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Maine Gov. Janet Mills hits back after Trump sues state for transgender sports policies

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ cabinet: An in-depth look

Trump's 2.0 cabinet is a cast of characters from right-wing television and MAGA politics. Here are their LGBTQ+ rights records.

Trump Administration Demanded 4-H Stop Protecting LGBTQ Youth

An Iowa director got fired for demanding 4-H ignore alt-right demands and welcome all members. 

GOP Senator Considers Blocking School Meal Funding Over LGBTQ+ Rights

Sen. Roger Marshall said he may obstruct the funds due to new guidance by the Biden administration that bans LGBTQ+ discrimination in programs receiving federal nutrition funds.

The Time Cindy Hyde-Smith Went Nuclear Over a Gay Commitment Ceremony

As Mississippi agriculture commissioner, the now-senator objected to the hosting of a commitment ceremony on state-owned property.

Trump officials kill federal research on safer period products over mention of transgender men

The study is meant to improve health during menstruation.

Trump Nominee Sam Clovis Links Marriage Equality to Pedophilia

And he's a birther and a climate change denier, yet he's nominated to be the Department of Agriculture's top scientist.

Justice Dept. pulls 'nonessential' funds from Maine prison system over trans inmate housed with women

Attorney General Pam Bondi made the announcement on Fox & Friends.

NOM Ally Steve King Wins Tough Congressional Race in Iowa

He faced a difficult reelection challenge after redistricting.

Anti-LGBTQ Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith Wins Mississippi Senate Race

Hyde-Smith, who also has a history of problematic racial remarks, bested Mike Espy, who would have been the state's first black U.S. senator since Reconstruction.

Clinton's VP Possibilities and Their LGBT Rights Records

The short list includes strong and middling supporters, plus an unknown quantity.

Maine sues Trump administration for funding freeze over policy on transgender student athletes

Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.

Cindy Hyde-Smith's Opponent Wants an Apology for 'Hanging' Remark

Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith showed her true colors when she said she would attend a public lynching. 

Still Trying to Portray Trump as an LGBT Advocate? Here Are Some Facts

Some continue to try to paint the president as being on our side. Then how is his team worse than anything we've ever seen before?

Trump Deals a Blow to Michelle Obama, All Women

Trump is dismantling the work of the former First Lady as he continues to assail women. 

Pete Buttigieg Remains a Hot Commodity on the Campaign Trail

But why has the out Transportation secretary become the most requested surrogate leading up to the midterms?

Pete Buttigieg Opens Up About the Ohio Train Disaster

While the criticism of his actions is fair, he says, the critics are mostly not.

Antigay Iowa Lawmaker to Investigate LGBT Youth Event

Supporters of the Iowa Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth say right-wing forces are on a 'witch hunt' against it.

Antigay Watch List: Winners and Losers

When it comes to this list of homophobic candidates, voters passed on electing a few of the most wacky. But the familiar faces of many villains return.

Rush Limbaugh on the Attack of the Lesbian Farmers

The far-right radio host thinks the Agriculture Department's outreach to rural LGBT people is a conspiracy to destroy conservative communities. 

GOP Pol: God 'Appalled' by U.S. Opposition to Ugandan Antigay Law

'What must God think of our country?' asks Glenn Grothman, an ultraconservative Wisconsin state legislator now seeking a congressional seat.