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Marjorie Taylor Greene Ousted From House Freedom Caucus

The far-right faction in the House of Representatives kicked out the firebrand Georgia congresswoman after she argued with Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Maryland judge strikes down same-sex marriage ban

Marriage equality in Maryland came one step closer to reality on Friday when a circuit court judge declared a 33-year-old law banning same-sex marriage in that state unconstitutional.

New Jersey conservatives plotting moves if court allows same-sex marriage

As they await a New Jersey Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage in the Garden State, social conservatives say they are prepared to take the fight to the ballot box if they lose in the legal arena.

Penn. Lawmaker Brian Sims Labeled 'Lying Homosexual' by Colleague

The war of words between Sims and homophobe Daryl Metcalfe escalates.

Dobson defends limited protections for same-sex couples

James Dobson, founder of the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based antigay religious group Focus on the Family (pictured), has found himself the target of other far-right leaders after voicing support for a Colorado measure that would provide limited rights to same-sex couples.

Far-Right Wingnut Bryan Fischer Denounces Neil Gorsuch's Church

Fischer doesn't like that the Supreme Court nominee belongs to the "rabidly pro-gay" Episcopal Church.

Key to Passing Nondiscrimination Bill: GOP Donors?

An unlikely constituency is funding the fight for LGBT rights, using the marriage equality road map.

Homophobe Lauren Boebert to Run in Different District After Groping Scandal and Lackluster Fundraising

Lauren Boebert, a far-right anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaker, was caught on video fondling her male date at a family-friendly musical production of Beetlejuice earlier this year. She's decided to run in a safer, redder district in 2024.

Historic Failure: GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy Loses 1st Speaker Vote

A vote for the next Speaker of the House hasn't failed the first round in a century.

Proud Boys Storm Drag Queen Story Hour, Hate Crime Probe Launched

The men reportedly called the drag queen host "tranny" and a "pedophile" at the California event attended by families and community members. 

Mexico City legislature approves law recognizing gay civil unions

Mexico City's assembly voted to legally recognize gay civil unions, a measure that would provide gay couples with social benefits like those of married heterosexuals for the first time in the country's history. Mayor Alejandro Encinas Rodriguez(pictured) has spoken in favor of the bill, approved Thursday, and was expected to sign it into law.

Maine Democrats bail on bill making state sanctuary for trans people amid far-right uproar

Seemingly influenced by a significant online campaign led by Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik, Maine legislators voted against a bill addressing gender-affirming care for minors.

12 far-right groups with extreme anti-LGBTQ+ positions that threaten civil rights

These groups have made it their mission to strip LGBTQ+ people of hard-fought rights the community has secured.

Dear GOP: Keep Your Thoughts and Prayers

The Republicans cannot wash the blood off their hands.