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How the FBI Investigated Suspected Lesbians in Nuclear Weapons Project

Robert Oppenheimer's story isn't the only one to come out about workers at the Manhattan Project.

GSAs Teach 'Fisting, Rimming' to Kids, Says Opponent

One man cites exposure to 'fisting, rimming, oral sex, and anal sex' as the reason why a high school's LGBT-friendly club should be no more.

Study: More Than Half of Americans on Prescription Meds

For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.

WATCH: Cokie Roberts Schools Antigay 'Christians'

On ABC's This Week, veteran journalist Roberts pushed back against the likes of Franklin Graham and Ralph Reed when they opposed adoption by same-sex couples and the 'sin' of homosexuality.

A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords

The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.

GSA Can Stay, Says Rural Tenn. School System

While the Franklin County School Board may revise its policy on school clubs, the top administrator says it wouldn't retroactively affect the GSA.

Our Love Is Rebellion Against Racism, Homophobia and Guns

Terrence Franklin got engaged the day of the Parkland massacre. To him and his partner, it made perfect sense.

Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

Yella Clark was serving a life sentence — which they had recently appealed — at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola.

Queer Women Who Paved the Way: Playwright Lorraine Hansberry

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we look at A Raisin in the Sun author Lorraine Hansberry.  

Spirit Award Nominees Announced

A special Spirit Award will be given to the ensemble cast of out director Todd Haynes's I'm Not There, a biopic of legendary musician Bob Dylan.

Street Harassment Leads to Death for NYC Woman

She didn't want him to touch her, so he shot her? 

Inaugural Prayers Offer Sectarian Messages, Irony

Some clergy members asserted Christian supremacy, while others praised humility at the inauguration of a man known for ego.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Praises Joe Biden in Viral Campaign Ad

The Georgia firebrand thought she was saying critical things but ended up just sounding like a Democratic super fan.

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All the Biggest 'Traditional Marriage' Warriors Are Sticking by Donald Trump

The Republican presidential candidate is losing support from some corners -- but not from the evangelicals who most loudly have promoted "family values."

Gun Violence Generates Panic Across America on Independence Day

There were more than a dozen mass shootings across the United States over the July 4 holiday weekend.

How Much Further to the Right Can Ted Cruz Go?

The ultraconservative presidential candidate's campaign team sought more converts to his cause at a far-right conference called the Awakening.

Families and Doctors Sue Over Trans Health Care Ban in Alabama

A new law would deprive trans youth of lifesaving care -- and it's unconstitutional, two lawsuits say.