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Ron DeSantis vetoes millions in arts funding to shut down Florida's fringe festivals

The anti-LGBTQ+ governor blamed "sexual" fringe festivals across the state for making it impossible to allow any grants to reach organizations. Advocates have cried foul.

George W. Bush Calls Out Republicans Trying to End HIV Program PEPFAR

The former president urged Congress to continue funding PEPFAR, a program that was created under his presidency that’s saved more than 25 million lives.

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.

'Clean Up Your House,' Democrats Tell GOP Leadership After Santos Saga

Now that the lying congressman from New York is seated, there's not much that can be done to get him to go if he refuses -- aside from an act of Congress.

Tennessee Worse Than Texas? Rep. Gloria Johnson on Her State’s Spiral

Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.

Gay Rep. Mark Pocan on Anti-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leadership

Rep. Mark Pocan compares the GOP leadership transition to musical chairs, while questioning Speaker Mike Johnson's dedication to serving everyone.

Hypocrite Matt Gaetz Is Trying to Oust Speaker McCarthy for Working with Dems

The unprecedented move by the Florida congressman escalates internal GOP warfare, putting Speaker McCarthy’s leadership under siege amid budgetary negotiations.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Mad That Fellow Republicans Might Expel Her Friend George Santos

The Georgia Republican anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaker expressed frustration over GOP leadership’s handling of the gay embattled New York congressman, contrasting it with stalled impeachment efforts.

Fox's Juan Williams Amazed By GOP's Leadership Speaker

Entertain yourself by watching Fox's Juan Williams call out the GOP for playing host to Phil Robertson.

Historic Failure: GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy Loses 1st Speaker Vote

A vote for the next Speaker of the House hasn't failed the first round in a century.

This Congressman Says GOP Is Too Gay-Friendly

New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett is challenging his party's leadership over fundraising for gay candidates.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Ousted From House Freedom Caucus

The far-right faction in the House of Representatives kicked out the firebrand Georgia congresswoman after she argued with Rep. Lauren Boebert.

View to Washington: Inclusive Republicans

A crop of inclusive Republicans like N.Y. assemblywoman Dierdre Scozzafava are challenging formerly predictable trends about which party presents pro-LGBT candidates.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

House Dems Strike Back Against Anti-LGBT GOP

The staff of House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer relied on the Force to produce this video showing how the Republican leadership stopped a Democratic amendment to protect LGBT workers. 

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West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Compares LGBTQ People to KKK, Terrorists

Democrats in West Virginia have called for Eric Porterfield's resignation after his anti-LGBTQ remarks, including saying 'fa--ot' in committee. 

Let's Sue the GOP

This equality advocate is furious with Republican obstruction over the Supreme Court justice nominee — and he's proposing a novel idea to deal with it.

McCarthy Wary of Defiant George Santos's Committee Assignments

The New York Republican, who says he's not resigning, may find himself without any significant committee assignments.