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Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act With Election-Related Statements, Agency Says

The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.

Why We Could Use Sen. Ted Kennedy Now

The author of a new book on the complicated and consequential Kennedy and his life's work on AIDS and marginalized communities, and how he always found a partner on the other side of the aisle.

Roy Moore Accuser Switches Parties, Runs for Florida State House

Deborah Gibson, who said she dated Moore when she was in her teens, is running as a Democrat.

Pete Buttigieg roasts JD Vance and his gay tech bro billionaire

He called out the Trump VP pick’s ever-changing point of view and explained why some Silicon Valley billionaires support Republicans.

Pete Buttigieg Remains a Hot Commodity on the Campaign Trail

But why has the out Transportation secretary become the most requested surrogate leading up to the midterms?

Utah Repub. Admits Nationwide Marriage Equality Is Inevitable

Sen. Orrin Hatch, a conservative Republican from Utah, says anyone who doesn't believe marriage equality will soon be the law of the land 'just isn't living in the real world.'

Republican U.S. Senate candidate: Government should stay out of LGBTQ+ issues

That's the word from Brent Hatch, son of the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, who's running to succeed Mitt Romney.

Senator Wants Big Exemption in Obama's Executive Order

Orrin Hatch says a presidential executive order banning anti-LGBT discrimination should let religiously affiliated employers opt out.

Conservative Sen. Orrin Hatch Makes Call for LGBT Acceptance

The senator, in calling for additional suicide prevention resources, gives a surprisingly pro-LGBT speech to his colleagues.

Orrin Hatch, Who Once Likened Gays to Nazis, Calls for LGBTQ Rights

The Utah senator's farewell speech included a call for the protection of LGBTQ Americans from "invidious discrimination."

Denver Zoo's Male Flamingos Lance Bass & Freddie Mercury Are a Couple

In a Pride Month post, the Denver Zoo announced that Freddie and Lance have been together for five years. 

Pence, Ryan, Hatch: LGBT Rights Records of Trump Successors

If Trump does the world a favor and resigns, life won't magically turn into sunshine and rainbows -- certainly not for LGBT people.

Bald Eagle Trio, Two Males and a Female, Raise Family Together

A nest anchored by a throuple is raising its second round of eggs together.

Explicit Inflatable Wolverine a Hoax

Photos of a supposedly new inflatable toy by comic book and film giant Marvel made the rounds this morning -- an inflatable Wolverine doll complete with a strategically placed inflation tube right on his crotch -- but further digging confirms the toy is a hoax.

TS Madison slams Boosie BadAzz for walking out of 'The Color Purple' over queer romance

Boosie, whose oldest daughter is a lesbian, continues to denigrate LGBTQ+ women's relationships.

Ten GOP Senators Sign Brief Supporting DOMA

The 10, who claim no bigotry toward gays, represent less than a quarter of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate.

Trans Woman Accuses Chicago Police Officer of Sexual Assault

The officer has now retired, but the police department is continuing to investigate.

Reports: No Religious Exemptions in Obama's Exec. Orders

President Obama plans to amend two existing executive orders to outlaw anti-LGBT employment discrimination by federal contractors and protect transgender civilian federal employees.

David Hyde Pierce to Direct David Burtka on Broadway

It Shoulda Been You, a new wedding-themed musical comedy cowritten by Pierce's husband, will open this spring.

Florida School District Bans Book on Gay Penguin Couple

The Lake County School District said it was only following Florida's "don't say gay" law by banning And Tango Makes Three.

Senate Republicans Introduce 'License to Discriminate' Bill

The bill could allow religious individuals, as well as organizations, to discriminate against married same-sex couples if they claim it violates their faith-based beliefs.