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Watch This Texas Democrat Leave Republicans Speechless When He Uses The Bible Against Them

“I guess what I’m trying to figure out is why is having a rainbow in a classroom is indoctrination and not having the Ten Commandments in a classroom,” Texas state Rep. James Talarico argued in a now viral video.

Louisiana classrooms are now required by law to display the Ten Commandments

The legislation specifies the exact language that must be printed on the classroom displays and outlines that the text of the Ten Commandments must be the central focus of the poster or framed document.

Ala. 'Ten Commandments' Judge: Marriage Equality Will Destroy Constitution

Roy Moore, who once gained fame but lost his judicial position over a Ten Commandments monument, wants to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage -- an idea that's gone nowhere before.

Louisiana's Extreme 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Dies in Committee

The bill would have prohibited discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-8 and would have barred teachers from revealing their identity to students.

Homophobe Who Sued Congressmembers Over Their Pride Flags Loses Case

Chris Sevier sued four members of Congress for displaying the flag, making the bizarre claim that it was a religious symbol.

Out Ala. Lawmaker: 'Be Careful When You Cast That Stone'

Alabama representative Patricia Todd wants to remind her colleagues who oppose marriage equality on religious grounds that those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Speaker Mike Johnson Once Tried to Stop a Queer Woman From Adopting Her Wife's Child

Johnson worked on several cases opposing LGBTQ+ rights while he was a private attorney.

Roy Moore Denies He's a Pedophile, Again Trashes Trans People

"There is no right to believe you're a person of the opposite sex," the anti-LGBT Alabama Republican said Monday night.

The Real Housewives of Gilead

Meet the women who want to bring us back to the Dark Ages -- or to a future envisioned by Margaret Atwood.

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A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas

There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.

God vs. the Constitution

After the highest court declared the constitutional right of same-sex couples to be married, some dogmatic judges opted for another authority, one outside the law.

Impeachment of Texas's Anti-LGBTQ+ Attorney General Appears Imminent

Investigators say Ken Paxton may have done favors for a campaign donor and punished employees who objected.

Mike Johnson Said He Wanted to Revisit Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Gay Sex

He's voiced support of SCOUTS also reviewing decisions on marriage equality and contraception use.

What's the Use in Disrupting Trump?

Protesters incensed by Trump's incendiary rhetoric -- and frustrated by the media's passive response to it -- are increasingly risking their safety. Is it hurting or helping the Donald's campaign?

Mormons on a mission

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the most powerful forces working to defeat gay equality. And openly gay and lesbian Mormons are the most powerful force working to change their church

Antigay Watch List: Winners and Losers

When it comes to this list of homophobic candidates, voters passed on electing a few of the most wacky. But the familiar faces of many villains return.