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No, transphobes, Lia Thomas didn't cause the U.S. swimming team to almost quit

A false Facebook post claiming the U.S. women's swimming team threatened to quit if trans athlete Lia Thomas was allowed to try out have been debunked.

Study Fox News Viewers Misinformed

A new study has found Fox News viewers are "significantly more likely" to believe false information.

Ted Cruz uses unauthorized images of cisgender students in anti-transgender attack ads

“It is alarming that your campaign would have produced/distributed/promoted this ad with false information, especially with minor children involved,” a school official wrote in an email to the Republican senator’s campaign.

Gay Group to Obama: Drop Singer From Tour

A gay rights group has urged Barack Obama to cut ties with a gospel singer who it says spreads false information about homosexuality being a choice. Donnie McClurkin is among several gospel singers scheduled to raise money for the Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate at a concert in South Carolina this weekend. McClurkin has drawn attention from gay rights activists for his views on homosexuality. ''I don't believe that it is the intention of God,'' McClurkin said Monday in a telephone interview. ''Sexuality, everything is a matter of choice.''

Police Continue Probing Fake Bomb Threat at Boston Children's Hospital

After weeks of right-wing attacks, on Tuesday evening Boston Children's Hospital had to go into a soft lockdown after someone threatened the facility.

Donald Trump's Many Criminal Charges, Explained

Here's a look at the 78 charges the ex-president is facing.

Starbucks Employees to Strike Nationwide After Pride Decoration Controversy

More than 3,500 workers across 150 Starbucks locations will take part in the strike.

Pete Buttigieg defends Biden’s Hurricane Milton response & blasts Trump’s dangerous relief misinformation

The transportation secretary has appeared on television networks to provide truthful information after the spread of unprecedented lies.

Lesbian Artist Faces 8 Years in Russian Prison For Criticizing Putin, Military

Alexandra Skochilenko switched out price tags with anti-war messages in a supermarket protest last year.

Conservatives push harmful lie that Pete Buttigieg is HIV-positive​

This kind of outrageous misinformation and the weaponization of HIV is dangerous and perpetuates stigma, advocates say.

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Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charges, Accused of Lying to Police

The actor has been indicted by a grand jury for filing a false report to Chicago police regarding an alleged hate crime incident in January.

There Have Been 141 Protests & Threats Against Drag Events This Year

Some of the incidents were violent, and the largest number took place in Texas, according to an updated report by GLAAD.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

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Pennsylvania lesbian who lectured about living with AIDS arrested on fraud charges

A Pennsylvania lesbian who toured the country with her tragic story of being raped as a child and contracting AIDS has been arrested on fraud charges.

Putin Signs Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law

The law extends the current ban to prohibit sharing LGBTQ-related information with adults as well.

WATCH: Vine's Biggest Star Says HIV Is A Gay Thing

The 16-year-old is the most followed person on Vine and dropped an antigay slur while spreading misinformation about HIV.

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Rachel Maddow criticizes MSNBC's coverage of Donald Trump's Super Tuesday speech

The respected anchor has often expressed her reservations about airing the former president’s remarks without a filter because they are typically filled with lies.

Right-winger Candace Owens promotes 'terrifying' theory that France's first lady is trans

Brigitte Macron is not transgender, but if she were, Owens would obviously not be OK with it.