The chair of the Alabama Republican Party called two transgender Democrats "men who have mental disorders," but the two candidates for state House aren't taking the insult lying down. State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R) made the comment earlier this month during a speech to the Eastern Shore Republican
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Precious Brady-Davis, running for reelection as Commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, has a long history as an environmental and social justice advocate, with work at the Sierra Club, the Beyond Coal campaign, and now as chief strategy of...
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People on the internet may love to say “I hate gay Halloween,” but I, for one, adore a hyperspecific costume nobody will understand — you know, sort of outfit that requires cross-referenced knowledge of multiple TV shows, pop culture references, and memes to be able to visually p...
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Political ads have never exactly been renowned for their commitment to truth. It's common practice to take a single vote or an offhand remark out of context and twist it into a damning (and misleading) attack. But Republicans have taken the practice to a new level. Not only are t...
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Hunter Schafer is ready for her meet-cute. The Euphoria actress told Elle for a new cover story published Monday that, after conquering the drama, horror, and action genres, she is ready to make a transgender-led rom-com.“I would just love to see a trans girl rom-com, too,” Schaf...
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Decades ago, a gay sexologist conducted research and suggested that LGBTQ+ identities might be significantly more common than had previously been reported. Looking at this research today, the numbers he projected may be more accurate than anyone ever thought, but because of racis...
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A medical professor and an expert in psychiatry is sounding the alarm about Donald Trump's quickening mental decline, saying that Trump's mind is going so fast that he can see signs of "deterioration almost week over week." "The rate of decline is accelerating." Related Trump for...
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Used-car shopping in 2026 isn’t exactly a bargain-bin party. The average pre-owned vehicle now lists for about $27,000, so expect to pay $15,000 to $25,000 for small vehicles, $20,000 to $35,000 for midsize models, and $25,000 to $50,000-plus for large vehicles. Yikes! Compacts a...
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Six weeks ago, I had major surgery on my lumbar spine. Recovery has meant limited mobility, fatigue, medication schedules, and temporary restrictions on bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT, as they call it in the medical trade). While I was hospitalized, my cadre of fabulous frie...
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More than 3,000 people participated in a “No Kings” march and rally in D.C. on Saturday. Participants marched from Arlington National Cemetery to the Lincoln Memorial via the Memorial Bridge. The rally was designed to encourage people to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Th...
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“UNCLOSETED with Spencer Macnaughton” is a new podcast by Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ-focused nonprofit news publication. Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube // Spotify // Apple Don Lemon is one of the most well-known journalists in America. ...
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Officials in the Massachusetts town of Swampscott angered many residents last week when they announced two rainbow crosswalks were "restriped" due to "regularly scheduled maintenance." "The Town recognizes the significance these crosswalks have held for members of our community a...
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) repeatedly shouted a slur during a House committee hearing, specifically because a Democratic colleague was criticizing her for using a slur. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), the ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, was speak...
