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Republicans and Democrats Clash on Book Bans in Congressional Hearing

Republican House members and conservative groups contended that removing books from school libraries doesn't amount to banning them, while Democrats pushed back.

Senators Tell of Sexual Harassment, But One Analyst Warns of 'War on Men'

Claire McCaskill (pictured) told her story of harassment on Meet the Press today, while an American Enterprise Institute staffer expressed concern about a "war on men."

CNN's Sally Kohn: GOP Using Russia-Ukraine Standoff for Political Gain

On Crossfire, out pundit Sally Kohn took aim at Republicans, accusing the party of using the Russia-Ukraine standoff to "bash" Obama.

Scalia Finds It Easy to Rule Against Gay Rights

With the court considering whether to hear cases on marriage equality, Justice Antonin Scalia says ruling on gay rights is a no-brainer.

Black Republicans: Grand Old Pawns

Trump-era Black Republicans aren't truly conservative, they're just cons, claims gay writer Clay Cane in his new bestselling book.

Reading the Far Right: Applauding the Trans Ban and Misusing History

Among this week's farthest-out assertions: Trump's trans ban was an act of love, and Hitler was inspired by progressives.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Class Offers Extra Credit for Bisexuals

Nonbisexual students say they feel discriminated against because they are ineligible for an extra credit opportunity.

The Equality Act Is Missing One Big Thing

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is fighting to change the proposed LGBT legislation.

What is the Heritage Foundation, the group behind the terrifying Republican Project 2025 agenda?

The group exerts incredible influence in conservative circles and national politics.

Angelica Ross to Be First Trans Lead in Broadway’s 'Chicago'

Pose star Angelica Ross will make her Broadway debut next month.

MacKenzie Scott Donates $1.7 Billion to LGBTQ+, Gender, Racial Equity

The third richest woman in the world is putting her money where her mouth is. 

DeSantis Appointees Eliminate DEI Programs at Fla. College Amid Outrage

The school has been just fine since 1960, but conservatives see an opportunity to transform the liberal arts school from the inside out.

Op-ed: No One Wants to Be Called a Bigot

Those rallying against marriage equality don't necessarily want to be called homophobes, but isn't that what they are?

Will Antigay Views Cost This Congressman His Job?

Rep. Scott Garrett of New Jersey, the banker of the Republican party, could find himself out of a job because of his archaic views on sexuality.

New Trump Medicaid directive attacks trans people's access to gender-affirming care

A new federal letter gives Republican-led states another road map to cut off gender-affirming care for minors.

GOP DEBATE: Cruz, Trump, and Others Clash

It was a contentious evening in South Carolina, and it saw Cruz finally define 'New York values,' which include support for things he opposes, like marriage equality.

These Men Will Tell You All About Misogyny and the Election

Since Hillary Clinton remarked last week that she believed misogyny played a role in the election, many white male pundits have been asked to offer their opinion on the subject. 

Who Is Paying the Bills in Amendment One Fight?

Individual donors foot the bill on the opposing side, while NOM and the Roman Catholic Church line up on the other.

Trump’s plan to shutter FEMA leaves U.S. ‘more vulnerable,’ says former head of agency

“People are going to fall through the cracks," former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told The Advocate.