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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.

Marginalized Legislator? You’re Expelled!

Are recent racist and transphobic moves by state legislatures in Montana, Tennessee and Nebraska a trend?

Know the Hate in Your State: New Bills Target the Trans Community

Want to know if transphobic legislation has been introduced in your state? Read on. 

Hawaii to Consider Marriage Equality Legislation

'I feel very, very strongly that the votes are there to pass this because it is time for marriage equity to take place,' says Gov. Neil Abercrombie.

NH Transgender Legislator to Step Aside

After news came out that Stacie Laughton had been convicted of a felony, she has decided not to take office as the state's first transgender elected official.

View from the Hill: Legislatively Speaking

LGBT legislation is finally on the move, with new developments on DOMA and DADT repeal, immigration reform, and more. Now the race is on to capitalize before the 2010 election.

Proper Manners: Outing Closeted Legislators?

Proper manners say outing is a violation of a person's privacy and not to do it. But when it comes to antigay politicians who lead double lives, Emily Post might make an exception.

Homophobic Legislator Finally Meets With PFLAG

Oklahoma state representative Sally Kern finally consented to meet with the LGBT advocacy group, after her shockingly antigay comments were posted online earlier this month.

Texas Revives 'Save Chick-fil-A' Legislation

The Texas House had killed the bill, which would protect individuals and businesses that discriminate, but the Senate has brought it back to life.

New Legislation Threatens the Safety of Sex Workers

The passing of the SESTA and FOSTA bills moves sex workers back to the streets. 

Catholic Bishops Endorse 'License to Discriminate' Legislation

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed support for the First Amendment Defense Act, which would allow discrimination against LGBT people and more.

The Secret Weapon Against Anti-LGBT Legislation

There will be more homophobic, transphobic bills unless we seize power ourselves, writes Charlotte councilwoman LaWana Mayfield.

Indiana Has No Time for Hate-Crimes Legislation

A bill's death is the latest in a string of disappointments for LGBT rights in the Crossroads of America.

Antigay Iowa Legislator: I'm Not in a 'Homosexual Relationship'

Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, who has initiated an investigation into an LGBT youth conference, took offense at the suggestion that he and another male lawmaker are lovers.

HRC Condemns Indiana's Pending Antigay Legislation

Last year's Religious Freedom Restoration Act is still having negative effects on Indiana's reputation, and with Wednesday's legislative hearing, it could get much worse.