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Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine

Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.

The Queer History of Rick Perry, Trump's Energy Secretary Choice

Rick Perry may not have the best qualifications to lead the Department of Energy, but he brings tons of anti-LGBT cred.

Biden on DADT Repeal Anniversary: 'A Tremendous Weight Was Lifted'

The repeal, which took effect 10 years ago today, "helped move our nation closer to its foundational promise of equality, dignity, and opportunity for all," Biden said.

Anti-LGBTQ Bias Pervasive at Justice Department, Employees Say

DOJ Pride, representing LGBTQ employees at the department, cited many complaints in a letter to Attorney General William Barr.

Trump's 14 Most Egregiously Homophobic and Transphobic Moves

Only a year after being elected, the tyrant-in-chief has bulldozed over LGBT rights.

First Out Gay Man Confirmed by Senate Isn't Done Speaking Out

Political trailblazer Bruce Lehman ponders how much LGBTQ rights have progressed since the Clinton era. 

Trans Man EJ Boykin Shot to Death in Virginia

Police say they do not believe the shooting was a hate crime and that it may have resulted from a domestic dispute.

Gender-Fluid Energy Dept. Official Sam Brinton Out After Theft Charges

Brinton has been charged in two cases that involved stealing luggage from airports.

Will Trump Dismantle Women's Programs Hillary Clinton Set Up?

Officials in the State Department are reportedly "freaked out" by a request from the incoming administration.

Trump appoints gay tech executive who previously supported Pete Buttigieg to State Department role

The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Federal Judge in Texas Rules Title VII Bans Anti-LGBT Discrimination

The ruling doesn't change the law immediately but stands to influence future decisions.

Why Every City Needs an LGBT Job Fair

Finding and keeping work remains perilous for many LGBT people. But an event in one of the nation's biggest cities is helping queer folks find employment and climb the ladder.

Conservative Senator Says Pride Parades Too Political for Troop Participation

Conservative Republican senator James Inhofe is among those objecting to the decision to allow military members to wear their uniforms in San Diego's LGBT pride parade.

Pete Buttigieg Lays Into Homophobic Ron DeSantis Campaign Ad: Video

Buttigieg didn't hold back from attacking the problematic ad.

Gay Indigenous Lawmaker Joins Biden's Transportation Department

Arlando Teller will be deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs in the department led by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Donald Trump's daughter-in-law becomes cochair of the Republican National Committee

Lara Trump has often touted her father-in-law as a supporter of LGBTQ+ equality — which he's not.

Trump's DOE Pick Has History of Transphobic, Racist, and Misogynist Tweets

Also, William C. Bradford is Islamaphobic and does not believe in climate change. 

Trans Woman Diamond Kyree Sanders Killed in Robbery in Cincinnati

Police are calling her death a "crime of greed" rather than one of bias, but the investigation is continuing.

Psychiatrists' Group Names First Out Gay Leader

Saul Levin has been named to the APA's top post.

Buttigieg to Reveal Consulting Firm Clients After McKinsey Lifts NDA

The out presidential candidate worked for the powerful firm before he was elected mayor of South Bend, Ind.

Straight White Guy Cabinet Update: Interior Nom Called Clinton 'Antichrist'

Trump's pick for secretary of the Interior, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, once implied that people choose their sexual orientation -- and he said Hillary Clinton was the Antichrist, but later backtracked.