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Angry donors convert outrage over Nex Benedict’s death into action giving to pro-LGBTQ+ candidates

A progressive fundraising platform that lets donors direct their funds toward political races with the most impact on LGBTQ+ issues has seen a boost after the teen's death in Oklahoma.

Gay U.S. Rep.-elect to Take Oath on Constitution, Superman Comic

The former Long Beach, Calif., mayor and self-described comic book nerd revealed that he'd be sworn in on the Constitution, some personal items, and a Superman comic.

WATCH: Ted Cruz Says 'Justices Violated Their Judicial Oath'

Senator Ted Cruz says he believes the Supreme Court justices who voted in favor of same-sex marriage and national health care "rewrote the Constitution."

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Inauguration 2013: A Ceremony and a Celebration

The first president of the United States to support marriage equality takes the oath for his second term.

Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Cops Plead Guilty to Racist Dildo and Taser Attacks

Attorney General Merrick Garland said the guilty men “shamefully betrayed the oath they swore” to uphold the law.

N.C. Gov. Won't Fight Ruling Striking Down Anti-LGBT Bill

 "As governor, I will uphold my oath of office to respect these court rulings," Gov. Pat McCrory said.

Right-Wing Militia to Protect Kim Davis

Members of the Oath Keepers, a paramilitary group, say they'll try to keep Davis from being arrested again.

Transgender Insurrectionist Found Guilty, Faces 50+ Years in Prison

Jessica Watkins and other Oath Keepers were convicted Tuesday of multiple felonies for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building.

Watch Inauguration — Or Watch These Cher Videos

You can watch Donald Trump take the oath of office (scroll down), or you can watch one of his biggest critics do her thing. 

Madison mayor leads protest against same-sex marriage ban

The mayor and half the city council of Madison, Wis., denounced the state's new ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday by adding a strongly worded statement to their oath of office.

Rachel Maddow: The Extremist Group Proud Boys Sounds ‘Really Gay’

"They both seem like they are referring to gay stuff, whether it is the Proud Boys in terms of gay Pride, or the Oath Keepers' thing if you've read a lot around the politics around gay marriage."

Transgender Jan. 6 Rioter Is Now in a Women's Prison. Did Far-Right Republicans Help?

Jessica Watkins had asked for help from U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, and Jim Jordan.

​Rep. Zoe Lofgren of January 6 Committee on Donald Trump’s Indictment​

Had it not been for the work of Lofgren and the committee, would we ever have seen this day come?

Are Garland and the DOJ Ready for Those Trump Referrals?

Based on their past success of proving sedition and knocking Trump back on his heels, we can expect some history-making legal fireworks in 2023.

 

 

A Doctor's Take on the Health Dept.'s 'Religious Freedom Division'

The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom at HHS brings to mind dark times in medical history, like the Tuskegee experiment.

WATCH: Mo. Police Officer Delivers Hate-Filled Speech, Gets Suspended

He's the same officer who tangled with out CNN anchor Don Lemon last week, and Lemon brought to light the video of the cop's speech.

Tammy Baldwin on Trump's Impeachment and Her Duty as a Senator

We can count on the nation's first out senator to do us proud during Trump's trial. What about her colleagues?

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.