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Charlie Kirk says January 6 insurrectionists should have had gay sex instead of rushing the Capitol

A woman died during the January 6 insurrection and countless others were seriously injured, including Capitol police trying to protect lawmakers.

Trans woman arrested for using women's restroom in what could be a first under a Florida law

A 20-year-old resident of Illinois was taken into custody by Capital police and charged with trespassing after she tried to use a women’s restroom at the state Capitol building last month.

Gay Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Was Ready to Fight Off Mob at Capitol

Maloney and fellow representatives were set to strike back during the January 6 riot.

Seattle's Lesbian Mayor Jenny Durkan to Trump: Go Back to Your Bunker

The mayor clapped back at Donald Trump for his call for her to "take back" her city from protesters.

Lawmakers Slam Trump, Blame Him for Capitol ‘Coup’ Attempt

Elected officials from both parties have denounced his actions. 

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Transgender Insurrectionist Found Guilty, Faces 50+ Years in Prison

Jessica Watkins and other Oath Keepers were convicted Tuesday of multiple felonies for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building.

Seattle police arrest 23 during anti-trans rally clashes in LGBTQ+ neighborhood

Far-right Christian group Mayday USA held a rally in a queer part of town. It didn't go well.

Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime

The congressional staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in the room may have violated policy but committed no crime, according to Capitol Police.

Nancy Mace gets prominent foster care activist arrested on assault charges that eyewitnesses dispute

James McIntyre merely shook her hand at an event and asked her to consider trans kids before she got him arrested, witnesses said.

Heroic Lesbian Police Officer Gets Medal of Valor — From Trump

The president, who's more often undermining LGBT people, today honored one who helped save lives when a gunman attacked a congressional baseball practice.

LGBTQ Students Kicked Out of Iowa Capitol Over Restroom Use

Several students lobbying at the capitol were told they were using the wrong restroom, despite Iowa's LGBTQ-inclusive public accommodations law.

Nancy Mace calls trans people a slur after sit-ins in Capitol bathrooms

The congresswoman appeared to be taken by surprise by the protest and was seen wandering the halls of the Senate, a different building than the protestors, holding a bullhorn.

Jenner on Congressional Attack: 'Liberals Can't Even Shoot Straight'

The transgender reality star made the very questionable joke during a college Republican gathering and was greeted with cheers.

Washington Man Sentenced for Antigay Knife Attack

Troy Deacon Burns was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to attacking three gay men with a knife.

Mary Trump Isn't Ruling Out a Future Run for Office

The former first niece, who just released a new book exploring how her uncle inflamed and sustained America's racist legacy, is as refreshingly candid as ever.

This Jewish Trans Woman Sees Parallels Between U.S. and 1930s Germany

When Jews collectively said "NEVER AGAIN," they meant it, writes Rebecca Kling. That applies to American abuses at the border.

Florida gay adult film star and Proud Boy sentenced over January 6 insurrection

Steven Miles, also known as Sergeant Miles, punched a police officer and entered the Capitol through a broken window, the Department of Justice said.

Gay Trump Supporter Brandon Stratka Pleads Guilty in Capitol Riot Role

He cut a deal with the FBI after yelling at a crowd to disarm a police officer, and being reportedly turned in by his own family. 

Gay Senate Staffer Allegedly in Hearing Room Sex Video Fired

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin's office says the man no longer works in the U.S. Senate after video allegedly showing him having sex in a hearing room went viral.

Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

DNA Evidence Links 1980s Murders of D.C. Lesbian, Another Woman

A recently created DNA profile links the murders of Greta Rainey and Florence Eyssalenne, which happened two years apart in the same building, to the same suspect.