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North Carolina Republican says trans people should ‘find a corner outside somewhere’ to go to the bathroom

It's only the latest anti-LGBTQ+ statements from North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who has called LGBTQ+ people "filth" and "maggots."

Neither Democrats Nor Republicans Pleased With Virginia's GOP Lt. Gov. Nominee

The Republican Party in Virginia nominated right-wing bishop E.W. Jackson to run for lieutenant governor, sparking negative comments about Jackson's extremism from across the political spectrum.

Straight People Are 'Superior,' Says N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

In a sermon, the expected Republican gubernatorial candidate also compared LGBTQ+ people to "maggots" and "flies."

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. faces backlash over anti-transgender remarks ahead of primaries

Republican Mark Robinson’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues stirs national debate and concerns among advocates following the tragic death of Nex Benedict.

N.C. Lt. Gov. Calls LGBTQ+ People 'Filth,' White House Responds

There are widespread calls for Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's resignation.

WATCH: Va. Pol Says 'God Is Not Pleased' with DADT Repeal

Right Wing Watch uncovers additional evidence of E.W. Jackson's homophobia.

Craig keeps mum on return to Washington

Sen. Larry Craig has been sending press releases from Idaho commenting on U.S. Senate matters, but his spokesman said Thursday that he may never return to Washington as a lawmaker.

Virginia's Lt. Gov. Nominee Says Gays Are 'Ikky'

E.W. Jackson's Twitter account confirms the Lt. Gov. hopeful's long legacy of antigay, Islamophobic extremism.

10 States That Passed the Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in 2023

2023 was a record year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the state level. Here's a look at the worst of many heinous bills.

Nice Speech, But What Are You Going to Do?

Utah's lieutenant governor made a speech that went viral, but will he take his pro-LGBT message to his anti-LGBT boss?

Republican Urges Americans to Revisit Hitler and Stalin at Moms for Liberty Event

The sitting North Carolina lieutenant governor seems to think that what they wrote and said has been taken out of context.

LISTEN: Ted Cruz's Latest Anti-LGBT Tirade

The Republican presidential hopeful bemoaned nationwide marriage equality as 'one of the greatest threats to democracy' and blasted open trans military service as 'some left-wing social experiment.'

Phobie Awards: The 13 Worst People of the Year

Friday the 13th is upon us, in 2013. Let's review the year's 13 biggest homophobes with The Advocate's annual Phobie Awards.

North Carolina's Virulently Anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov. Runs for Governor

Republican Mark Robinson has called LGBTQ+ people "filth," "maggots," and "flies."

Donald Trump endorses Mark Robinson, who said gays are ‘filth’ and ‘maggots,’ for N.C. governor

The former president said Sunday that the virulently anti-LGBTQ+ candidate is "Martin Luther King on steroids” and "better than Martin Luther King."

Politician Dumps GOP Over Marriage Discrimination

A Michigan lawmaker announced that he will leave the Republican Party because of its discriminatory stance on marriage equality as well as what he called 'taxpayer abuse.'

Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls

Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.

Fox's Megyn Kelly Challenges Texas Lt. Gov. Over Transphobic Statements

The Fox News host took the Lt. Gov. to task over disparaging comments he made about the Obama administration's new guidelines that assure transgender students are protected under Title IX.