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West Virginia Republicans want to prosecute 'pedophile librarians' over 'obscene' material

Not sure what constitutes "obscene matter?" Neither are the West Virginia Republicans who wrote a new bill seeking to prosecute educators for spreading it.

Utah's Senator Mike Lee takes aim at pornography with new bill

The bill is Lee's third attempt at legislation curtailing online pornography.

Republican Sen. Mike Lee's pornography ban is moving forward in the Senate

Utah Senator Mike Lee's bill that would ban all pornography federally is advancing within the Senate.

Father seeks $20k in damages for lesbian book in library

A Bentonville, Ark., father of two teenage boys wants $20,000 from the city after his sons found a book on lesbian sex on a public library bookshelf.

Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene'

Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.

Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmation

Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.

Florida's Anti-Drag Bill Could Land 'Rocky Horror' Screenings in Hot Patootie

Live productions of Chicago and Hair could also be affected under the proposed legislation.

Tanzania's President Thinks Even Cows Are as Homophobic as He Is

President John Magufuli is determined to continue a regime of imprisoning men accused of being gay even if that means losing foreign aid.  

Florida Politician Supports Eradication of LGBTQ+ Community

“Damn right, we ought to do it!” he declared.

Wife of Florida Anti-Drag Lawmaker to Host ‘Sultry’ Performance Event for Nonprofit

Images of the event show women in revealing costumes — something that could be illegal under Florida state Rep. Randy Fine's proposed bill.

More Than Porn: Tumblr Affirmed Trans Youths' Identities

The newly-denuded website offered a platform for gender-nonconforming people to discuss and admire bodies.

Star of 'Ex-Gay' Org's Rebranding Video Shocked By Actual Purpose

Video producer and actress Jean Hudson says had she known, she would not have taken on the project.

Britain Unveils Banknote Honoring Gay Code-Breaker Alan Turing

The PS50 credits the man who helped win World War II.

Down to the Wire: Actual Science vs. Uganda's 'Scientists'

American scientists and even the president take on the two-page press release from supposed 'scientists' that convinced the Ugandan president to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis Issues 'Apology' After Transphobic Comments

Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming was booed during a commencement address at the University of Wyoming over the remarks.

Gay Author Slams Amazon for Selling Conversion Therapy Books

Damian Barr is speaking out against the online retail giant for profiting off a harmful practice.

Is George Will Homophobic?

Progressive columnists are taking The Washington Post's George Will to task for a recent op-ed where he argued that the Supreme Court should reject marriage equality because there has not been enough research on its "consequences."