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Report: Backroom Deals Between Supreme Court Justices Regarding LGBTQ+ Equality

Report: Backroom Deals Between Supreme Court Justices Regarding LGBTQ+ Equality

By Kilian Melloy | Mar 30, 2023

A news report drawn from an upcoming book claims that Chief Justice John Roberts, seeking to avoid an appearance of a politicized court, has made backroom deals when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights.

Watch: Conservatives Enraged Over Dylan Mulvaney Working for Kate Spade

Watch: Conservatives Enraged Over Dylan Mulvaney Working for Kate Spade

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 29, 2023

Kate Spade New York's latest partnership with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney has sparked controversy among conservative party members on social media.

Madonna Coming to Cause a Commotion in Tennessee with Tour

Madonna Coming to Cause a Commotion in Tennessee with Tour

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 27, 2023

The Pop icon announced new shows in Nashville while slamming a law restricting drag race shows in the state.

Next Victim of Culture War: the LGBTQ+ Flag

Next Victim of Culture War: the LGBTQ+ Flag

Mar 26, 2023

A Republican state senator from Tampa, FL proposes to limit to four the number of flags that can be flown at government facilities.

States' Divisions on Abortion Widen after Roe Overturned

States' Divisions on Abortion Widen after Roe Overturned

By Kimberlee Kruesi | Mar 26, 2023

During the first legislative sessions in most states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, lawmakers on both sides are dug in.

Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic

Florida Parents Say Michelangelo's 'David' is Pornographic

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 26, 2023

A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign this week after some parents complained that their sixth-grade students were shown images of Michelangelo's "David" statue in class.

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

Is Disney Hosting Gay Rights Summit to Diss DeSantis?

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 26, 2023

In a move that is sure to piss off Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney is host the "largest LGBTQ+ conference in the world" in September. Is it intentional? The event, to take place in September, is being billed as "the largest LGBTQ+ conference in the worl

Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters

Biden's Moves on Alaska Drilling, TikTok Test Young Voters

By Jonathan J.Cooper | Mar 26, 2023

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok over its Chinese ownership and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of young voters.

Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally

Trump, Facing Potential Indictment, Holds Defiant Waco Rally

By Jill Colvin and Michelle R. Price | Mar 26, 2023

Donald Trump took a defiant stance at a rally Saturday in Waco, disparaging the prosecutors investigating him and predicting his vindication as he rallied supporters.

Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community

Gottmik Calls Anti-Drag Legislation a 'Wake Up Call' for LGBTQ Community

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 25, 2023

"It's time for the LGBTQ community to wake up, says transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Gottmik. The transgender "RuPaul's Drag Race" star is speaking out against hate-centered legislation.

Trump Rallying Supporters in Waco Ahead of Possible Charges

Trump Rallying Supporters in Waco Ahead of Possible Charges

By Jill Colvin | Mar 25, 2023

A defiant Donald Trump is hoping to put on a show of force Saturday as he holds the first rally of his 2024 presidential campaign in a city made famous by deadly resistance against law enforcement.

Greene's DC Jail Visit Pulls GOP Closer to Jan. 6 Rioters

Greene's DC Jail Visit Pulls GOP Closer to Jan. 6 Rioters

By Lisa Mascaro | Mar 25, 2023

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene swept into the District of Columbia jail to check on conditions for the Jan. 6 defendants, with Republican lawmakers handshaking and high-fiving the prisoners.

Rep. George Santos Confesses to Fraud and Agrees to Pay Damages in Brazil Case

Rep. George Santos Confesses to Fraud and Agrees to Pay Damages in Brazil Case

By Emell Adolphus | Mar 25, 2023

The case in which Rep. Santos was accused of defrauding a Rio de Janeiro clerk of $1,300 in clothes and shoes is about to be settled.

Watch: Florida Rep Duped into Reciting Silly, Sexual Names

Watch: Florida Rep Duped into Reciting Silly, Sexual Names

Mar 24, 2023

A GOP Florida state representative was trolled (hilariously) at a meeting this past Monday.

Watch: Virulent, Anti-Trans Activist Michael Knowles Starred in Queer Short Film

Watch: Virulent, Anti-Trans Activist Michael Knowles Starred in Queer Short Film

Mar 22, 2023

Virulently anti-trans activist Michael Knowles's digital footprint turned up his starring role as a queer man out to bed his crush in a 2012 short film.

'Don't Say Gay' Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud

'Don't Say Gay' Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud

Mar 22, 2023

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.

GOP Leader Passes Confidence Vote after Social Media Uproar

GOP Leader Passes Confidence Vote after Social Media Uproar

Mar 22, 2023

Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally's GOP colleagues in the Senate voted 19-7 that he should keep his leadership post in the wake of revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.

Republican Bills Push Cash Bail, Subvert Democratic Changes

Republican Bills Push Cash Bail, Subvert Democratic Changes

By Harm Venhuizen | Mar 19, 2023

GOP lawmakers in states are scrambling to make it harder for defendants to get out of jail before trial after branding themselves as tough on crime in the 2022 midterm elections.

Trump Expects to Be Arrested Tuesday as DA Eyes Charges

Trump Expects to Be Arrested Tuesday as DA Eyes Charges

By Michelle L. Price and Jill Colvin | Mar 18, 2023

Donald Trump said in a social media post that he expects to be arrested Tuesday as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.

What Did Teenage Joe Biden Learn from Seeing Two Men Kissing? Not Much If His Voting Record Is to Be Believed

What Did Teenage Joe Biden Learn from Seeing Two Men Kissing? Not Much If His Voting Record Is to Be Believed

Mar 18, 2023

Why does Joe Biden forget his voting record on same sex marriage? Time and again, the avuncular President misremembers his past, but no more egregiously than he does when dealing with same sex marriage.

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