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Florida man who threatened judge over 'don't say gay' suit gets five-year sentence

Stephen Jay Thorn, a retired teacher, was incensed that the judge dismissed a challenge to the law and made light of bullying.

The misogynistic motormouth of JD Vance is the gift that keeps on giving

In a contest of running mouths, JD Vance is giving Trump a run for his money as he keeps up his insidious comments about childless women and children, writes John Casey.

JD Vance wants gay tech billionaire Peter Thiel to fund Trump-Vance campaign

Thiel, who supported Trump in 2016, has said he wouldn't donate to any campaign this year, although he could change his mind.

New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing

The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.

5 key takeaways from Kamala Harris's first media interview as the Democratic nominee for president

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sat for their first interview with CNN. Here's what they said.

JD Vance once trashed a lesbian teachers' union president as a childless indoctrinator brainwashing kids

“If she wants to brainwash and destroy the minds of children, she should have some of her own and leave ours the hell alone,” Vance said of Randi Weingarten, who is a stepmother.

Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls

Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.

Ohio Republican could face disqualification under name change law aimed at trans candidates

Republican State Rep. Tex Fischer could be disqualified under the same law used to disqualify a transgender candidate, or even possibly removed from his seat.

Larry Hogan, Maryland GOP Senate candidate, evades gay constituent's question when asked about his record

His record as Maryland's governor shows that he is no friend to the LGBTQ+ community, according to political insiders in the state.

Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday

The National Trans Visibility March will highlight the need for illumination, education, and advocacy for transgender people.

RFK Jr. drops out of presidential race, endorses Trump

Kennedy, a conspiracy-minded anti-vaccine activist with a bizarre history, had been running for president as an independent.

‘Let’s get to business’: ranking the top 10 stars and their best quotes from DNC 2024

Everything from McDonald's to childless cat ladies, Black jobs, Fox News, and first impressions.

HRC's Kelley Robinson to DNC: We fight for LGBTQ+ freedom “without exception”

Robinson delivered a stirring speech on a day that spotlighted LGBTQ+ rights.

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Kamala Harris?

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Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Five things to look out for at night 2 of the Democratic convention

The Obamas, the first gentleman and “the Bern” are on tap tonight, but the crowd might be tapped out after a wild and long first night.

Rachel Maddow warns of the possibility of a stolen election this November

In a New York Times column, the out MSNBC host worries about Republican efforts to fail to certify a Kamala Harris victory.

As the Democratic convention begins, this is why Kamala and Coach Walz are a runaway train

Absent an unforeseen catastrophe, and God knows this election has been full of surprises, the upcoming election should be historic, writes John Casey.

Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

What is the Democratic National Convention? A brief history of its battles, protests, and celebrations

It's been going on since 1832. Here's what it's all about.