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​Gay Dem who represents district of Wisconsin school shooting demands action, not just ‘thoughts and prayers’

Several were killed in the shooting and more are injured, some critically.

Club Q mass shooting survivors sue, claim ‘deliberate inaction’ enabled attack

Survivors of the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs have filed lawsuits against both the bar and the El Paso county sheriff’s office.

John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader

Thune, a senator from South Dakota, has differed with Donald Trump at times but now says he's committed to Trump's agenda.

Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to

The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.

The Apalachee shooter made anti-trans threats. Right-wingers are still lying that he's trans

Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray is not transgender, but conservatives are still lying about his identity to score political points in the wake of four people's murders.

Musical 'From Here,' dealing with Pulse tragedy, to make New York debut

"That moment intersects with the daily drama of the show" about a group of queer friends in Orlando, says playwright Donald Rupe.

LGBTQ+ youth with firearms in their homes are more likely to consider suicide: report

As mass shootings weigh on LGBTQ+ young people, those who have a firearm in their home reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide.

Molly Cook, Texas's first out LGBTQ+ state senator, is ready to make change (exclusive)

The emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer will advocate for both incremental and revolutionary change.

‘Faces of Gun Violence’ exhibit unveiled at inaugural survivors’ summit

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives hosts a powerful new exhibit to memorialize victims and foster dialogue on gun violence prevention.

George Santos' replacement: What you need to know about the New York election today

Tuesday's special election looks to be a close race between Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip.

Laphonza Butler, first Black lesbian senator, honors young people in first Senate speech

"Young people are demonstrating their willingness to be the force, the energy, and the face of change," she said.

Danica Roem Is Letting Her Record Speak for Itself as She Runs for Virginia Senate

Roem, the first out trans person to serve in a state legislature, is vying to be the second out trans state senator.

California Democrats Seek to Factor Support for Gender Identity Into Custody Decisions

The California Senate approved a bill to this effect Wednesday.

Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and Advocate, Joins Human Rights Campaign From Equality Florida

The activist and author will serve as national press secretary for the organization.

Right-Wingers Push Lie That Philly Shooting Suspect Was Trans BLM Supporter

Philadelphia officials say the accused shooter, Kimbrady Carriker, was a cisgender man. And he was more interested in gun rights than Black Lives Matter.

Drag Doesn't Kill People — Guns Do

Tennessee legislators are passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation while loosening gun laws, ignoring the real cause of violence.

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.

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Karine Jean-Pierre Says Biden Is Fully Engaged on Gun Control

The president is using his "bully pulpit" to persuade Congress to act, Jean-Pierre said in the wake of another mass shooting this weekend.

North Carolina's Virulently Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Runs for Governor

Republican Mark Robinson has called LGBTQ+ people "filth," "maggots," and "flies."

Biden Issues New Executive Order on Guns, Grieves With Shooting Victims

The President is continuing his mission to curb gun violence in America.