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Republican Mark Robinson says ‘wickedness’ of marriage equality will lead to pedophilia as ’next human right’

He made the anti-LGBTQ+ comments during sermons at churches. It's not the first time he's made such bigoted remarks.

Voters of Color Embrace Mail-in Option, Says HRC Survey

Substantial percentages of voters of color overall and LGBTQ ones say it's a good option for safety and avoiding voter suppression.

Stacey Abrams Admits Election Loss, Remains Defiant

Abrams acknowledged that Brian Kemp will be Georgia's next governor but continued to accuse him of voter suppression.

Trump Is Talking About Voter Intimidation

The Republican nominee asked his followers to patrol polling places.

Black Queer Lawmaker Arrested in Georgia Vows to Fight On

State Rep. Park Cannon was arrested for knocking on Gov. Brian Kemp's door as he signed a bill restricting voting rights.

For Black Women, Being Called the Democrats' 'Backbone' Is No Compliment

Black women helped defeat Roy Moore, but they don't want to be anyone's backbone but their own, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

Op-ed: Time To Update Our Flag

Bishop Gene Robinson says the LGBT Pride flag is clearly missing two crucial colors.

The GOP Is Dying. The Only Way They Can Win Is by Cheating

Battling Republican-led voter suppression should be a rallying cry for every LGBTQ+ American.

Trump's Pick for Civil Rights Enforcer Defended HB 2

John Gore, chosen as assistant attorney general for civil rights, also defended voter suppression laws.

WATCH: 'Voting While Trans' Helps Navigate Voter ID laws

More than 25,000 transgender people could be denied the right to vote in November, thanks to a spate of voter ID laws across the country. The National Center for Transgender Equality has launched a public awareness campaign called Voting While Trans to combat the voter-suppression efforts.

Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Is First to March in Atlanta Pride

Stacey Abrams marched with LGBTQ citizens while her opponent paraded on with  antigay policies.

Pose's Angelica Ross Had to Train Staff to Open Georgia Polling Place

Complications with the Peach State's new voting system led to long lines during its primary.

Obama's Win Prop. 8's Loss?

It's nerve-wracking in the Boiler Room, and No on 8 volunteers are wondering: Could Obama's win be Prop 8's loss? "He's got a little too much good news a little too early," mutters one guy. No on 8 volunteers fear that with the election all but won for Barack Obama, California Democrats who would have otherwise waited in line after polls closed might be inclined to call it a night -- bad news for Prop. 8.

Voter Suppression Effort Targets Transgender People

A group called True the Vote is training volunteers to target transgender voters as sources of fraud, says the National Center for Transgender Equality.

LGBTQ+ Folks Praise Stacey Abrams's Work Against Voter Suppression

The former gubernatorial candidate is being heralded for leading the charge to turn Georgia blue. 

Energizing the Black LGBTQ+ Vote in Swing State Michigan

An LGBTQ+ center in Detroit is working to combat voter suppression in a state Trump narrowly won in 2016.

WATCH: Zach Quinto Warns 'Voting Makes You Gay'

Out actors Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch, Neil Patrick Harris, Zachary Quinto and Andy Cohen are turning voter suppression tactics back on the Republicans so fond of using them.

Trump '16 Campaign Employed Elaborate Plot to Suppress Black Vote

The president used Facebook and other platforms to discourage Black voters from going to the polls.

Rachel Maddow Versus the Poll Watchers

Rachel Maddow says Donald Trump's interest in poll watching is a nightmare for the Republican Party.

Trans Voters Will Be Disenfranchised in 2020 Unless We Take Action

Democratic candidates need to make voting access a priority.