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The next Pulse shooting could be prevented by credit card companies, says Florida congressman

Proposed legislation, if passed, would stop states from prohibiting the creation of a merchant code for guns. The Pulse shooter reportedly had almost $30,000 in credit charges on guns and ammunitions.

Mastercard Is Making Its Credit Cards Trans-Friendly

Cardholders can now use their chosen name on their plastic without jumping through hoops.

Two charged with murder of retired professor they met on Scruff

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

Fraud, Conspiracy, and Falsifying Records: New Indictments for Congressman George Santos

From conspiracy to credit card fraud, the layered legal quagmire around the lying congressman George Santos increases, as do calls for his resignation.

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Lobbyist Urges Boycott of Rams, Visa, Over Michael Sam

Right-wing lobbyist Jack Burkman is leading an effort to cut into the business of the team and the credit card issuer, all because they've had the temerity to employ a player who (like Burkman's brother) is openly gay.

Man Alleges George Santos Was Behind an ATM Fraud Scheme

The scheme involved taking ATM numbers from tourists visiting Seattle’s Pike Place Market, then sending them to Brazil.

Trans People Will Soon Be Able to Use Chosen Names on Debit Cards

The service will be available to Mastercard users through BMO Harris Bank and Superbia Credit Union.

Citi Bank Allows Trans, Nonbinary Cardholders to Use Chosen Name

The financial group is part of Mastercard's inclusive "True Name" initiative.

Restaurant Fires, Then Rehires Server Who Received Antigay Receipt

"Our gay waiter made me wanna throw up my food!," a patron wrote. The server then shared the receipt on social media.

Transgender inmate in landmark case charged again

A transgender inmate freed from prison last year because she was dying of AIDS has been charged with using a forged Maryland death certificate to fake her death and get new criminal charges against her dismissed.

Amy Schneider Becomes First Woman to Win $1M on 'Jeopardy!'

She now has won a total of $1,019,001.

Former Sean Cody Porn Star Pleads Guilty to Murder

A former porn star has pleaded guilty to murder and been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The Advocates: Finance

Moonlighting, the tax credit for homeowners, Mint.com

Giving away our fears

How can we rebel against those who would paralyze us with fear? We can open our wallets and give, out Episcopal bishop V. Gene Robinson told a recent philanthropy conference in West Hollywood

What LGBT Couples Should Have in Case of Emergency

You don't need a scouting badge to be prepared for the worst.

Austerity Chic

How novelist and performance artist Mike Albo gets by in lean times.