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Man who accused Republican Matt Schlapp of sexual assault got paid to drop lawsuit: report

New revelations shine a light on the complexities in Matt Schlapp’s sexual assault lawsuit resolution, including a financial settlement and disputed statements challenging his exoneration claim.

Georgia Senate passes bill banning American Library Association from state libraries

The bill’s sponsors blamed the group’s new “Marxist lesbian” president for the legislation.

Georgia hearing: Only anti-trans proponents allowed to speak; those against raise hands

In a hearing in Georgia on Senate Bill 88, a bill that restricts LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools, Republicans only allowed people from Gays Against Groomers and Log Cabin Republicans to speak.

Gay hate-crime survivor becomes police officer in Georgia

Brandon White was attacked for his sexual orientation. Now he's working in public safety.

Arson at Georgia gender-affirming care clinic investigated as hate crime

A fire at a clinic that provides gender-affirming care is being looked at through the lens of recently passed hate crime legislation.

Texas AG Ken Paxton won't leave trans people alone, again requests data from out of state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.

Newsmax guest makes personal attacks about the looks of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and Joy Reid

Vernon Jones remarked on Reid’s hair color and said Maddow “wants to look like a man.”

285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January

This follows a year in which more than 550 were introduced and more than 80 passed into law.

New Hampshire official quits after receiving homophobic comments about his dead gay son

Littleton Town Manager Jim Gleason quit after art commissioned by a local LGBTQ+ rights group was called "demonic" by a town leader and a resident allegedly said Gleason's son “was in hell with the devil where he belonged.”

Denial of gender-affirming care to inmate is unconstitutional, says Department of Justice

The DOJ is supporting a Georgia transgender woman who is suing the state's Department of Corrections over denial of care.

LGBTQ-affirming church in Georgia vandalized in suspected homophobic attack

Church leaders stressed they wouldn’t let one act of hatred detract from their mission of inclusive love.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Mad That Fellow Republicans Might Expel Her Friend George Santos

The Georgia Republican anti-LGBTQ+ lawmaker expressed frustration over GOP leadership’s handling of the gay embattled New York congressman, contrasting it with stalled impeachment efforts.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

“Rosalynn was my partner in everything,” former President Jimmy Carter said. “Her wisdom and support were my constant companions.”

Election Offices Targeted with Fentanyl-Laced Letters and Pride Flags

Suspicious letters containing fentanyl were sent to multiple states’ election offices, and the inclusion of the Progress Pride Flag raises questions about the sender’s motives.

Republicans Try and Fail to Cut Karine Jean-Pierre's White House Salary to $1

Karine Jean-Pierre is the latest LGBTQ+ official to have her pay targeted by Republican lawmakers.

Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.

The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.

Jenna Ellis, Donald Trump's Homophobic Former Legal Adviser, Pleads Guilty

Former Trump attorney’s guilty plea opens a new chapter amid changing political alliances and pending courtroom drama.

Georgia to Cover Gender-Affirming Care for State Workers Under Settlement of Lawsuit

Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund had sued on behalf of state employees denied coverage.

No Charges Against Georgia Police in Death of Queer Environmental Activist Shot 57 Times

Manuel Esteban Paez Terán was fatally shot by Georgia state troopers at a protest encampment in January.

Batman Book Author Scolded for Saying 'Gay' in Georgia School District

Marc Tyler Nobleman was admonished for telling students the co-creator of Batman had a gay son.