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Rachel Maddow & Pete Buttigieg skewer 'sloppy' Trump team for firing nuclear safety staff

Maddow and Buttigieg each recently ripped into DOGE for its decision to fire 350 workers at the National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the United States’ nuclear arsenal.

Photos From the Ground: Lobby Day, Sacramento

Demanding equality, hundreds of people took to the steps of the State Capitol this week in Sacramento. Advocate.com's exclusive photo gallery tells the story.

Democrats Demand That Biden, Leaders Reject Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders in Any Funding Bill

Amid a looming government shutdown, over 160 lawmakers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024 appropriations discussions.

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

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

Trump Admin Says Fighting Homophobia Abroad Is Anti-Christian

Mick Mulvaney claims the Obama administration's stance against anti-LGBT laws around the world was "religious persecution."

Trump's Ability to Comfort the Nation on Par With Pennywise

We used to look to our national leader to reassure us after tragedies like Puerto Rico or Las Vegas -- no longer. At least we have Hillary's Twitter feed.

Calif. House Committee Opposes Prop. 8

California's house judiciary committee passed a resolution opposing Proposition 8 on Tuesday, saying the ballot initiative to end same-sex marriage in the state was an "improper revision of the California Constitution."

Tony Perkins: Don't Give Money to GOP Until It's More Antigay

The reason the Republican Party isn't winning elections, according to Tony Perkins, is it just isn't antigay enough.

How Okla. Will Use 'Religious Freedom' to Bully Trans Kids

Oklahoma Republicans want to impeach President Obama for protecting trans students. But first they want to make sure no God-fearing Christian student is forced to share a bathroom with a trans classmate. 

Why a Nonsporty Lesbian Will Be Hosting a Super Bowl Party

Reclaiming the ritual of gathering to watch the game provides an escape from our usual worries and a chance to release our emotions.

Vermont's Christine Hallquist Could Become First Trans Governor

It may seem like a challenge, but Hallquist has a record of meeting them.

Donald Trump's policies are making our kids dumber, sicker, meaner, and scared

Opinion: Trump has never seemed to be a fan of children, and his egregious actions towards them prove that targeting kids is part of his grand retribution tour, writes John Casey.

Baldwin's Committee Assignments Handle LGBT Priorities

The first openly gay U.S. Senator has been appointed to committees dealing with ENDA, anti-bullying measures, and equal benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees.