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Politics

Meet the lesbian chief speechwriter who helped craft Jill Biden's voice

Kristin Lynch opens up about her time working with the first lady and her experience in the White House.

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Marriage Equality

That Time There Was a Secret Gay Wedding at the White House

Jon Lovett, former presidential speechwriter and producer of The Newsroom, claims he officiated a secret same-sex marriage on White House grounds.

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Politics

Second White House Staffer Resigns Amid Domestic Abuse Claims

Speechwriter David Sorensen has resigned two days after the departure of Rob Porter.
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40 Under 40

40 Under 40: Jon Lovett Isn't Telling You to Shut Up

The Networkers: The former speechwriter for President Obama turned Hollywood screenwriter says freedom of speech is under attack.

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Arts & Entertainment

Jon Lovett of Pod Save America is a contestant on Survivor’s upcoming 47th season

Out media personality Jon Lovett who was once Obama's speechwriter appeared in a teaser ad for the next season of the Emmy-winning reality competition show.

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World

SarahPAC Gains Fundraising Steam

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film

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Lean Into the Joke in Long Shot

The shlubby guy gets the hot girl trope is a tale as old as time in Hollywood, but Theron and Rogen put a new, smart spin on it. 

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World

Bush Went Soft on Marriage At Least Once

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Transgender

Charlize Theron Supports and Will Protect Her Trans Child

The Oscar winner said she will "protect" her seven-year-old trans child when she was pressed by reporters. 

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News

Ronan Farrow Proposed to Jon Lovett in a Draft of 'Catch and Kill'

He said "sure."
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'Supergirl' Adds Transgender Character to Cast

The CW show is currently looking for an actress to portray "Nia Nal," and all ethnicities are being considered.

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Marriage Equality

Republican Makes Big Donation to Maryland Marriage Campaign

Proposition 8 attorney and former Solicitor General Ted Olson said the "partisan veil" on marriage equality has been removed.

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Arts & Entertainment

How Are You Celebrating Harvey Milk Day?

Eighty-two years ago today, a legend of gay rights and politics was born.
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Politics

Trump Aides Fill News Shows With Tone-Deaf Remarks on Domestic Violence

Kellyanne Conway, for one, touts Trump's "compassion and understanding" for women.

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Politics

Emma Gonzalez Is Protesting Iowa's Steve King. Here's Why

The far-right congressman is pro-NRA and anti-LGBT -- and he has a history of baiting Gonzalez.

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News

Churches, Photographer Sue Over Virginia's LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Law

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (pictured) says he looks forward to defending the law in court.

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Business

Bakery Donates Profits From Trump's Plagiarized Cake to LGBT Group

By request, Buttercream Bakery duplicated Obama's inaugural cake. By choice, it gave the proceeds to the Human Rights Campaign.

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Voices

How the Lavender Scare Created a Gay Work of Art

Secretary of State John Kerry just apologized for the department's 20th-century purge of LGBT employees. Now a new opera brings the lamentable Lavender Scare to life.

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Politics

Rusted Steele

New GOP chairman Michael Steele was supposed to be a breath of fresh air, especially on gay issues. Instead, he's been a disappointment.

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Politics

Bill de Blasio Is Running for President — Will His LGBTQ Record Help?

The New York City mayor announced his bid for the presidency with "anemic" favorability numbers as mayor. But could his progressive values help on the national stage? 

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Voices

Op-ed: The Gay Truth About Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan failed to successfully combat the AIDS crisis, but does that make him antigay?