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Republican Mark Robinson says ‘wickedness’ of marriage equality will lead to pedophilia as ’next human right’

He made the anti-LGBTQ+ comments during sermons at churches. It's not the first time he's made such bigoted remarks.

Target Responds to Questions About Its Political Donations

The retail company says the money it gave to the Republican and Democratic Governors Associations cannot be used to back candidates.

Target Accused of Indirectly Funding Antigay Candidate

The retail giant has thrown its funds behind both of the governors associations for Republicans and Democrats, and that's raised hackles of some.

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The Democrats Are Courting You

From Michelle Obama to Julian Castro and everyone in between, nearly all of the primetime speakers in Charlotte had something to say about equality, and more often than not, marriage.

WATCH: Penn. Governor Makes Incest Comparison

Gov. Corbett makes an awkward comparison about marriage equality and incest.

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O'Malley: The Battle Is On In Maryland

The governor made a passionate plea for support in New York City and talked about the home stretch of his state's marriage equality campaign in an interview with The Advocate.

N.C. Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mark Robinson used clumsy euphemism in place of antigay slur (exclusive)

The North Carolina Republican lieutenant governor and gubernatorial hopeful has a long record of making dehumanizing, transphobic and homophobic posts on social media. Donald Trump has called Robinson "better" than Martin Luther King Jr.

Charlie Crist Comes Out as a Democrat

The former governor of Florida makes it official.

Maura Healey Poised to Be One of First U.S. Lesbian Governors

Healey won the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts in Tuesday's primary; she and Oregon's Tina Kotek could be the nation's first out lesbian governors.

Lesbian Tina Kotek Wins Democratic Primary for Oregon Governor

If she prevails in November, Kotek will be the nation's first out lesbian governor.

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a moderate Democrat, called the bill discriminatory and "a solution in search of a problem."

GOP Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The state's legislature could still override the veto. 

Is the Gov. of Maine About to Veto a Ban on 'Ex-Gay Therapy'?

Paul LePage hasn't said whether he will sign a bill sent to his desk today by the legislature.

Could Toni Atkins Be California's First Lesbian Governor?

Atkins, who has broken ground as a leader of both legislative chambers, is seriously considering a run.