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Nevada man used antigay slur in death threats to U.S. senator

John Anthony Miller admitted to a series of disturbing calls and threats against two unnamed U.S. Senators and their families.

Senator Uses a Dan Savage Quote to Attack Marriage Equality

In an argument against marriage equality, an Australian senator uses a quote from Dan Savage to explain why same-sex marriage is "unrealistic and unnatural." 

Republican Defeats Antigay Dem for Tenn. Senate Seat

Incumbent Bob Corker defeats disowned Democrat Mark Clayton.

Alabama Official Uses Bible to Defend Senate Candidate Roy Moore

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a teenager when she married Joseph, says State Auditor Jim Zeigler.

Senate Republicans Use 'Nuclear' Option to Confirm Gorsuch to Supreme Court

The GOP's decision to "go nuclear" changes longstanding rules by allowing Gorsuch's nomination to go forward on a simple majority vote in the U.S. Senate.

S.C. Sen. Links Marriage Equality to Confederate Flag

Marriage equality sanctifies 'deviant behavior' and is the work of the devil, says Sen. Lee Bright.

'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

Roy Moore Uses Racist Terms, Decries 'Sodomy'

Moore used offensive terms for Native Americans and Asian-Americans at a Sunday rally.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner admits using ‘indefensible’ antigay slurs in unearthed Reddit posts

"Today I find that stuff abhorrent," Platner told The Advocate. "And I am sorry that I ever used it.”

Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate

The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.

Woman of My Year

They called us Senator, Madame Speaker, and nappy-headed ho. Whatever. We rocked!

Lindsey Graham's Stunning Transformation From Trump Critic to Lap Dog

A new ad uses the Republican senator's own words to show "the two faces of Lindsey Graham."

Cis Male Legislator Quits After Repeatedly Using Women's Restroom

A Republican colleague accused the Colorado state senator of using the ladies' room on three seperate occassions.

Trump Lap Dog Lindsey Graham Fighting for His Political Life

Graham, who used to be a Trump critic but is now a sycophant, could lose his Senate seat to Democrat Jaime Harrison.