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George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection After Scathing Ethics Report Released

The embattled gay New York congressman says he will not seek reelection in the wake of a damning ethics report that found he most likely broke federal law.

NOM Fined for Violating Maine Campaign Ethics Law

A state ethics commission in Maine voted unanimously to fine the antigay National Organization for Marriage $2,000 for missing a campaign finance reporting deadline before November's election.

Antigay Alabama Justice Roy Moore Suspended

Moore could lose his job over his efforts to block marriage equality in the state.

Washington Times Shills for NOM's Antigay March

Critics say the section constitutes a violation of journalistic ethics.

Indiana Rep. Threatens Opponent for Campaigning With Drag Queens

Republican Rep. Jim Banks threatened to slap his Democratic challenger Courtney Tritch with an ethics violation over "tips" from a drag fundraiser.

Ala. Ethics Commission to Chief Justice: Roy, Bye

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore could be removed from the bench for a major ethics breach — again. 

Rachel Maddow Floats Drag Queen as Alabama Governor

With the state's leadership in turmoil, the MSNBC host says activist and drag performer Ambrosia Starling is a better pick for the job.

Pants on Fire: Roy Moore Claims He Never Blocked Ala. Marriage Equality

The suspended chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court was the defendant in his own courtroom today and claimed that he never told the state's lower judges to ignore federal law on marriage equality. 

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Antigay Alabama Judge Scolds RBG on 'Judicial Ethics'

The state jurist, who advised officials to ignore a federal court ruling on marriage equality, wants the federal justice to be impeached for officiating a same-sex wedding.

Disgraced Alabama Justice Angling for Senate Comeback

The homophobic former judge was just officially fired from his job, but he might run for governor or U.S. senator.

AOC files impeachment articles against Thomas & Alito; Senate Dems demand special counsel investigation

Democrats have had it with the out-of-control behavior of the conservatives on the highest court of the land.

WATCH: NOM's Recycled Homophobia Washes Up in Hawaii

As the Hawaii legislature gathers for a special session to consider marriage equality, the antigay National Organization for Marriage begins running TV ads opposing same-sex marriage.

Antigay Venom Spewed at Rally for Alabama's Suspended Chief Justice

"I ask you God to stand against this militant homosexual movement that's invading our land," a pastor said at the Saturday gathering.

Politician Says Anti-LGBTQ+ Attacks Are Due to 'Perverse Lifestyle'

Montana state Sen. Theresa Manzella said such attacks are "normal consequences" of the "choices" made by LGBTQ+ people -- such as holding hands with partners in public.

Judge Who Wouldn't Marry Same-Sex Couples Slapped With Huge Penalty

Oregon judge Vance Day was suspended without pay for three years.

World's Oldest Public Health Group Blasts 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The group is part of the World Health Organization, representing WHO in the Americas.

Roy Moore Suspended as Alabama Chief Justice for Antigay Actions

A panel of judges who oversee the state's judicial ethics code ruled Friday the suspension of the anti-LGBT chief justice will be extended until the end of his term in 2019, effectively firing him.

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A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas

There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.