Vivek Ramaswamy quits GOP race. Here's how transphobic he was on the campaign trail
As Ramaswamy exits the race, a look back at his transphobic rhetoric.
January 16, 2024
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Republican debate again marked by anti-trans tropes, as DeSantis claims Disney is 'transing' kids
The debate, unlike previous ones, was limited to Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, but the rhetoric was more of the same.
January 11, 2024
Who Will Be at the Third Republican Presidential Debate?
Five Republican contenders for the party's nomination for president will take to the stage Wednesday night. All of them have lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records. Let's see what homophobic or transphobic comments are said tonight.
November 8, 2023
The GOP Debate Participants: A Look at Their Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
They are likely to trot out a parade of homophobia and transphobia.
August 23, 2023
Transphobic Republican Debate Condemned as 'Failure of Leadership and of Journalism' by GLAAD
The LGBTQ+ group is denouncing the misinformation spread by most of the candidates and one moderator.
December 9, 2023
Transphobia Runs Amok at Second Republican Presidential Debate
Calls for national bans on gender-affirming care plus an assertion that trans people are mentally ill marked the event.
September 28, 2023
Mo. Gov.: Antigay Proposal 'Highjacked' Ethics Debate
Gov. Jay Nixon is not pleased that lawmakers in his state spent an entire week debating a constitutional amendment that would protect individuals and businesses that oppose marriage equality.
March 14, 2016
Fourth Republican Debate Serves Up Most Transphobia So Far
There were false assertions about gender-affirming care, a dig at Dylan Mulvaney, and one candidate calling trans identity a disorder.
December 7, 2023
WATCH: 4 Things We Learned from the GOP Debate
Spoiler alert: If elected, Republicans would repeal everything.
November 11, 2015
New Project 2025 ad highlights sinister nature of Republican plan ahead of historic presidential debate
The LGBTQ+ group GLAAD is not holding back as it attacks the plan to dismantle civil rights for Americans.
September 10, 2024
The Right-Wing Plot to Overturn Marriage Equality
As the Republicans debate tonight, remember that not all of them consider marriage equality settled.
October 28, 2015
Interview with Steve Snyder Hill, Author of Soldier of Change
Three years ago, he was booed at a Republican debate. Now he has a new book about the experience.
November 11, 2014
Marco Rubio Says He Isn't a 'Hater,' But Check His Record
The Republican presidential candidate got the night's only question on LGBT issues during the ABC News debate.
February 7, 2016
Soldier Who Was Booed During GOP Debate Calls for Marriage Equality in Military
A solider who fought in Iraq was famously booed during a Republican debate and has since been an advocate for LGBT equality.
January 24, 2013
WATCH Fred Karger Debate NOMs Maggie Gallagher
Gay Republican presidential candidate Fred Karger debated the National Organization for Marriage's Maggie Gallagher on MSNBC.
March 30, 2012
DEBATE: Touting Conservative Cred on Economy, Not Social Issues
Tonight's early-evening Republican debate focused on the economy, with only the occasional dog whistle on LGBT issues.
October 28, 2015
Republicans Vilify Clinton, Obama, Supreme Court
The mainstage Republican debate tonight featured fewer fireworks than last month's event but touched on familiar themes.
September 17, 2015
Rosie O'Donnell Responds to Donald Trump's Debate Insult
After Donald Trump insulted Rosie O'Donnell during last night's Republican debate, the out actress and commentator took to Twitter.
August 7, 2015
WATCH: Trump-less GOP Forum Serves as Debate Preview
Rachel Maddow breaks down the Voters First Forum event, seen as a peaceful precursor to the much-anticipated Republican presidential debate.
August 4, 2015