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Trump smashed the U.S. Capitol and the White House, piercing the soul of the nation as Joe Biden predicted

Opinion: This week, watching Trump raze the "People’s House," I felt the same heartbreak as I did on January 6, writes John Casey.

Amy Sherald's trans Statue of Liberty heads to Baltimore after Smithsonian controversy

In July, Sherald cancelled an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery over disagreements about the painting, Trans Forming Liberty. Now, it and the show's other works are on their way to Baltimore.

Jillian Michaels complains on CNN that Smithsonian teaches ‘just one race’ is responsible for U.S. slavery

“I'm surprised that you’re trying to litigate who was the beneficiary of slavery and who was not,” host Abby Phillip said.

Smithsonian National Museum of African Art abruptly postpones LGBTQ+ exhibit

The show, planned to coincide with this year's WorldPride, was postponed due to budget constraints, not Donald Trump's policies, a spokeswoman says.

The White House press corps just caved to Trump, and that should terrify you

Opinion: By firing Amber Ruffin, the White House Correspondents' Association surrendered to Trump and failed in its duty to hold power accountable, writes John Casey.


Smithsonian responds after report of ending long-held drag shows following Republican angst (exclusive)

Reports found drag shows disappeared from the Smithsonian's calendar after institution leader Lonnie Bunch told House Republicans he'd "look into" them. Here's what really happened.

Smithsonian Cancels AAPI Literature Festival Leaving Trans Authors Upset

Organizers say they expect a more forthcoming answer about why the event, which included a trans and nonbinary reading room, was suddenly scrapped.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools

The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.