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'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

Joe Biden has tied the record for most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts

Eleven federal judges who identify as LGBTQ+ have been confirmed to lifetime positions under the Biden administration, tying the record set by the Obama administration.

Gay Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announces surprise resignation

The gay leader was just in Washington, D.C., to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Navy vet opposes Moms for Liberty-backed homeschool advocate for Florida school board seat

Travis Akers, a veteran and social justice advocate, confronts Melody Bolduc’s far-right ties in a battle over educational policies and inclusivity in Duval County schools.

Kamala Harris celebrates Irish prime minister and his husband at St. Patrick’s Day event

The vice president and second gentleman welcomed Leo Varadkar and Matthew Barrett to the Naval Observatory to celebrate the friendship between Ireland and the United States.

Republican Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno’s LGBTQ+ hypocrisy exposed

The GOP hopeful is trying to explain why an account on an adult website that was allegedly linked to him sought men for sex.

Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy

Minors in Nebraska will be able to access gender-affirming care, but only after attending 40 hours of therapy that could push back on their identity.

Sex-trafficking survivor slams Katie Britt's SOTU response for distorting her story

Activist Karla Jacinto is accusing Britt of distorting the facts of her harrowing experience for political purposes.

Gay Godfather David Mixner was both pro-sex and pro-equality

Reflecting on the legacy of the man who brought LGBTQ+ liberation to the White House.

Joe Biden delivers spirited, optimistic State of the Union, leaving Republicans looking foolish

The president touted his administration’s accomplishments and the nation’s future in an energetic and powerful speech.

Meet the first woman and first out queer mayor of Vermont's largest city

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak, who was previously a state representative, said that "when you have marginalized people at the table, decisions change because you remember humanity matters."

Texas man arrested after trying to scam George Santos, promising to get charges 'dropped'

The man told the disgraced former politician that he could “get everything dropped, evidence that is on you removed" in exchange for $900,000.

Libs of TikTok celebrates while supporters rage after John Fetterman pulls support for Philly LGBTQ+ center (exclusive)

The Pennsylvania Democrat explained to The Advocate that his letter isn’t actually an indicator of his level of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Ghana stands to lose $3.8 billion over anti-LGBTQ+ law as president delays signing

Officials warned President Akufo-Addo that signing the draconian anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law would have grave consequences.

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. faces backlash over anti-transgender remarks ahead of primaries

Republican Mark Robinson’s controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues stirs national debate and concerns among advocates following the tragic death of Nex Benedict.

Donald Trump endorses Mark Robinson, who said gays are ‘filth’ and ‘maggots,’ for N.C. governor

The former president said Sunday that the virulently anti-LGBTQ+ candidate is "Martin Luther King on steroids” and "better than Martin Luther King."

Missouri Republicans want to force teachers to register as sex offenders for supporting trans students

Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.

Oklahoma superintendent’s ties to anti-trans influencer spark outrage in wake of Nex Benedict’s death

Ryan Walters faces intense scrutiny for his association with controversial figures and policies following the tragic death of the LGBTQ+ student, including connections to an influencer who told his daughters to attack trans students in bathrooms.

The Boebert crime family? Lauren Boebert's son Tyler charged after alleged theft and vandalism spree

Whatever values right-wing Rep. Lauren Boebert claims to uphold at least seem to run in her family.