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How a Group of Grandparents Is Mobilizing to Push Back Against Moms for Liberty

Grandparents for Truth, a project of progressive advocacy group People for the American Way, is working to fight book bans, right-wing school boards and what it describes as authoritarianism in the nation’s schools.

19 of George Santos's Many, Many, Many Lies and Scandals

The gay New York GOPer has a lot of explaining to do.

Florida Football Coach Uses Slur, Calls Homosexuality 'Disgusting'

Johnnie Saunders said he may quit coaching youth football if he's asked to "abandon the morals and values that we were raised on by our good parents and grandparents."

100-Year-Old Grandmother Slams Florida's Book Bans in Powerful Speech

She only had one minute to speak and she made the most of it.

Gay leaders seek to bridge racial divide

National gay and lesbian groups are responding with marketing campaigns and old-fashioned schmoozing to win over minority gays.

Open Book

Chuck Palahniuk writes stories that fearlessly expose the darkest parts of the human experience. So why is it that when it comes to his sexuality there are still some things he likes to keep hidden?

News Anchor on Russia's RT Network Quits Job in Protest

Liz Wahl, an American anchor on Russia's RT network, resigned yesterday, citing ethical and moral conflicts related to Russia's intervention in Ukraine.

A Letter to the House of Taylor on Ties to Dorchester Properties

Writer and activist James Duke Mason questions the organization over its collaboration with Dorchester Collection properties, connected to the anti-LGBTQ+ Brunei government.

Kennedy Endorses Obama for President, Plans to Campaign for Him

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday as a "man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character" and a worthy heir to his brother, John F. Kennedy, who is still revered among Democrats four decades after his assassination. "I feel change in the air," Kennedy said in prepared remarks salted with scarcely veiled criticism of Obama's chief rival for the nomination, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, as well as her husband, the former president.

Virginia Republicans vote to take control of local library after losing fight to remove LGBTQ+ books

After successfully defending LGBTQ+ titles from conservative bans, the Samuels Public Library in Front Royale now faces a governance overhaul aimed at increasing taxpayer oversight.

Coming Out As...Catholic

To be gay and Catholic, one must believe in miracles.

Open Book

Chuck Palahniuk writes stories that fearlessly expose the darkest parts of the human experience. So why is it that when it comes to his sexuality there are still some things he likes to keep hidden?

New Antigay Children's Book Teaches Kids to Hate LGBT Families

Amber Dee Parker's picture book God Made Dad & Mom encourages kids to pray for the destruction of families with same-sex parents.

Watching Joe Biden made me realize, sadly, that my grandfather was elderly — and human too

"The State of the Union was profound. But in due time, bad days start to outnumber the good," writes John Casey.

It Takes Two Men to Tango

Steve Valentine has always dreamed of making same-sex ballroom dancing more than a novelty. Now, with his gay ballroom dancing program debuting in West Hollywood in January, he may. But for Valentine, ballroom is about more than having fun and feeling sexy. He wants to compete -- and win.

Missouri Democrat defends trans grandchild against GOP secretary of state candidate’s attack

Barbara Phifer draws the line at political attacks by Valentina Gomez on her kids and trans grandchild.

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Buttigieg, Baldwin, Other Out Pols Take the Stage at Dem Convention

The final night of the Democratic National Convention struck a note of LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Andrea Constand's Victim Statement Is a Testament to Resilience

Constand's statement lays bare the price paid by victims of sexual assault and misconduct.