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Pete Buttigieg explains Donald Trump and JD Vance's racist, false pet-eating claims

The gay former mayor of South Bend and former presidential candidate has the Trump-Vance ticket figured out.

WATCH Antiequality Ads In Maine Rely On False Victimization Claims

The National Organization for Marriage has launched an ad campaign in Maine that relies on misleading, false claims of persecution of those who support "traditional marriage."

Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia

The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.

Fox News and GOP politicians falsely claim Lakewood Church shooter was transgender

The suspected shooter was a 36-year-old who police identified as the mother of a 7-year-old boy who was shot in the incident.

Texas Trans Girl Attacked After False Uvalde Claims Spread Online

Some right-wing sources, including a GOP lawmaker, at first falsely blamed a transgender person for the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

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Missouri billboards falsely claim abortion referendum involves 'child gender surgery'

Some billboards warn voters to “STOP Child Gender Surgery,” even though the amendment to legalize abortion on the Nov. 5 ballot doesn’t mention gender-affirming care.

Trump Falsely Claims His State of the Union Address Has Highest Viewership in History

Trump tweeted that his State of the Union address had a record number of viewers, but several other presidents actually beat him.

Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

The bill actually modifies the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, allowing the state to take jurisdiction over custody cases in custody disputes between two parents.

White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”

Matt Gaetz defends Trump’s lies and disinformation on transgender surgeries after the debate

Trump has falsely claimed trans youth are getting surgeries in schools.

Ricky Martin Reportedly Accused of Incest in Domestic Abuse Case

Martin has denied the claims, calling them "completely false allegations."

Republican opponent attacks out Sen. Tammy Baldwin by lying about her support of gender-affirming care

Eric Hovde falsely claimed Baldwin supports "sex change surgeries" on minors.

Republican congressman wants to limit IVF access to married heterosexual veterans only

He claimed, falsely, that children of opposite-sex couples fare best in life.

Libs of TikTok’s Facebook account suspended then restored

It's not the first time for the far-right social media account known for its false claims.

Right-Wingers Horrified as Equality Act Passes House

They're still making false claims that the legislation will destroy religious freedom and women's rights.

WATCH: Video Paints Colo. Trans Girl as Harasser

It's the latest development in a right-wing group's effort to falsely claim other students are being bothered by the girl.

No, transgender and nonbinary people are not frequently mass shooters

In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Iowa, conservatives and far-right extremists have falsely peddled the claim that the LGBTQ+ community is dangerous, but data refutes that claim.

Georgia Police Arrest Nine Men in Grindr Sex Sting

At least one gay man claims he is facing false charges related to sex work.

The Religious Roots of Pride

Anti-LGBTQ forces have falsely claimed ownership of organized religion. Time to take it back.

Officials Finally Explain 3-Hour Delay to Reach Victims

The gunman had falsely claimed he had a bomb and had strapped more explosives to some of the clubgoers.