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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.

Pete Buttigieg Explains the Difference Between Climate Change and Seasons to Republican Lawmaker

Transportation secretary baffled by lawmaker’s insistence that seasons and climate change are the same.

Rupert Murdoch to Step Down from Fox and News Corp Boards in November

The transition comes after a tumultuous year marked by legal challenges, talent departures, and controversial editorial stances.

Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support

They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.

‘RuPublicans’ Parody Account Targets Greg Abbott in Texas Billboard Ad Campaign

The gay men behind the parody Instagram account that holds Republicans accountable have turned their art into activism.

Iowa Mayor Blocks LGBTQ+ Group From Labor Day Parade, Citing ‘Safety’ Concerns

No threats had been received, according to parade organizers and participants.

Missouri Agency Deletes LGBTQ+ Resources From State Website

It’s just the latest move to erase the experiences of LGBTQ+ people from public life.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Gay Republican Richard Grenell Urges Texas GOP to Lift Ban on Log Cabin

Texas is set to host the party's 2028 national convention.

Mitch McConnell Freezes Again Live on Camera

The Senate Republican leader had a similar episode a month ago.

Obsessing Over Trump’s Hideous Mug Shot

Abnormality is the new normal in a news cycle spinning out of control.

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.

Glenn Youngkin Scrambles as Virginia Schools Reject His Anti-Trans Policies

The conservative governor is trying to figure out how to force districts that refuse to discriminate against their students to implement his policies.

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.

The GOP Debate Participants: A Look at Their Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They are likely to trot out a parade of homophobia and transphobia.

Judge Blocks Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

Vivek Ramaswamy: LGBTQ+ People Created 'Tyranny of the Minority'

Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, made this and other questionable remarks to a pansexual activist who approached him at the Iowa State Fair.

Republican Reportedly Called Child 'F*g' Then Sued News Outlet for Covering It

The lawsuit has cost the newspaper so much it might close.