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Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’

The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.

Biden Calls Political Attacks on Trans Youth 'Close to Sinful'

The president discussed his support for trans rights and marriage equality with Kal Penn on The Daily Show.

WATCH: Was Attack on Gay GOP Volunteer Politically Motivated?

A gay volunteer working against a gay candidate says that was the reason he was assaulted, but media reports appear somewhat skeptical.

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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Safe House for LGBT World Cup Fans Is Shuttered in Russia

The organizer of Diversity House called the eviction a "political attack" that demonstrated Russia's issues with human rights.

HRC Deletes Tweet Praising Chicago's Lesbian Mayor as Criticism Mounts

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being attacked from across the political spectrum for her handing of policing during protests.

New Study Shows Upward Trend in Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Youth

"The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated," said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project.

FBI, Police Debunk Antigay Conspiracy Theory About Paul Pelosi Attack

Conservative influencers have peddled a conspiracy theory that Paul Pelosi and his attacker, David DePape, were gay lovers.

WATCH: Nancy Grace Attempts to Rewrite Gay History

The CNN host claimed that Anita Bryant was a 'sweet lady.'

Nancy Pelosi Won't Run for Leadership Post, Marking the End of an Era

Pelosi, a vocal LGBTQ+ rights advocate, is a towering figure in American politics with a history-making legacy of shattering glass ceilings.

Biden Admin Slams Republicans for Targeting, Attacking LGBTQ+ Students

President Joe Biden called Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bills "hateful" and assured LGBTQ+ Americans that "you are loved and accepted just as you are."

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Vigorously Denies She Is Gay

The governor had attacked the "agenda" and "values" of an LGBT nonprofit before she became the subject of the story.

Gay Trump Supporter Attacks Protester at N.C. Rally

Wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap and a "Gays for Trump" shirt, he attempted to eject the objector from a campaign event.

A Watershed Moment for Equality

The defeat of North Carolina's Pat McCrory proves that progress has not completely ground to a halt, writes HRC's Chad Griffin.

Melania Trump Is the Latest Victim of Homophobia in Politics

The New York Post’s publishing of nude photos of Melania Trump taps into a homophobic history.

WATCH: This Is What Antigay Politicans Will Face One Day

It's never been done before, so The Advocate demonstrates what a negative campaign commercial might look like against an anti-LGBT candidate.

Gay Couple Hires Lawyer After Republicans Use Their Wedding Pic in Attack Ad

An Air Force veteran and his husband claim they were exploited for politcal purposes after the Tennessee Republican Party used their wedding photo to attack a Democratic opponent. 

WATCH: Mary Cheney Called a 'Lesbian Bigot'

In Liz Cheney's quest for the Senate, Mary Cheney's family further becomes a political football.

The Editor of Outsports Turns on Our Community

Cyd Zeigler announces his support for the odious Ron DeSantis, who targets the most vulnerable to advance his political ambitions.