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Neo-Nazis Parade Around Florida Chanting ‘Jews Will Not Replace Us’

Some of the neo-Nazis took their hatred on the road to the Sunshine State from Ohio, Wisconsin and Maine.

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

Veteran Sues Defense Department Over Daughter's Gender-Affirming Care

As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.

Marriage Equality Bill Could Pass Senate Despite Some GOP Opposition

Republican senators mostly balked at the House-passed bill that would codify marriage equality into federal law, but a narrow path to overcome a filibuster seems to exist.

Trans Woman & Nursing Home Reach Landmark Settlement After Complaint

It's the first known discrimination complaint by a trans elder against such a facility.

Fiancée and Friends Mourn Lesbian TikTok Star Rochelle Hager

Hager, who died in a freak auto accident Monday, was an executive chef, video maker, and all-around amazing woman, her loved ones said. 

Ryan Fecteau, Gay and 28, Breaks Ground as Maine House Speaker

Fecteau, who pushed the state to ban the use of conversion therapy on minors, will be the first out gay man to hold the position in Maine.

Man Attacks Woman With Stranglehold, Antigay Slurs Over Parking Job

A Maine businessman is facing multiple charges after a horrific alleged encounter.

Transgender 'Rock Star' Is Maine High School's Valedictorian

Syd Sanders, who says, "I just have to be myself," believes he's the first trans valedictorian in Maine and possibly the entire nation.

Antigay Church Sign Sparks Backlash in Small Maine Town

An antigay Baptist church posted the old platitude "Jesus made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve," for Pride Month. 

Maine Is 17th State to Ban Use of Conversion Therapy on Minors

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to that effect into law today, and Colorado is poised to become the 18th Friday.

Minnesota to Issue Nonbinary, Gender-Neutral Driver's Licenses

Oregon, California, Colorado, Maine, and D.C. have made similar inclusive moves.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right Republican is the first governor from either party to veto such a measure.

Is the Gov. of Maine About to Veto a Ban on 'Ex-Gay Therapy'?

Paul LePage hasn't said whether he will sign a bill sent to his desk today by the legislature.

Maine Pol Draws Ire for Calling Gun Control Activist 'Skinhead Lesbian'

Leslie Gibson has apologized to Parkland survivor Emma Gonzalez, but some still say he should end his state legislative candidacy.

Two More Transgender Deaths Reported; Possible Homicides

A gender-fluid teen was killed in Idaho, and a trans woman was found dead in Maine.

Paul LePage Is Apologizing, But Not for Homophobia or Racism

Maine's governor says an angry voice mail was a mistake, but only because he lost his temper.

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Paul LePage Gets Homophobic to Prove He's Not Racist

The governor of Maine was caught on voice mail repeatedly using an antigay slur.