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JD Vance wants the UK to repeal its LGBTQ+ hate speech laws to secure a trade deal

An anonymous White House advisor said JD Vance is “obsessed by the fall of Western civilization."

What is woke and what does it really mean?

"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.

To prevent post-election violence, businesses need to exercise 'Citizens United' rights

Here’s what employers should do to help prevent another violent insurrection, Michael Dru Kelley writes.

Florida judge chastises Ron DeSantis for threatening abortion ad: 'It's the First Amendment, stupid'

"The government cannot excuse its indirect censorship of political speech simply by declaring the disfavored speech is 'false,'" the judge wrote.

Appeals court denies attempt to block Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

The court ruled the law regulates conduct, not speech, and let the 2019 law stand.

50 powerful photos from ACT UP NY's pro-Palestine rally at the GLAAD Media awards

ACT UP NY led a crowd of queer artists, activists, health care workers, and aid workers outside the GLAAD Media awards ceremony last week.

Why I'm protecting privacy in our connected world

Learn how one organization is working to defend As legislation aimed at protecting minors online threatens to censor essential LGBTQ+ content and other vital information, how one organization is workingpotentially infringing on privacy and stifling free expression under the guise of safety. How one organization is working on

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

TikTok may be banned in the U.S. after Biden signs new law — Why?

What does a TikTok ban actually mean for users and creators? Here's what you need to know.

Florida Republican threatens legal action after Miami Beach Pride denies him space in parade

The Republican faced angry, disruptive protests when he participated in the Miami Beach Pride Parade last year.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub said the law infringes "on the rights of adults to access protected speech" while "employing the least effective and yet also most restrictive" policies.

Elon Musk abruptly axes partnership with Don Lemon following ‘tense’ and ‘revealing’ interview

The out former CNN anchor announced that the billionaire reversed his decision to partner with the journalist on distributing his new show.

Florida man convicted of antigay death threats to George Santos

The gay man told police he was only exercising his free-speech rights to let the former Congressman “know what a piece of shi*t he was.”

Utah governor condemns, censures transphobic school board member

The embattled member wrongly suggested a high school “tomboy” was trans, which led to a number of hate-filled posts directed at the student.

Jennifer Finney Boylan, Transgender Author & Advocate, Elected President of PEN America

The renowned LGBTQ+ advocate and author was elected to lead the organization that’s fighting for free expression.

Libs of TikTok Creator Seems Overjoyed at Report Highlighting Her Dangerous Posts

Chaya Raichik’s posted an image of herself smiling with a copy of USA Today that ran an article on the threats that follow her social media posts.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event

The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.

Woman in Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Case Did Make a Wedding Website: Report

Lorie Smith said she couldn’t design wedding websites out of fear of retaliation for her beliefs, but it turns out she designed at least one before making a legal challenge.

Montana City Could Refuse LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Permit Over Drag Ban

The group joined a lawsuit challenging the state’s restriction on drag performances.

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.