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June 9, 2023
Tori Otten
Two States With Zero LGBTQ Lawmakers Are Rapidly Passing Anti-Queer Laws
A new report shows the lack of representation on the local level, and how it affects policy.
June 8, 2023
Tori Otten
A Compendium of Statements That St. Peter Might Be Asking Pat Robertson to Explain
Farewell to a man who blamed LGBTQ people and people of color for virtually everything.
June 8, 2023
Melissa Gira Grant
The Origins of the Right’s War on Target
Target has put up Pride displays since 2015. What’s so different about this year?
June 6, 2023
Tori Otten
Democratic Congresswoman Rips Anti-Trans GOP Witness: “Do You Actually Believe This Garbage?”
Becca Balint is tired.
June 6, 2023
Tori Otten
Florida Judge Blocks Extreme Anti-Trans Law: “Gender Identity Is Real”
The law banning gender-affirming care for minors has been temporarily blocked.
June 5, 2023
Tori Otten
Nikki Haley Really Thinks the “Women’s Issue of Our Time” Is Trans Kids Playing Sports
The Republican presidential candidate used her CNN town hall to scapegoat trans kids.
June 2, 2023
Prem Thakker
Elon Musk Calls to Imprison Therapists Helping Trans Kids
The Twitter CEO suggested throwing the medical professionals in jail, shortly after vowing to lobby for the criminalization of gender-affirming care.
June 2, 2023
Prem Thakker
Elon Musk Personally Elevates Transphobic Video Originally Flagged as Hate Speech
“Every parent should watch this,” said the man disowned by his trans daughter.
June 1, 2023
Tori Otten
Montana Library Cancels Trans Speaker for Fear of Punishment Under Anti-Drag Law
The drag bans were never just about drag. This was the intended effect.
June 1, 2023
Tori Otten
Pentagon Kicks Off Pride Month by Canceling Drag Show at Air Force Base
Happy Pride!
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
If Right-Wingers Want to Boycott “Woke” Companies, Add This AR-15 Manufacturer to the List
If all it takes is a DEI director or a celebration of Pride to be woke, the list of companies the right should boycott is actually quite long.
May 31, 2023
Melissa Gira Grant
How to Stop Neo-Nazis From Crashing Pride Month
The far right is mobilizing against LGBTQ events. But activists are getting ready as well.
May 30, 2023
Tori Otten
2024 GOP Nominees Are Speaking at Moms for Liberty Summit, in Open Embrace of Far Right
It’s clear where the Republican Party is headed.
May 30, 2023
Alex Shephard
The Right’s War on Brands Is Stupid and Terrifying
The anti-LGBTQ attacks of Bud Light and Target are no mere boycotts—the aim is to intimidate companies into submission.
May 26, 2023
Prem Thakker
Matt Walsh Is Selling Plush Toys of Himself in a Diaper “for Your Kids to Play With”
The far-right commentator has led the charge about LGBTQ people grooming kids. Now he’s selling this monstrosity.
May 25, 2023
Tori Otten
Louisiana Republican Breaks Ranks to Kill Anti-Trans Bill, Says He Doesn’t Care What Other People Say
Fred Mills is completely unbothered by the right’s outrage over his vote.
May 24, 2023
Prem Thakker
Florida Man Known for Threatening Teachers and Gay Kids Thinks He Can Be President
Ron DeSantis has officially declared his run for president
May 24, 2023
Tori Otten
Montana’s New Anti-Drag Law Is So Vaguely Worded It Could Target Dolly Parton
The radical drag ban has officially been signed into law.
May 22, 2023
Tori Otten
Nebraska Governor Signs Radical Bill Banning Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
A fun one-two punch of losing bodily autonomy.
May 22, 2023
Tori Otten
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Who Loves Demonizing Drag Queens, Now Defends Drag-Wearing Boyfriend
The Georgia representative has built a career demonizing drag queens and queer people generally. Oh how the turntables.
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