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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.

Ariz. Republicans Target Cindy McCain for Biden, LGBTQ+ Rights Support

The Maricopa County Republicans will vote on censuring John McCain's widow later this month.

Watch Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint Call Out Homophobe Marjorie Taylor Greene on House Floor

Balint cites Greene's numerous anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, racist, and otherwise bigoted comments as well as her promotion of conspiracy theories in her censure resolution.

Report: Kyrsten Sinema Is Being Backed By Major GOP Donors

The report found that the Democratic senator has received funds from known GOP donors and Republican organizations.

Will This Leading GOP Homophobe Finally Resign?

The Republican National Committee has again called for Agema's resignation, this time citing not a homophobic Web post but a racist one.

GOP Legislator Guilty of Soliciting Bathroom Sex

After a short deliberation Friday, Florida state representative Bob Allen was found guilty of soliciting oral sex in a public bathroom.

Montana Is Sliding Into Fascism. Here's How We're Stopping It

Montana's rugged individualism allowed it to wage war against women and LGBTQ+ people. Community is the antidote.

No Censure for California Councilman's Antigay Email

The Newport Beach City Council won't censure Scott Peotter but has formally disassociated itself from his views.

North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis for Marriage Equality Support

Delegates to the state Republican convention also objected to his vote for a gun control bill.

Florida's Republican Party sacks Christian Ziegler after rape allegations

The former state GOP leader loses his $120,000 salary and could face jail time.

'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

Idaho Gov. to Court: Reverse 'Bad Law' of Marriage Equality

A unanimous decision from a federal appeals court bringing marriage equality to Idaho 'appears to be judicial policymaking masquerading as law,' according to the governor.

Senator Kyrsten Sinema Is No Longer a Democrat

The bisexual Arizonan formally abandons the political party aligned with her community.

Montana Governor's Nonbinary Son Lobbies Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

“I have a voice and I can be heard,” says David Gianforte, son of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.

Anatomy of a Right-Wing Lie: No Threat to Wedding Chapel

The fear that the owners of an Idaho wedding chapel would be forced to host same-sex weddings is much ado about nothing.

The U.N. Is About to Appoint This Antigay Ugandan President

On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly is set to elect Uganda's foreign minister as president. LGBT advocates say that spells bad news for the international body.

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Derek Jarman's Alternative to The New Gay Credo

In life, the gay filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman was a polarizing figure. In death, he represents an alternative to the new gay credo of marriage, mortgage, and monogamy.