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Democrat Robert Garcia calls Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘insane’ after she storms out of hearing

In a heated exchange over January 6 insurrectionist support, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hastily exited a House hearing, prompting Rep. Robert Garcia to label her behavior as ‘insane.’

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White was attacked for his sexual orientation. Now he's working in public safety.

Arson at Georgia gender-affirming care clinic investigated as hate crime

A fire at a clinic that provides gender-affirming care is being looked at through the lens of recently passed hate crime legislation.

Newsmax guest makes personal attacks about the looks of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid

Vernon Jones remarked on Reid’s hair color and said Maddow “wants to look like a man.”

LGBTQ-affirming church in Georgia vandalized in suspected homophobic attack

Church leaders stressed they wouldn’t let one act of hatred detract from their mission of inclusive love.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Swatted on Christmas

She’s not the only Republican lawmaker to have police called to their residence on Christmas day.

GOP Defense Bill Stripped of Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Abortion Measures

Key conservative measures, including restrictions on transgender health care and reproductive health benefits, was dropped from the final $886 billion defense bill.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

“Rosalynn was my partner in everything,” former President Jimmy Carter said. “Her wisdom and support were my constant companions.”

White House Condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Transphobic Comments About Rachel Levine

Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Congress, officials called out the Georgia congresswoman’s derogatory comments against the assistant secretary for health.

Election Offices Targeted with Fentanyl-Laced Letters and Pride Flags

Suspicious letters containing fentanyl were sent to multiple states’ election offices, and the inclusion of the Progress Pride Flag raises questions about the sender’s motives.

Republicans Try and Fail to Cut Karine Jean-Pierre's White House Salary to $1

Karine Jean-Pierre is the latest LGBTQ+ official to have her pay targeted by Republican lawmakers.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Republicans Are Trying to Cut Pete Buttigieg's Salary to $1 a Year

The noted homophobe Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is critical of Pete Buttigieg's use of government aircraft, saying he's flying to receive awards "for the way people have sex."

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Murder of Black Transgender Woman

A second man accused of shooting Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe still awaits trial.

Watch Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint Call Out Homophobe Marjorie Taylor Greene on House Floor

Balint cites Greene's numerous anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, racist, and otherwise bigoted comments as well as her promotion of conspiracy theories in her censure resolution.

Jenna Ellis, Donald Trump's Homophobic Former Legal Adviser, Pleads Guilty

Former Trump attorney’s guilty plea opens a new chapter amid changing political alliances and pending courtroom drama.

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Georgia to Cover Gender-Affirming Care for State Workers Under Settlement of Lawsuit

Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund had sued on behalf of state employees denied coverage.

Batman Book Author Scolded for Saying 'Gay' in Georgia School District

Marc Tyler Nobleman was admonished for telling students the co-creator of Batman had a gay son.

Gay Husbands Recreate Decadence Photo 23 Years Later, Proving Queer Love Can Endure

While there’s a lot of tragedy and trauma to go around, here’s a story of enduring gay love. Share your stories and photos with us at news@equalpride.com.

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Georgia Can Enforce Ban on Hormone Therapy for Trans Minors, for Now

An anti-trans ruling in Alabama paved the way for the Georgia setback.