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The Right-Wing Is Weaponizing Gender Panic

Around the globe, conservative forces are using the "gender ideology" movement to score all kinds of victories.

Polish President Who Weaponized Homophobia Reelected

Andrzej Duda has called the LGBTQ+ rights movement "more destructive" than Soviet-era communism.

The Secret Weapon Against Anti-LGBT Legislation

There will be more homophobic, transphobic bills unless we seize power ourselves, writes Charlotte councilwoman LaWana Mayfield.

Mykki Blanco's Words Are a Weapon Against Stigma

The HIV-positive rapper is proud to loudly fight the fearmongering.

Hillary's Secret Weapon Isn't Sanders or Warren: It's Cher

The diva is hosting a fundraiser for the Democratic nominee next week, but until then you can be confident that her tweetstorm against Donald Trump will continue to rage.

The Secret Weapon Against the South's Assault on LGBT Rights

A scrappy young organization called the Campaign for Southern Equality is beating back the intolerance spewing from the nation's most conservative region.

Gay People Do Not Have License to Weaponize Homophobic Slurs

Antigay names sting even when it's LGBTQ+ people using them.

The Atlantic's Jonathan Rauch Tried to Weaponize 'LGBTQ.' He Failed

An acronym is not why much of the world hates us.

Mike Pence Is Covertly Weaponizing Language Against LGBTQ People

These attacks are part of a coordinated approach by the administration to strip LGBTQ people and women of their rights, writes Tarah Demant of Amnesty International.

Emma Gonzalez on Pulse, Arming Teachers and an Assault Weapons Ban

After stunning the world at the March for Our Lives rally, the out survivor talks next steps.

We Have a Not-So-Secret Weapon Against Trump: Hillary

Clinton's experience and enduring influence could make her a powerful thorn in the side for Trump.

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.

Man Headed to L.A. Pride Charged for Having Assault Weapon, Explosives

James Wesley Howell was found inside his car with a black hoodie, a taser, handcuffs, a buck knife, a security badge, and rifles with extra ammunition. 

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Man Who Called Club Q Suspect 'A Hero' Charged With Weapons Possession

River Smith of Minnesota allegedly bought three hand grenades and parts to make convert an AR-15 rifle into an illegal machine gun, authorities say. 

Jim Obergefell, Marriage Equality Hero: Religion Is Being Weaponized

The man who helped legalize same-sex marriage in the U.S. reflects on the Supreme Court siding with a baker who denied a cake to a gay couple.

How Rosé 'Weaponized' a Musical Theater BFA to Reach Drag Race's Top 4

The RuPaul's Drag Race star discusses the season 13 finale, the future of drag, and dealing with the fans and critics.