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Allison Russell speaks out after Tennessee Republicans' snub: 'Pretty blatant'

Instead of focusing on the "blatant" behavior of state Republicans, Allison Russell says "we need to motivate, encourage, and empower the voters in Tennessee to show up at the polls."

Jann Wenner's Legacy: Janis Joplin Lamented Rolling Stone Story Days Before Death

The interview can be viewed in a new light after the magazine’s queer cofounder, Jann Wenner, denigrated Black and female musicians.

Ex-Denver Postal Worker Goes on Bizarre Rant at Target While in Blackface: Video

She had people worried about her mental health, though many pointed out that mental illness doesn’t cause racism.

Don Lemon Grants First Interview Since Firing: Blasts CNN

"I don't believe in platforming liars and bigots," the former anchor said.

Jesse Watters: A Primer on Fox News Star’s Racism, Transphobia

The Murdochs continue to use hate and fear to pay for their yachts and mansions.

A Message to White Gays

This Pride season we need to band together to stop authoritarianism.

Teacher on Leave After Saying Devil's Behind Pride Event

Leigh Ann Courington, who teaches history at Wallace State Community College in Alabama, made anti-LGBTQ+ and racist remarks on Facebook.

Judge Accused of Homophobia, Racism Wants Her Job Back

The judge allegedly called gay men "an abomination to mankind" and said Hispanic people "have a deceitful trait that goes way back to biblical times."

Patriot Front Members March in Boston, Black Man Attacked

Last month, members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front were arrested on their way to riot at a Pride in Idaho.

Majority of Republicans Say Trans People Are Making Kids Trans

That's one of the shocking-not-shocking findings in a new poll by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

How We Can Stop Racist, Anti-LGBTQ+ White Supremacist Rage

"We cannot allow the continuation of a narrative that the way of life of white people is threatened by the presence and humanity of people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and all the others," says Beverly Tillery.

Gay Asian American Candidate Benjamin Chou Calls Opponent's Ad Racist

Chou says a doctored image in rival Lesley Briones's ad "seeks to reinforce negative stereotypes" of Asian Americans. View it below.

Why the War Against HIV Rages in the South

There are numerous reasons HIV is more prevalent in the American South, with racism being top of the list.

Extremist Alaska Attorney General Wanted Drag Queen Burned Alive

A Twitter account connected to Assistant Attorney General Matthias Cicotte posted violent comments about race, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

When Ed Buck Goes on Trial, So Does White Privilege

The fact that this white gay man was allowed to allegedly kill and harm so many Black men, for so long, proves our society is rotten to the core.

Man Accused of Promoting Extermination of Gays Says He's Queer Himself

Andrew Dymock, charged with circulating terrorist propaganda, says he's bi but leans toward gay, "in direct conflict with Nazism." 

For a Moment, Safety for Three Black Children in America

What's changed since George Floyd's murder nearly a year ago.

Black LGBTQ+ Notables See Justice in Chauvin's Murder Convictions

LGBTQ+ activists welcomed the verdict, where the former police officer was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, but said more must be done.

Accused of Assaulting Brendan Fraser, Ex-Globes Exec in New Scandal

The former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which bestows the Golden Globes, attacked Black Lives Matter and its queer cofounder.

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