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Why Rep. Maxwell Frost says Democrats must step up their game against Donald Trump

“I don't think it makes sense for us to tell our people we're gonna play dead and roll over,” Frost told The Advocate.

Lesotho's main LGBTQ+ group says it's 'not receiving grants' after Donald Trump lies

Lesotho's largest LGBTQ+ group says it has not received the millions Donald Trump claimed they have.

Kamala Harris addresses hundreds at White House event in first speech after Biden quits presidential race

It was the first time the vice president spoke publicly after news broke that President Biden would set aside his candidacy for reelection. She's announced that she will now run for president.

Inspired by Trump, Former KKK Leader Runs for Senate

David Duke is so "overjoyed" with the Republican presidential nominee's recent speech that he has decided to run for office.

Thousands 'Stand With God' Against Marriage Equality in S.C.

The self-proclaimed 'Pro-Family Rally' featured speeches from Texas-based Presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Rick Perry.

Queer BLM Founders: Trump Among 'Worst Fascists in History'

"The terrorist on our televisions tonight was Donald Trump," said one of the queer women who cofounded Black Lives Matter after watching the Republican presidential nominee's acceptance speech. 

The Gay Men Who Propelled Trump Regret Their Actions

Jimmy LaSalvia and Chris Barron invited the reality TV star to speak at a conservative convention in 2011, helping cement his image as a presidential candidate. Now, as he races toward the Republican nomination, they say they made a mistake.

Journalists Calling Trump 'Presidential' Criticized for Setting a Low Bar

Reporters and commentators such as Van Jones and Chris Wallace are getting blowback from George Takei, Michael Moore, and others.

Romney Promises to Honor the Institution of Marriage

The Republican nominee gave a nod to religious conservatives in his acceptance speech in Tampa.

WATCH: Marriage Equality Endangers 'Soul of America,' Says Huckabee

Mike Huckabee made the statement in a speech laced with Holocaust references after leading a tour of concentration camps in Poland.

Flanked by Boy Scouts, Huckabee Announces 2016 Bid

The former Arkansas governor and founder of 'Chick Fil-A Appreciation Day' enters the already-crowded GOP field for 2016 presidential candidates.

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Marco Rubio Is No 'Change' for LGBT Americans

In a GOP field already crowded with right-wing candidates seeking the 2016 presidential nomination, some position Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as a moderate -- but he's not when it comes to LGBT equality.

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Trump wins New Hampshire primary, but Haley's not dropping out (yet)

Nikki Haley, the last Republican standing against Trump, was defiant when she addressed her supporters.

RuPaul's Heartfelt Emmys Speech: 'Don't Give Up on Love'

The RuPaul's Drag Race host, who won for Competition Program, gave some words of comfort to despairing fans.

WATCH: Ted Cruz Will 'Always' Defend Right to Discriminate

The presidential candidate also warned again about the dangers of 'mandatory gay marriage in all 50 states' at D.C. event hosted by an antigay hate group.

Opinion: Instead of paddles and pink, Dems should have followed Rep. Al Green’s gutsy disruption

If Democrats don’t start fighting back hard, they will lose, writes John Casey.

Ted Cruz: Queries on Marriage Equality Show Media's 'Obsessed With Sex'

Perhaps Cruz should take a look at his own obsessions.

Hillary Clinton Lost, But She Doesn't Want You to Quit

The candidate's concession speech was part unifying and part emboldening.

Obama Delivers Most Crucial Speech of His Campaign

In the wake of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright's potentially corrosive comments, Barack Obama gave a speech Tuesday that may define his candidacy.

Trump Supporter Interrupts Sanders With Transphobic Sign

A man wearing a Donald Trump shirt interrupted a Bernie Sanders speech, carrying a sign that insulted president Obama and trans Olympian Caitlyn Jenner.