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Activists arrested at die-in when protesting loss of global HIV funding

The Trump administration is endangering lives with its deep cuts to foreign aid, the protesters said.

Simone Biles and the Fighting Going on in All Our Heads

The disturbing testimony of the Capitol Police, rising fear of COVID, and the gymnast's mental health struggles prove this summer is nearly as fraught as the last.

Nancy Mace gets prominent foster care activist arrested on assault charges that eyewitnesses dispute

James McIntyre merely shook her hand at an event and asked her to consider trans kids before she got him arrested, witnesses said.

Lawmakers Slam Trump, Blame Him for Capitol ‘Coup’ Attempt

Elected officials from both parties have denounced his actions. 

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Proud Boys Leader and Associates Convicted of Jan. 6 Seditious Conspiracy

Enrique Tarrio and three members of the far-right group now face decades in prison.

Seattle's Lesbian Mayor Jenny Durkan to Trump: Go Back to Your Bunker

The mayor clapped back at Donald Trump for his call for her to "take back" her city from protesters.

Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

Heroic Capitol Police Officer — and Her Wife — Get Presidential Visit

Crystal Griner, a former college basketball star who is married to a woman, is being lauded for stopping the attack on a congressional baseball practice Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk says January 6 insurrectionists should have had gay sex instead of rushing the Capitol

A woman died during the January 6 insurrection and countless others were seriously injured, including Capitol police trying to protect lawmakers.

Gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Was Ready to Fight Off Mob at Capitol

Maloney and fellow representatives were set to strike back during the January 6 riot.

Heroic Lesbian Police Officer Gets Medal of Valor — From Trump

The president, who's more often undermining LGBT people, today honored one who helped save lives when a gunman attacked a congressional baseball practice.

LGBTQ Students Kicked Out of Iowa Capitol Over Restroom Use

Several students lobbying at the capitol were told they were using the wrong restroom, despite Iowa's LGBTQ-inclusive public accommodations law.

Gay Insurrectionist Brandon Straka's Plea May Be In Jeopardy

The self-styled social media influencer admitted to his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and cooperated with federal authorities to inform on others.

Transgender Insurrectionist Found Guilty, Faces 50+ Years in Prison

Jessica Watkins and other Oath Keepers were convicted Tuesday of multiple felonies for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building.

U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room

Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.

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Gay Adult Film Entertainer Arrested for Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection

Images provided by the Department of Justice show Steven "Sergeant" Miles confronting police and entering the Capitol through a broken window. 

Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime

The congressional staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in the room may have violated policy but committed no crime, according to Capitol Police.

Gay Congressman Reports From Capitol After Shots Fired

Out congressman Jared Polis was tweeting and spoke to MSNBC moments after several shots were fired outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Thursday.

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Gay Senate Staffer Allegedly in Hearing Room Sex Video Fired

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin's office says the man no longer works in the U.S. Senate after video allegedly showing him having sex in a hearing room went viral.

Dems Show Damning Video of Trump Insurrection, Includes Antigay Slur

Impeachment managers showed the Senate a disturbing video of the events of January 6.

Besides Trans Hate and Drag Shows, This is the GOP's Big Priority

Could this House majority be any more useless?