Gay Republican found liable of sexually harassing two men faces calls to resign
Democratic legislators in Florida want 48-year-old Republican state Rep. Fabian Basabe (who once claimed to be gay) to resign after a July 1…
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Craig Thier says experience, civility are key to Rehoboth’s future
(Editor’s note: This is the third installment in a three-part series profiling the candidates for mayor of Rehoboth Beach, Del.: Commissione…
Democrats demand Pete Hegseth share evidence his new testosterone program is safe & beneficial
In a Friday letter, Senate Democrats demanded more information on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new testosterone screening program, which…
"Sinister": Lindsey Graham's sister makes surprising move in bid to win a Senate seat
After Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) passed away earlier this month, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) picked Graham's younger sister – Dar…
Lauren Boebert introduced a trans military ban in the House. Democrats united & stopped her.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) introduced an amendment to ban transgender people from openly serving in the military, but all House …
Is the Metro safe for riders?
I was inside Benning Road train station in April waiting for my train with two friends on the way to school. It usually took me 25-30 minute…
Polish president vetoes bills to recognize same-sex couples
The president of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, vetoed two bills last week that would have extended recognition to same-sex couples. The bills woul…
Remember Boise's surprising response after Idaho tried ban the city from flying Pride flags?
The city of Boise won't take "no" for an answer. Republicans said no Pride flags, so the mayor responded with Pride "wraps." Just days after…
LGBTQ 'human rights crisis is unfolding in Puerto Rico'
An activist from Puerto Rico who spoke at a Congressional Hispanic Caucus briefing last week in D.C. said anti-LGBTQ laws and policies have …
GOP senator pledges to block Trump nominees if White House doesn't fund HIV prevention
Republican Sen. John Cornyn (TX) threatened on Monday to block two of President Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ ambassadorial nominees unless the…
Right-wing coffeeshop review-bombed & protested over sign calling trans women an ableist slur
After online backlash, 2nd Base Espresso, a "bikini barista" drive-through coffee stand in Spokane, Washington, removed its outdoor public-f…
Shocking video shows violent mob chasing & attacking trans woman on street
In Indonesia this week, viral video captured one of a number of brazen attacks by a vigilante group dedicated to eradicating LGBTQ+ people i…