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Pete Buttigieg explains Donald Trump and JD Vance's racist, false pet-eating claims

The gay former mayor of South Bend and former presidential candidate has the Trump-Vance ticket figured out.

Lesbian Feminist Who Helped Coin 'Identity Politics' Backs Sanders

Barbara Smith has been a pioneering Black activist for decades.

Oklahoma official Ryan Walters institutes Christian indoctrination in public schools

He has mandated that all fifth- through 12th-grade students must study the Bible.

The Running Mate

When Barack Obama tapped Delaware senator Joseph Biden to be his vice president, he made a good move for gay rights.

Far-Right Leaders Gloat About Trans Ban, Take Credit for It

Donald Trump is pandering to the religious right, and its leaders are over the moon.

White House responds to weird Republican outrage over Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter

Donald Trump and other Republican politicians and pundits don't seem to quite understand how a calendar works.

Winning the marriage debate

Debate over the so-called Marriage Protection Amendment may have been political pandering of the worst kind, but it also got Americans talking about the need to treat gay and lesbian people fairly.

Brigadier Bone Spurs Has One Hell of a Nerve

This trans vet has a message for the alleged draft dodger.

Drag Race's Jaida Essence Hall: 'Turn Fear Into Fire' for Change

The season 12 contestant discusses the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and how fans can respond in a time of crisis.

The Rainbow Wave Could Wash Over Red States

LGBTQ candidates are not just running for Congress and governorships -- they could remake legislatures in some of the most conservative states.

George Michael: Is it time the English were more afraid of God?

Should England fear the Bible brigade?

Oklahoma politician roasts Ryan Walters for Nex Benedict’s death to transphobic superintendent’s face

Sean Cummings said that the superintendent of public instruction and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok are to blame for creating an environment in the state rife for bullying.

Meet Russia's Female-Fronted Protest Rock Sensation

The Russian punk rock band Louna and its sexy, butchy lead singer Lou Gevorkian talk about gay life in Russia, their beef with Madonna, and the masks we all wear.

Randy Rainbow Skewers Trump's Anemic Pandemic Plan to 'Fiddler' Tune

To the tune of Fiddler on the Roof's "Tradition," Rainbow calls out Donald Trump's attempts to distract from his failure to protect Americans during the outbreak.  

Trans U.S. Rep-elect Sarah McBride on Mike Johnson’s Capitol bigotry: 'Not here to fight about bathrooms'

“I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson even if I disagree with them,” she said.

HRC Head Says 'No Wrongdoing' in Cuomo Matter; Board Chairs Dispute

HRC President Alphonso David says he's been asked to resign over his work for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo but will not.

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RuPaul Condemns Anti-Drag Bills, Says Queens Are Queer World's Marines

On Instagram, the drag star encouraged followers to register to vote and fight back.

Seth Meyers: Trump Somehow Made 'Hamilton' Even More Popular

Donald Trump's tweet storm over Mike Pence's treatment at a performance has raised the show's profile even more -- and provided a distraction from certain issues.

The Big Election of 2017: We Need to Stand With Danica Roem

The LGBT community can turn around this horrible year by helping elect the first openly trans person to a state legislature.

Paul Ryan Was Against DADT Repeal; Now He's For It

The Republican candidate for vice president actually cast a vote on "don't ask, don't tell" repeal while in Congress. But now he's sort of changed his mind.