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Winsome Earle-Sears
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Winsome Earle-Sears: The anti-LGBTQ+ ultraconservative Republican trying to replace Virginia's governor

LGBTQ+ advocates warn that elevating the lieutenant governor to the governorship would be detrimental to the community.

Scott Presler
Politics

Who is Scott Presler? The gay conservative even the RNC won't employ

Several scandals have followed Scott Presler throughout his career, including his support of debunked conspiracy theories such as QAnon and 2020 election denial.

Rep Josh Schriver Michigan House of Representatives gold wedding bands on top of rainbow ribbon across black table
Politics

Michigan Republican calls for making marriage equality 'illegal again'

State Rep. Josh Schriver unleashed a firestorm of controversy on social media.

us rep elect sarah mcbride attends an orientation for new members of Congress
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'A betrayal': Trans people respond to Sarah McBride's bathroom ban compliance

“I can deal with this; other people shouldn’t have to,” Rep.-elect Sarah McBride told The Advocate in response to criticism.

US Reps Robert Garcia Nancy Mace
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Gay Rep. Robert Garcia condemns GOP’s ‘shameful’ targeting of first trans member of Congress Sarah McBride

“Why [are we] focusing on singling out one member — one new member, a freshman member of this body now,” Garcia asked.

Markwayne Mullin Dr Rachel Levine Pete Buttigieg
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GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin attacks Pete Buttigieg & Rachel Levine in defending Trump’s AG pick, Matt Gaetz

The Oklahoma U.S. senator accused the media and Joe Biden’s team of not scrutinizing LGBTQ+ members of the administration.

US Rep Elect Sarah McBride House Speaker Mike Johnson
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Trans U.S. Rep-elect Sarah McBride on Mike Johnson’s Capitol bigotry: 'Not here to fight about bathrooms'

“I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson even if I disagree with them,” she said.

US Reps Nancy Mace Sarah McBride Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Republicans are trying to ban transgender Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from using the women's bathroom

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly went so far as to threaten a "physical altercation" if trans women were allowed to use the women's restroom.

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Trump’s election prompts one nonprofit to prioritize scholarships for LGBTQ+ youth in red states

Instead of wilting away, The Dru Project — an organization named in honor of Pulse Nightclub victim Drew Leinonen — is shifting its priorities to serve the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people in states where their existence is increasingly difficult.

Women with banners wearing black participate in Black Monday action organized to express opposition to tightening anti abortion laws nationwide pro abortion rights protest October 2016 Castle Square Warsaw Poland
Election

Poland’s dark history with far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ government should be a warning to Americans

A popular TikTok content creator sounds the alarm for women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people.

Matt Walsh speaking Turning Point USA summit Demonstrators rally against Project 2025 in NYC Manhattan Times Square
Election

Yes, Republicans who vowed retribution are now admitting Project 2025 is real

Some of Donald Trump’s strongest supporters are celebrating that the far-right agenda will see the light of day.

Bo French Chairman Tarrant County Republican Party
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Texas Republican leader openly uses 'gay' and the R-word as insults, faces no consequences

Bo French, Tarrant County Republican Party Chair, has been both condemned and defended by his colleagues.

cutout donald trump demanding deny service to lgbtq customers HRC campaign ad
Election

Creepy Donald Trump cutout terrorizes unassuming Americans in new HRC campaign ad

The LGBTQ+ civil rights group uses humor to point out the future for Americans under Republican control.

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MAGA gays at Trump fundraising event claim LGBTQ+ community already has full equality: ‘We’re past that’

“It’s unfortunate that you have groups like the Log Cabin Republicans who are willing to sell out the community in exchange for being able to cozy up to someone like Donald Trump,” said HRC’s Brandon Wolf.

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Election

Anti-trans ads erode support for transgender people in America with no effect on presidential election: study

While Trump and Republicans aren’t winning over voters with transphobic ads, they are succeeding at making Americans skeptical of trans rights.

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Before his death, this conservative combat veteran filmed a PSA advocating for his transgender son

Whereas Republicans are demonizing trans kids, here’s a father’s unconditional love on display.

Washington Dave Reichert
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Washington’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert, has history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights

The former congressman and sheriff consistently opposed protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Laura Loomer Chasten and Pete Buttigieg with twins
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Laura Loomer spews homophobic rant and says Pete and Chasten Buttigieg ‘psychologically abuse’ their kids

Her anti-LGBTQ+ rant was responding to Pete Buttigieg’s mocking Donald Trump for declaring himself the “father of IVF.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene does not understand weather
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No, Marjorie Taylor Greene, the government can’t control the weather

She claims that Democrats are aiming hurricanes at Republicans.

Indiana Republican lieutenant governor nominee Micah Beckwith
Election

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .