Note to Michael Flynn Jr.: Ron Swanson was no homophobe, and neither is Nick Offerman
Flynn Jr., son of the former national security adviser, posted a doctored Parks and Recreation clip on X making Swanson appear anti-LGBTQ+.
JUNE 4, 2025
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Transphobia Runs Amok at Second Republican Presidential Debate
Calls for national bans on gender-affirming care plus an assertion that trans people are mentally ill marked the event.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
GOP Debate Gets Mean, Especially About Gender Identity
There were a lot of insults going around, with long-shot candidate Vivek Ramaswamy leaving a mark.
AUGUST 24, 2023
California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes
The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.
JUNE 6, 2023
Chasten Buttigieg, Gracing Our Pride Cover, Talks Pence, Pete, and Being a Daddy
Some political spouses shy away from controversy, but Chasten is no shrinking violet. He’s passionate, caring, and pissed off — and ready to stand up to bullies.
MAY 16, 2023
Chasten Buttigieg Powerfully Responds to Mike Pence’s Homophobia
The husband, father, educator, and author took to his keyboard and clapped back at the former Republican vice president for using the Buttigieg family as a punchline.
MARCH 14, 2023
Pence Rails Against Trans Kids, Pronouns During Midwest Speaking Swing
Mike Pence has resurfaced in advance of a potential 2024 run and he's taken aim at trans kids.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary
Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Mike Pence Shifts to ‘Gender Ideology’ When Asked About Anti-Trans Violence
For Republicans, everything about the existence of transgender people is framed as “woke” or “gender ideology.”
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Donald Trump's Tucker Carlson Interview: Here's What Happened
As insane as anticipated, it was 45 minutes of Trump grievances, misinformation, insults, and lies.
AUGUST 23, 2023
North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Thom Tillis for Marriage Equality Support
Delegates to the state Republican convention also objected to his vote for a gun control bill.
JUNE 12, 2023
Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients
“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.
MAY 13, 2023
Mike Pence Makes Homophobic Digs at Pete Buttigieg at Gridiron Dinner
The former vice president tried to be funny but ended up just peddling bigotry.
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MARCH 13, 2023
With Pence in a Pickle, His Top Priority Is Attacking Trans Youth
Amid classified documents, a Department of Justice subpoena, and trying to ramp up a presidential run, Pence’s most urgent matter is creating an anti-transgender ad.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
6 unanswerable questions JD Vance needs to be asked during tonight’s debate
Yes, childless cat ladies will be asked, but so too should be a question about accepting the election results, writes John Casey.
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump
Trump's actions are "at odds with the conservative agenda that we governed on," his former vice president said.
MARCH 15, 2024
Here's Why LGBTQ+ Groups Are Calling Out the GOP Debate Moderators
The organizations note that any discussion of LGBTQ+ issues was negative and targeted trans youth.
AUGUST 24, 2023
The GOP Debate Participants: A Look at Their Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
They are likely to trot out a parade of homophobia and transphobia.
AUGUST 23, 2023
11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.
JUNE 9, 2023
Mike Pence Tries to Shame Dodgers, Calls Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 'Hateful'
The former vice president, like some baseball players, says the Sisters promote hate — which they don't.
MAY 31, 2023
Ex-Trump Campaign Lawyer Calls Pete & Chasten Buttigieg ‘Sexual Perverts’
As the father, teacher, and author continues to promote his new book, Chasten appeared on The View calling out the nonstop homophobia and misogyny coming from the right, like Jenna Ellis.
MARCH 17, 2023