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Democrats Shevrin Jones, Elijah Manley and Kendrick Meek and Republican Keith Gross all have the chance to make history.

Marty O’Donnell, the “Halo” composer challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, has also called Pride sinful, said he wants to “bring back shame,” and disparaged gay men.

As Hegseth pushes a “High-T” military, medical experts say testosterone therapy requires careful diagnosis and monitoring — not a masculinity mandate.