in an act of revenge for the company's criticism of the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.
2022 Midterms: What to Know About Ohio, Indiana Primaries
The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm election season unfolds on Tuesday, as Ohio voters pick nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate while Indiana voters consider whether their Legislature should become even more conservative.
Anti-Trans, Book-Banning Bills Part of Georgia Gov. Kemp's Pre-Election Roadshow
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is projecting strength and gathering endorsements from fellow Republicans on a bill-signing tour ahead of his primary matchup against former U.S. Sen. David Perdue.
Watch: LGB? Megyn Kelly Claims Gay and Lesbian Friends Want to Exclude Trans
Megyn Kelly says her gay and lesbian friends want to expel transgender from their ranks, wanting to make it LGB, reports David Badash from The New Civil Rights Movement.
Evidence Mounts of GOP Involvement in Trump Election Schemes
Since launching its investigation last summer, the Jan. 6 panel has been slowly gaining new details about what lawmakers said and did in the weeks before the insurrection.
Justice Dept Files a Challenge to Alabama Transgender Law
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.