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Trump attacked people with mental disabilities and trans Americans then promoted a violent purge

Online reactions ranged from shocked and horrified to expected.

Secret Service explains why JD Vance’s weird Air Force Two stunt in Wisconsin wasn’t a security breach

Donald Trump’s running mate gave some people online creepy stalker vibes when he walked from his plane over to Vice President Kamala Harris’s to confront her.

‘Mass deportation’ signs waved at RNC after JD Vance’s wife talks about her immigrant family

The Ohio senator and his wife sought to make the GOP appear inclusive as convention attendees, many wearing bandages on their ears, chanted, "Send them back."

Here’s all the insanity from day two of the Republican National Convention

It will get even wilder as the final night on Thursday approaches.

It's official: Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for president again

For the third time in a row, the GOP has chosen the extremist former president to stand for election.

What the LGBTQ+ community should expect from the Republican National Convention

Anti-transgender, anti-immigrant and other bigotry aimed toward marginalized communities will likely permeate the event.

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Gay U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan hopes November’s election will turn the page on Donald Trump and the far right

The Wisconsin congressman shared his thoughts with The Advocate on the temperature of anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric and the 2024 election.

Not to be outdone by Trans Day of Visibility, Trump weirdly declares ‘Christian Visibility Day’

The former president appears to be banking on manufactured outrage by right-wing extremists.

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes Republican transgender sports ban bill

The Democrat stood in the way of a law that Republicans wanted to have enacted targeting the trans community.

Milwaukee school board, principal sued for allegedly abusing student with gay parents

A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.

Wisconsin middle school faces series of bomb threats after Libs of TikTok post

Following attention from Chaya Raichik’s hate account, a middle school in Waukesha received several threats.

‘Blackout drunk’ former prison guard convicted for strangling, throwing queer woman into a live fire

Shane Nolan is facing prison for the attack, but escapes hate crime enhancement.

Gay Democratic reps demand Pentagon resolve cases of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ dishonorable discharges

Lawmakers have pressed the Department of Defense in a new letter for faster action on injustices stemming from the DADT policy.

Wisconsin Democrats Seek to Write Marriage Equality Into Law

The state still has constitutional and statutory bans on same-sex marriage, even though they're unenforceable.

Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

Gov. Tony Evers had promised to veto the bill, and he keeps his promises, he said Wednesday.

Gay Rep. Mark Pocan on Anti-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leadership

Rep. Mark Pocan compares the GOP leadership transition to musical chairs, while questioning Speaker Mike Johnson's dedication to serving everyone.

Tammy Baldwin Has Won Big in a Divided Wisconsin. Can She Do It Again in 2024?

Sen. Tammy Baldwin has already started preparing for her third Senate race.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests Cancel Drag Queen Storytime Event in California

Groups including Gays Against Groomers California derailed a community event.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

Wisconsin Senate OK's Gender-Affirming Care Ban, but Governor Pledges to Veto

Now both houses of the legislature have approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he won't let it become law.