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Angry donors convert outrage over Nex Benedict’s death into action giving to pro-LGBTQ+ candidates

A progressive fundraising platform that lets donors direct their funds toward political races with the most impact on LGBTQ+ issues has seen a boost after the teen's death in Oklahoma.

Gay U.S. Rep.-elect to Take Oath on Constitution, Superman Comic

The former Long Beach, Calif., mayor and self-described comic book nerd revealed that he'd be sworn in on the Constitution, some personal items, and a Superman comic.

WATCH: Ted Cruz Says 'Justices Violated Their Judicial Oath'

Senator Ted Cruz says he believes the Supreme Court justices who voted in favor of same-sex marriage and national health care "rewrote the Constitution."

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Former Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder out of jail despite roles in January 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes had received long sentences for their roles in the 2021 insurrection, but Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted sentences, or dismissed charges for those involved.

Jessica Watkins, Trans Jan. 6 Insurrectionist, Faces Decades in Jail

She is a former member of the Oath Keepers. 

Veterans Affairs clinicians sign letter against Trump's ban on trans vets' care: ‘There is resistance’

“We will not forsake the oath we took to provide care,” the letter states.

Inauguration 2013: A Ceremony and a Celebration

The first president of the United States to support marriage equality takes the oath for his second term.

Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Cops Plead Guilty to Racist Dildo and Taser Attacks

Attorney General Merrick Garland said the guilty men “shamefully betrayed the oath they swore” to uphold the law.

N.C. Gov. Won't Fight Ruling Striking Down Anti-LGBT Bill

 "As governor, I will uphold my oath of office to respect these court rulings," Gov. Pat McCrory said.

Right-Wing Militia to Protect Kim Davis

Members of the Oath Keepers, a paramilitary group, say they'll try to keep Davis from being arrested again.

Transgender Insurrectionist Found Guilty, Faces 50+ Years in Prison

Jessica Watkins and other Oath Keepers were convicted Tuesday of multiple felonies for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building.

Trump's Justice Department indicts LGBTQ+ rights lawyer in judge-shopping inquiry

Carl Charles has pleaded not guilty to making a false statement under oath, and Lambda Legal, the group Charles works for, calls the indictment unjustified.

Watch Inauguration — Or Watch These Cher Videos

You can watch Donald Trump take the oath of office (scroll down), or you can watch one of his biggest critics do her thing. 

Madison mayor leads protest against same-sex marriage ban

The mayor and half the city council of Madison, Wis., denounced the state's new ban on same-sex marriage Tuesday by adding a strongly worded statement to their oath of office.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

Rachel Maddow: The Extremist Group Proud Boys Sounds ‘Really Gay’

"They both seem like they are referring to gay stuff, whether it is the Proud Boys in terms of gay Pride, or the Oath Keepers' thing if you've read a lot around the politics around gay marriage."

Transgender Jan. 6 Rioter Is Now in a Women's Prison. Did Far-Right Republicans Help?

Jessica Watkins had asked for help from U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, and Jim Jordan.

​Rep. Zoe Lofgren of January 6 Committee on Donald Trump’s Indictment​

Had it not been for the work of Lofgren and the committee, would we ever have seen this day come?

Are Garland and the DOJ Ready for Those Trump Referrals?

Based on their past success of proving sedition and knocking Trump back on his heels, we can expect some history-making legal fireworks in 2023.