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Republican Mark Robinson says ‘wickedness’ of marriage equality will lead to pedophilia as ’next human right’

He made the anti-LGBTQ+ comments during sermons at churches. It's not the first time he's made such bigoted remarks.

Randy Rainbow Interviews Betsy DeVos: 'Are You a Little High Right Now?'

The comedian highlights how clueless our Education Secretary is. 

The fight for safe and inclusive schools: What teachers and students want answered in the VP debate

This debate offers an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the future of our country—our students. Will they commit to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, writes GLSEN's Melanie Willingham-Jaggers.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded queer-inclusive shows, is shutting down

The CPB, which provided funding to NPR and PBS, announced that it would be closing down in the near future.

Alabama community saves library after funding cut over LGBTQ+ books

Read Freely Alabama and concerned citizens raised over $43,000 in less than a week for the Fairhope Public Library.

Trump's war on harm reduction will cost LGBTQ+ lives

Opinion: By dismantling proven HIV prevention and overdose reduction programs, the Trump administration is replacing science with politics — and putting already vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities in greater danger.

S.C. Pols Continue Critique of College Over LGBT 'Recruitment'

One has already compared the offering of LGBT materials to indoctrination in skinhead culture and radical Islam, and now another says 'all of America should be outraged' at the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Nancy Mace announces run for South Carolina governor with anti-LGBTQ+ remarks

The Republican congresswoman said she would seek statewide office on Monday.

Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books

After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.

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.

A Vote to Defend Education and LGBTQ+ Youth Will Protect Democracy

Inclusive public education is the foundation of democracy.

Miami School Board Rejects Sex Ed Textbooks Over Don’t Say Gay Law

The Miami school board reversed an earlier decision in April to approve the textbooks.

Meet the LGBT Candidates of 2016: Orlando's Beth Tuura

In this first part of a series, we get acquainted with an aspiring member of Florida's conservative state House, a woman who hopes to represent the district that is home to the Pulse nightclub.

Mormon Church Blasts LGBTQ Equality Act, Won't Support It

Church officials expressed fear that they would have to hire openly LGBTQ people.

Protests erupt across U.S. at hospitals complying with Trump's under-19 anti-trans executive order

Demonstrators argue that hospitals should stand as a bulwark against Trump and should care for all of their patients, rather than comply without a fight.

Out Rep. Demands End to Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy

Sean Patrick Maloney filed legislation to prohibit government spending for the discredited practice.

LGBTQ+ Books at the Center of Library Controversies in Michigan & Iowa

In rows over LGBTQ+ books, a community in Michigan has raised more than $100,000 to fund its library, while Iowa librarians are fighting against banning such books.

Trump uses child abuse proclamation to attack transgender people

The president recently complained that "everything is transgender." He's the one targeting a marginalized community.

Trump moves to abolish Education Department amid push against 'wokeness'

He can't eliminate a federal department unilaterally, but he's calling for legislation from Congress.

Democrats Flip Another House Seat With New Mexico Victory

Xochitl Torres Small's win brings the Democrats' gain to 39 seats, according to CNN.