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Gay Republican Rep. George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to 13 Criminal Charges

He surrendered to police Wednesday morning.

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George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

QAnon Congresswoman: Ban Pride, 'Hate America Flags' at Embassies

Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for espousing bizarre conspiracy theories, says U.S. embassies should display the American flag only.

George Santos Really Wants You to Meet His Husband

He name-dropped his husband in solemn tribute to late Sen. Feinstein, inciting a blend of humor and confusion across social media.

Jeff Sessions Is Trump's Punching Bag. Sessions Deserves the Abuse

The attorney general is feeling his boss's ire, but he deserves the wrath of LGBTQ people and many others.

George Santos pleads guilty in federal court to identity theft and fraud

The plea deal means Santos will avoid a high-profile trial that was expected to drag for weeks.

Nancy Pelosi: William Barr Has Committed a Crime By Lying to Congress

"Nobody is above the law. Not the president of the United States, and not the attorney general," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. 

After Coup Attempt, LGBTQ+ Politicians, Orgs. Call for Trump's Removal

"We must ensure that this is Donald Trump's last opportunity to do harm," Rep. Mondaire Jones said.

Katie Hill Sues Ex-Husband, Media Outlets That Published Nude Photos

The bisexual former congresswoman alleged horrific abuse by her ex-husband.

California Rep. Robert Garcia Forces Vote to Oust Rep. George Santos From Congress

The gay Democrat is holding the gay Republican accountable for his actions.

Transphobic Voices Elevated in Media Coverage of Equality Act

Several media outlets failed to include any LGBTQ+ voices, while some quoted transphobic rhetoric without context, a GLAAD analysis finds.

House GOP Leadership Silent on Rep.-Elect George Santos's Lies

Federal and local prosecutors are investigating fabrications by the gay Republican congressman-elect over his finances.

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Introduce Resolution Censuring Rep. George Santos

Censure doesn’t remove a member of Congress from office, but it stays on the member’s permanent record.

Tulsi Gabbard Apologizes: Past Views on LGBTQ Issues 'Were Wrong'

"I said and believed things that were wrong, and worse, they were very hurtful to people in the LGBTQ community," the presidential hopeful said. 

Anti-LGBTQ+ Politician Tulsi Gabbard Is Leaving Democratic Party

While seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in the last election cycle, Gabbard apologized for past anti-LGBTQ+ statements, but she's continued to work against equality.

Vicente Fox: The Wall Is a Racist Monument

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox says his country will have no part in building a "racist monument" for an "illegitimate president."

Lying Rep.-elect Santos Arrives on Capitol Hill, Tries To Avoid Media

The elected out Republican from New York ran away from reporters asking questions.

Richard Grenell Is Still Spreading Lies About the Election

The highest-ranking out official in the Trump administration cast doubt on the election's legitimacy even after a mob stormed the Capitol.

Biden Delivers Energetic, Economy-Focused State of the Union Address

He did get in a pitch for the Equality Act, though, and shout-outs to transgender youth and marriage equality.