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Florida judge chastises Ron DeSantis for threatening abortion ad: 'It's the First Amendment, stupid'

"The government cannot excuse its indirect censorship of political speech simply by declaring the disfavored speech is 'false,'" the judge wrote.

Exodus Intl. tries to silence parody of its 'ex-gay' campaign

The American Civil Liberties Union is defending a heterosexual blogger who received a cease-and-desist letter from Exodus International after he parodied the group's "ex-gay reparative therapy" billboards on his Web site.

Michael Stipe Wants Fox News to Stop Using His Music

Musician Michael Stipe says his band, R.E.M., has demanded a cease and desist from Fox News after the group's 1991 hit "Losing My Religion"was used during the network's coverage of the Democratic National Convention.

The Battle 'Barracuda' : Sarah Palin vs. Heart

The Week That Was: What's in a song? Apparently a lot, if the song happens to be Heart's 1977 hit "Barracuda" and the people playing it happen to work for Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Moments after the McCain camp used the song to highlight the GOP's brash new political star, Heart front women Nancy and Ann Wilson publicly issued a cease-and-desist order. As the McCain campaign continues using the song on the trail, the battle lines have been drawn... but who's going to come out victorious?

This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses

The state’s Republican AG had sued the Democratic Governor, saying the practice violated new state law.

Why R.E.M. Is Pissed at Donald Trump

Out lead singer Michael Stipe issued a profanity-laden statment to Trump and his GOP rival Ted Cruz

Rep. Katie Hill Acknowledges Relationship With Campaign Staffer

She says the relationship with a female campaign worker was consensual but inappropriate and denies having an affair with a male congressional aide.

Fox News: Michael Stipe Complains for 'Publicity'

Responding to R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe's request that Fox News Channel stop using their hit "Losing My Religion" during their DNC coverage, the network hit back accusing the band of merely seeking publicity.

Popeyes Franchise Ordered to Pay $50k After Harassing, Firing Gay Employee

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission fined the franchise after an employee was harassed and fired due to his sexual orientation.

Antigay Preacher Jim Bakker Sued for Selling Fake COVID-19 Cure

The televangelist, who has been involved in financial and sex scandals, claims his Silver Solutions products fight the new coronavirus strain.

Rufus Wainwright says Donald Trump's use of 'Hallelujah' at town hall was 'height of blasphemy'

The gay singer said he hoped Trump may have listened to Leonard Cohen's lyrics and felt some "remorse" for his past actions.

Broadway's Hamilton May Sue Church for Unauthorized Anti-LGBTQ+ Show

The church put on an altered, homophobic rendition of Hamilton without permission, and lawyers for the Broadway production aren't happy.