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Pride
Witness the Chaos and Glamour of Southern Decadence (Photos)

Launched by a motley crew of outcasts in 1972, this celebration has survived Hell and high water to continue breaking all the rules of decorum and good taste.

September 07 2016 1:52 PM
Tony Perkins and Donald Trump
Politics
Donald Trump Makes Flood Relief Donation to Tony Perkins's Church

The Republican presidential nominee donated $100,000 to the church where the hate-group leader is interim pastor.

August 21 2016 8:29 PM
All Star Game
Sports
Sorry, Charlotte: New Orleans Snags 2017 All-Star Game

North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law known as House Bill 2 made the state an unfriendly place to hold the annual NBA All-Star Game, the league said previously. 

August 19 2016 3:06 PM
AP PHOTO
Crime
Calm Defiance: Who Is the Woman Seen Standing Up to Police?

Ieshia Evans, 35, is a nurse practitioner and a mom to a 5-year-old boy, who posted on Facebook upon her release from jail: "This is the work of God."

July 11 2016 6:35 PM
Black Lives Matter's DeRay Mckesson Released from Jail
Politics
Black Lives Matter's DeRay Mckesson Released from Jail

Baton Rouge police jailed the out Black Lives Matter activist after protesting the death of Alton Sterling.

July 10 2016 5:32 PM
The Daily Show - The Fatal Shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
television
Why Is the Video Never Enough? Asks Trevor Noah Regarding Police Shootings

When will America admit police brutality is a problem? 

July 08 2016 6:58 PM
Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
Crime
With Two Black Men Killed by Police, LGBTs Declare Common Cause

Outrage over a Black Lives Matter protest halting a Toronto Pride parade came just days before the shootings have left the nation shocked again.

July 07 2016 2:26 PM
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