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Florida man partially paralyzed after neighbor allegedly shot him and used anti-LGBTQ+ slurs

A man in Florida was left partially paralyzed after an incident his friends call "a violent crime perpetrated by a hate-filled neighbor."

The 10 states that have passed pro-LGBTQ+ bills — or defeated the most anti-LGBTQ+ ones — in 2025

Liberal states stand out for passage of supportive laws, while the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced in some conservative ones means many bills died there.

Candace Owens denied entry into Australia over fear she'd incite 'violent or radical action'

Candace Owens still won't be able to enter Australia and now must cover the government's legal costs after losing her appeal.

Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes identifies as 'unapologetically woke' 'left-wing dyke'

In a recent late-night appearance, Margolyes said that, among other things, she won't apologize for how much she loves being a lesbian.

Anti-trans campaign against Spanberger in Va. governor race is failing. Poll shows why: people don't care

A new poll released in the Virginia governor's race shows that the anti-trans attack ads led by Republican Earle-Sears are failing: Spanberger is up 10 points, and people don't care about trans issues.

WorldPride attendance in D.C. falls short of expectations; Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ actions likely to blame

WorldPride was still a celebration of resilience in the face of hostility, organizers say.

When shooters are MAGA and anti-LGBTQ+, the right suddenly loses its appetite for conspiracy theories

Opinion: A trans roommate becomes a national scandal, but MAGA shooters barely make the news, writes John Casey.

Heritage Foundation uses false data to smear trans people as school shooters

The far-right think tank claims half of school shootings are by trans people. That's not true.

7 of Ryan Walters's most heinous anti-LGBTQ+ quotes

The homophobic, transphobic Oklahoma schools superintendent is leaving to take a position fighting teachers' unions. Here are some of his "greatest hits."

The fall of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the questions around his resignation

Opinion: Walters deserves what he’s getting: obscurity, irrelevance, and hopefully a long, silent fade into nothingness, writes John Casey.

Donald Trump bizarrely blames transgender rights for looming government shutdown

After cancelling a meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, the president issued a list of reasons that mentioned gender-affirming care for minors, trans sports participation, and "transgender operations for everybody."

Ryan Walters wants Turning Point chapters in Oklahoma high schools — or will he resign before it happens?

Some news outlets are reporting that the far-right superintendent of public instruction may resign as early as this week.

Virginia Republican attacks Democrat leading governor’s race with Trumpy ’they/them’ ad

The commercial echoes language Donald Trump's campaign used during the 2024 election.

French president and wife to present evidence in court that first lady is a cisgender woman

This will come in a defamation suit Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed against right-wing influencer Candace Owens, who claimed Brigitte was born with male sex characteristics and is therefore transgender.

Some Michigan GOPers want to outlaw online porn — plus depictions of trans people or drag

The lead sponsor is Rep. Josh Schriver, who has tried to overturn marriage equality and classify abortion as homicide.

Utah Gov. Cox is 'calmed' by Kirk's words, but a generation has been indoctrinated by his rhetoric of hate

Opinion: Kirk’s false mythology will be carried forward by young people who grew up on his rhetoric, emboldened by a president who thrives on division, writes John Casey.

Texas A&M professor fired over discussion of gender identity

Melissa McCoul's firing comes after disciplinary action against administrators.

U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace, Sara Jacobs spar over trans rights and 'boob jobs' as gender-affirming care

Mace couldn't stand that Jacobs pointed out that cisgender people benefit from gender-affirming care too.

After Charlie Kirk's death, Trump Jr. falsely claims trans people more dangerous than al-Qaeda

He spread the big lie on The Megyn Kelly Show on the anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Kelly agreed.

Who was Charlie Kirk, the far-right activist killed Wednesday?

Kirk and his Turning Point USA group rose to prominence in the era of Donald Trump.

Charlie Kirk’s murder proves America has crossed a bridge to hell, with the road to peace not on the horizon

Opinion: Kirk’s death will not be the last. Instead, it portends the future of a country that will continue to be soaked in more blood, writes John Casey.