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Plane crashes, near misses, smoked cabins as Trump rages about the delay with his gilded new Air Force One

While planes crash and near misses pile up, and the system crumbles under its own weight, Trump is focused on one making sure he has the best seat in the sky, writes John Casey.

Democrat Robert Garcia condemns ‘madman’ Donald Trump’s ‘monstrous’ response to D.C. plane crash

Instead of consoling a grieving nation, the president has tried to score political points by falsely blaming diversity efforts for the tragedy.

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint says Trump’s ‘disgusting’ plane crash press conference proves ‘he is not well’

”I have to say something,” the Vermont congresswoman said about calling attention to the president’s bizarre behavior.

EEOC Rules on LGB Workplace Protections

Although the ruling specifically addressed LGB employees, the ACLU says it applies to transgender workers too.

Ed Asner Dies; Show 'Lou Grant' Had Notable Gay Episode

The much-honored actor and activist died Sunday at age 91.

Pete Buttigieg: Mike Johnson Should Focus on His Job and Less on Taking Away LGBTQ+ Rights

“The thing that I think has taken a lot of Americans aback about the speaker is that he holds these views and is not some random member of the House. He’s the speaker of the House. He’s the leader of the House,” Buttigieg said.

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

How a Federal Government Shutdown Will and Won't Affect You

As House Republicans continue to dither and blockade, here's what to expect.

13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA

"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.

Pete Buttigieg Slams Donald Trump’s Alleged Remarks About Disabled Veterans

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflected on Trump’s disdain for wounded veterans and discussed his potential government shutdown concerns.

Buttigieg and Biden Look to Shore Up Airline Consumer Protections

They want airlines to compensate passengers for more than just the ticket price if there's a preventable cancellation or delay.

Gay-Marriage Foes Mobilize for Ban in California

Michael Bumgarner says he's never campaigned for a political cause before, but his strong opposition to same-sex marriage has prompted him to join thousands of volunteers going door-to-door in support of a ballot initiative that would ban gay nuptuals in California.

Called to Serve

Pete Buttigieg blasts ‘despicable’ Donald Trump for blaming D.C. plane crash on DEI

He was responding to the president’s claim that the former transportation secretary was a “disaster.”

Out former marine goes to Congress to fight 'don't ask, don't tell'

Eric Alva, the first American wounded in the Iraq War, has since come out and is working now to lift the ban on openly gay service members in the U.S. military.

Love Stories Marilyn Twitchell and Jean Pyatt

Looks can be deceiving, particularly when it comes to Marilyn Twitchell, 83, and Jean Pyatt, 80. Sitting in front of their backyard pool in Los Angeles's Brentwood section, they hardly seem like the spitfires they are.

Amid the Shutdown, LGBTQ Workers in Oklahoma Face a Special Suffering

Queer federal workers in the Bible Belt encounter both discrimination and a dearth of opportunities.