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Foul-mouthed homophobic Republican legislator wants seat in Missouri state Senate

Chuck Basye called his opponent an antigay slur, suggested his detractors get anally intimate with a dildo, and posted a photo of a dog's rear as a President Joe Biden ad.

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes rose in 2023, even while crime decreased overall: FBI report

LGBTQ+ activists say homophobic and transphobic political rhetoric bears a degree of blame.

Gay California State Sen. Scott Wiener Receives Death Threat

It's one of many he's received since taking office, and he's blaming it on right-wing rhetoric.

George Santos Shocked at Ron DeSantis’s Homophobia, Says He Was Misled

The lying congressman is upset that he believed the anti-LGBTQ+ governor to be different from how he actually is.

University of Maryland Police Investigate Anti-LGBTQ Messages in Dorms

Students discovered a swastika and homophobic text on whiteboards in multiple dorms.

Fox Employee Group Condemns Fox News' Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric

"Hateful words and generalizations about sexual orientation and gender identity have a direct impact on people's lives," says a message from Fox Pride.

New Pence Chief of Staff Once Called Gay Sex 'Repugnant,' 'Perverted'

Marc Short says his views have changed since he wrote those words in college in 1992.

Faith-based equality

What would Jesus do, indeed. Hundreds of straight religious leaders are coming out in support of gay men and lesbians--both in speaking to their congregations and lobbying lawmakers

Rubén Díaz Sr., Infamous Antigay Bronx Pol, Announces Retirement

The man who has spewed vitriolic antigay, anti-abortion, and pro-stop-and-frisk rhetoric lost his bid for Congress to a gay Black man. 

Dad Claps Back at Homophobic Troll Who Insulted His Daughter Online

An online troll said letting a little girl dress as Thor would make her a lesbian. Her father said that's fine.

Marriage Equality Is 'Evil:' Duck Dynasty Star at Ted Cruz Rally

Hours before the Iowa caucus, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz enlists Phil Robertson to deride marriage equality. 

Lesbians Kiss to Protest Homophobic Preacher at Pride Parade

The controversial conservative, Phillip Blair, had no idea what he was up against. 

Russia Is Seeing Acceptance of LGBTQ People on the Rise Again

The Levada Center finds support for equality for LGBTQ people are at a 14-year high.

Patti LuPone Called Antigay for Saying Lindsey Graham Should Come Out

LuPone is getting dragged for her tweet about the Republican senator, but some say her critics are missing the point.

Yanked Ad Against Alex Morse Referenced 'Sex With College Students'

Many considered the American Working Families ad against gay congressional candidate homophobic and incendiary.

Homophobe Bryan Fischer Says All Gay Tops and Bottoms Go to Hell

Fischer also says Pete Buttigieg is "prancing" around the nation and that the Equality Act will protect pedophiles.

Washington’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert, has history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights

The former congressman and sheriff consistently opposed protections for LGBTQ+ people.

Gay Syrian Refugee Murdered in Turkey

Muhammad Wisam Sankari was beheaded and mutilated in Turkey, which has admitted many Syrian refugees but failed to protect the rights of LGBT ones.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Professor Found Dead at North Carolina Home

Mike Adams's critics say his death should not be celebrated, but his history of hatred should not be minimized.