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Kentucky GOP: Conversion Therapy Good, Gender-Affirming Care Bad

Instead of banning the dangerous practice of conversion therapy which has been proven to harm LGBTQ+ people, Kentucky Republicans targeted transgender people’s access to health care.

Moms for Liberty Scrambles, Removes Leaders Amid Proud Boys Link Controversy

Recent incidents highlight ties with the far-right group as the organization faces electoral setbacks and a damaged public image.

Log Cabin Republicans Names Interim Deputy

Don R. Bramer, who served in the George H.W. Bush administration, has been named interim deputy executive director of the group representing gay Republicans.

New Ky. Gov. to Let Kim Davis Win on Marriage Licenses

Kentucky Governor-elect Matt Bevin is poised to change all marriage licenses in Kentucky, so antigay clerks like Kim Davis don't have to sign same-sex marriage licenses. 

Rand Paul Gets Senate Challenger in Gay Mayor's Historic Campaign

Kentucky's Republican senator has some competition this fall in an out mayor from Lexington.

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Kentucky Democrat Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills

Meanwhile, the state's Republican governor and House speaker condemn "license to discriminate" legislation and "bathroom bills" like those pushed by Rep. Rick Nelson.

Kentucky Republican Candidate: ‘Will Not Have Transgenders' in School if Elected

GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft is a former UN ambassador.

Kentucky Senator Whose Trans Son Recently Died Blasts New Anti-Drag Bill

Through her grief, the state lawmaker drove home the point that trans lives matter and should not be legislated out of existence.

Kim Davis Switches Parties, Now a Republican

The Kentucky clerk says the Democratic Party left her a long time ago, so she's doing the same.

No, Rand Paul Isn't a 'Different Kind of Republican'

The Kentucky senator says he is a 'different kind of Republican' -- but his past statements on LGBT equality indicate more of the same.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has sunk so low even Fox News can't stand her anymore

Fox News recently published a scathing opinion piece slamming Greene's “bombastic self-serving showmanship and drama queen energy.”

Ensuring Every LGBT American Is Safe From Discrimination

Former GOP activist Jimmy LaSalvia was ecstatic when his Kentucky city enacted LGBT protections. Now he wants movement on a federal law.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Republican Lawmakers Blame 'Both Sides' for Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence

On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers acted shocked that months of the GOP's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric led to acts of violence against the same community.

Kim Davis Looms Large in Kentucky Gov.'s Race

Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin (pictured above, left) loves Kim Davis, hates Medicaid expansion and is against abortion.

Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, But Override Possible

"Transgender children deserve public officials' efforts to demonstrate that they are valued members of our community," Gov. Andy Beshear wrote.

Rick Santorum Ends Campaign for President

The former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania's resounding defeat in Iowa was apparently the death knell for his floundering bid for the White House.