News + Politics
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Jussie Smollett Appeals Conviction Over Anti-Gay “Hate Crime” Hoax
Jussie Smollett's lawyers are appealing his conviction for disorderly conduct for allegedly staging a fake "hate crime" attack.
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Tennessee Bans Drag
Tennessee is the first state in the nation to ban drag performances in public, and the eighth to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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George Santos Being Investigated by House Ethics Committee
The U.S. House Ethics Committee is investigating alleged financial and sexual misconduct by New York Congressman George Santos.
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Gay Mayor of College Park Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Patrick Wojahn, the openly gay mayor of College Park, faces 56 charges for allegedly possessing and distributing child exploitative material.
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Iowa Republicans Push for Ban on Gay Marriage
Iowa Republicans are pushing bills to outlaw same-sex marriage and prohibit anti-LGBTQ opponents from having to recognize same-sex unions.
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Uganda Pushes Hateful Bill Targeting LGBTQ Citizens and Supporters
A new bill introduced in Uganda seeks harsher penalties for homosexuality, and criminalizes those who "promote" LGBTQ visibility.
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Beyoncé is Honored in Congress by Rep. Robert Garcia
Openly gay congressman Robert Garcia paid stirring tribute to Beyoncé from the House floor on Wednesday, March 1.
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Utah Removes the ‘Gay’ from ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
State Rep. Jeff Stenquist agreed to remove LGBTQ-specific references after hearing concerns from advocates.
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Did George Santos Deceive Republican Donors?
Congressman George Santos is accused of diverting PAC funds meant for voter registration to a gay GOP website.
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Chicago’s First Lesbian Mayor Loses Re-Election
Besieged by fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and high crime rates, Lori Lightfoot failed to qualify for the April 4 mayoral runoff.
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Capital Pride to Hold ‘Reveal’ Party at the Kimpton Monaco
The Capital Pride Alliance will uncover their plans for the 2023 Pride season, on Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Mississippi Bans Doctors from Helping Trans Youth
The governor has signed a bill into law that would penalize doctors who assist trans youth in transitioning.
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Wells Fargo Sued by Transgender Bank Teller
Alexis Edwards claims her superiors allegedly laughed while customers harassed her for being transgender.
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Storm Reid on ‘Last of Us’ Anti-Gay Backlash: “If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Watch It”
A moment in 'The Last of Us' depicting a kiss between two teenage women has fired up the anti-gay forces of the right.
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Donald Trump Jr. Says Pete Buttigieg Only Got His Job Because He’s Gay
The former president's son attacks Transportation Secretary's qualifications, as well as his decision to take paternity leave last year.
