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Gay Wisconsin Principal Alleges Discrimination, Says His Boss Said He'd Indoctrinate Students

Jeffrey Peterson, who has been placed on leave, says his job has been threatened amid the homophobic atmosphere.

Ted Cruz Picks Up Delegates in Wyoming

Cruz wins 14 delegates at the Wyoming Republican Convention after having claimed 10 at county conventions in the state.

Brian Sims Explains Philly-Speak (Video)

During the Democratic National Convention, the out state legislator explains local parlance.

North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis for Marriage Equality Support

Delegates to the state Republican convention also objected to his vote for a gun control bill.

Texas Politician Blasts Log Cabin Repubs: Gays Promote 'Unnatural' Sex

Sen. Bob Hall went on an antigay tirade during a committee hearing over whether LGBTQ Republicans will be allowed at the state GOP convention.

Indiana Took $60 Million Hit After Passing Antigay Law

Last year's so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act severely damaged the state's convention and tourism business -- and lawmakers are weighing passing an even more anti-LGBT measure this year.

Clinton, Obama Compromise On Roll Call Vote At Convention

Hillary Rodham Clinton's name will be placed in nomination along with nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, an emblematic move intended to unite the party after a divisive primary. During the Denver gathering, Democrats will officially choose Obama to run against Republican John McCain this fall, but the state delegations will do a traditional roll call for their nominee's vanquished primary opponent as well.

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

Texas GOP Again Excludes LGBT Republicans From Convention

The Texas Republican Party has rejected the LGBT group's application for a booth at the convention at least since 1998.

Obama Increases Lead with Two Wins While McCain Moves Closer to Nomination

Sen. Barack Obama captured most of the delegates in Wisconsin and Hawaii Tuesday, increasing his lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. Sen. John McCain, meanwhile, moved closer to clinching the Republican nomination. Obama won at least 55 delegates in the two states, with six still to be awarded. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton won at least 33.

Gay Republican Richard Grenell Urges Texas GOP to Lift Ban on Log Cabin

Texas is set to host the party's 2028 national convention.

George Takei Joins Gamers in Shunning Indiana

When Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signs a turn-away-the-gays bill, he may have to deal with the revenge of the nerds -- and the exodus of their money.

Texas Governor: Let States Override Supreme Court, Federal Laws

Gov. Greg Abbott's plan for amending the U.S. Constitution to give states this power would be a way of getting around the marriage equality ruling.

With Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential election, what happens next?

Democrats must make a decision on whether to support Kamala Harris or pick somebody else to run against Donald Trump.

After 20 years, and after tonight, Obama will no longer be the Democrats' top star

Obama is set to speak tonight, and after 20 years of being the party’s leading voice, he will ostensibly be passing the torch to someone else who will take his place as the Democrats’ top star, writes John Casey.

Gov. Pence Just Gave Indiana 'License to Discriminate'

The governor signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act at a private ceremony this morning.

Ted Cruz's Newest Anti-LGBT Pal: 'Exorcist' Gordon Klingenschmitt

The antigay preacher and politician, who says LGBT people are hell-bound if they don't overcome their "demonic spirit," is part of Cruz's Colorado team.