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California police accused a lawmaker of DUI when she was sober. She says she was targeted because she's queer

Law enforcement has still refused to release the records from Sabrina Cervantes' DUI arrest, despite tests proving she was sober.

Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories

These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.

Randi Weingarten calls Donald Trump 'connoisseur of chaos and fear' at PFLAG event (exclusive)

She didn’t hold back during her interview with The Advocate ahead of the event at which she was being honored.

Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’

The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.

Biden Calls Political Attacks on Trans Youth 'Close to Sinful'

The president discussed his support for trans rights and marriage equality with Kal Penn on The Daily Show.

WATCH: Was Attack on Gay GOP Volunteer Politically Motivated?

A gay volunteer working against a gay candidate says that was the reason he was assaulted, but media reports appear somewhat skeptical.

Bipartisan bill looks to sanction foreign officials who attack LGBTQ+ human rights

The Global Respect Act would allow sanctions against those who commit human rights violations against LGBTQ+ people.

Republican Steve Scalise bizarrely blames 'DEI' and 'wokeness' for New Orleans terror attack

The House majority leader did not provide any evidence when he said the "DEI movement" and "wokeness" are distracting agencies from implementing security measures.

Missouri Democrat defends trans grandchild against GOP secretary of state candidate’s attack

Barbara Phifer draws the line at political attacks by Valentina Gomez on her kids and trans grandchild.

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Safe House for LGBT World Cup Fans Is Shuttered in Russia

The organizer of Diversity House called the eviction a "political attack" that demonstrated Russia's issues with human rights.

HRC Deletes Tweet Praising Chicago's Lesbian Mayor as Criticism Mounts

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is being attacked from across the political spectrum for her handing of policing during protests.

New Study Shows Upward Trend in Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Youth

"The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated," said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project.

How a new trans rights PAC looks to rebuild the political playbook with these high-profile endorsements

With trans rights under siege, a new PAC is stepping up to support lawmakers who refuse to back down.

FBI, Police Debunk Antigay Conspiracy Theory About Paul Pelosi Attack

Conservative influencers have peddled a conspiracy theory that Paul Pelosi and his attacker, David DePape, were gay lovers.

Nancy Pelosi Won't Run for Leadership Post, Marking the End of an Era

Pelosi, a vocal LGBTQ+ rights advocate, is a towering figure in American politics with a history-making legacy of shattering glass ceilings.

Biden Admin Slams Republicans for Targeting, Attacking LGBTQ+ Students

President Joe Biden called Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bills "hateful" and assured LGBTQ+ Americans that "you are loved and accepted just as you are."

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WATCH: Nancy Grace Attempts to Rewrite Gay History

The CNN host claimed that Anita Bryant was a 'sweet lady.'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Vigorously Denies She Is Gay

The governor had attacked the "agenda" and "values" of an LGBT nonprofit before she became the subject of the story.

Voters actually hate ‘mean-spirited’ anti-transgender political ads like Trump’s: survey

Donald Trump and the GOP have targeted trans people in the closing days of the election. Data suggests that’s not a winning strategy.

Gay Trump Supporter Attacks Protester at N.C. Rally

Wearing a "Make America Great Again" cap and a "Gays for Trump" shirt, he attempted to eject the objector from a campaign event.