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New Arrest in Assassination of Black Queer Lawmaker Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco was shot dead by a gunman in a passing car in 2018 – two former police officers have been arrested in the case.

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.

Kim Davis Still Trying to Avoid Serving Gay Couples

Her legal team throws a Hail Mary pass in hopes she won't have to obey a court order when she returns to work Monday.

Homophobic Leadership in Brazil's Congress Puts Marriage Equality in Peril

Brazil's burgeoning evangelical movement is on a fast track to power, with a decidedly antigay mission.

Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco

Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.

Herschel Walker Is Happy to Use Anti-Trans Hate to Get Elected

The Senate candidate -- like many Republicans-- believes transphobia is the quickest way to victory.

Rachel Maddow calls Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision a 'death squad ruling'

The out award-winning news host did not hold back after the shocking decision was announced on Monday.

Welcome to Marwen Is Inspired by a Cross-Dresser. Will That Be Erased?

Robert Zemeckis's upcoming film is about Mark Hogancamp, who was beaten near death for saying he wears heels. Hogancamp discusses the film and the hate crime.

Report: Gay Couple Attacked in Russia While Visiting for World Cup

One of the men suffered serious head injuries in the St. Petersburg attack and required hospitalization.

Brazil's LGBTQ Activists Will Fight President's 'Barbarism'

LGBTQ Brazilians fear Jair Bolsonaro will encourage violence, but they'll go on fighting, says the sister of a slain activist.

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.

Scott Lively: Kevin Spacey Shows 'Pedophile Core' of Gay Culture

Yes, he went there -- but he's wrong.

Why Police Should Have a Place at Pride

Banning bad cops from Pride celebrations is understandable, but banning all cops isn't, writes Amanda Kerri.

Rachel Maddow on Modern-Day Extremism, American Democracy, and Her New Book, ‘Prequel’

The book explores the historical roots and modern implications of fascist movements in the U.S. through the MSNBC host’s storytelling perspective.

Progressive Texas Activist Exposes Terrifying Right-Wing TikTok Videos

The Texas blogger is sounding the alarm and directing the FBI toward far-right extremist videos threatening violence on TikTok.

Transgender Detainees Face Challenges in Broken Immigration System

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?

6 Gay Bar Raids That Show What's Ahead for LGBTs Abroad

The number of bar raids in America may have subsided, but LGBTs in Africa, Russia, the Mideast, to name a few, still face antigay laws that subject them to police hostility and brutality.

The Best Thriller & Fantasy Novels We Read in 2019

From noir mystery to fantastical worlds, these LGBTQ novels enchanted us.