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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.
May 19, 2023
Tori Otten
Nebraska Passes Double-Whammy Bill Banning Abortion and Trans Kids’ Health Care
The bill is expected to be signed into law by Republican Governor Jim Pillen.
May 19, 2023
Tori Otten
Nebraska Lawmaker Calls Out Republicans for Hating Trans People More Than They Love Their Families
Megan Hunt, who has been leading a weeks-long filibuster in Nebraska, called it as it is.
May 18, 2023
Tori Otten
Ron DeSantis’s Drag Ban Is Already Killing Pride Events in Florida
Pride in Florida this year will look very different.
May 18, 2023
Tori Otten
Florida Traffic Sign Reads “Kill All Gays,” as State Completely Demolishes Queer Rights
Police noticed the sign the same day that Ron DeSantis signed multiple bills infringing on LGBTQ rights.
May 18, 2023
Prem Thakker
Wisconsin Teacher to Be Fired After Complaining About “Rainbowland” Song Ban
A Wisconsin schoolteacher is being punished for trying to have her students sing a popular song by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus.
May 17, 2023
Tori Otten
Ron DeSantis Signs Drag Ban So Extreme It Could Cancel All Pride Parades in the State
The bill is so vaguely worded that Pride in Florida this year is sure to look different.
May 17, 2023
Tori Otten
Ron DeSantis Signs Law Allowing Trans Kids to Be Taken From Their Families
The state can now kidnap kids in Florida.
May 11, 2023
Tori Otten
It’s Now Legal in Florida for Doctors to Deny Health Care to Anyone If They Feel Like It
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a dangerous bill that would give virtually any health care provider (including insurance companies) the right to deny care.
May 8, 2023
Tori Otten
Republicans’ War on Wokeness is Now Coming for PBS
In Oklahoma, the Republican governor is accusing the public broadcaster of indoctrinating children.
May 4, 2023
Tori Otten
Florida Passes Bill Allowing Trans Kids to Be Taken From Their Families
Florida Republicans have sent the kidnapping bill to Ron DeSantis to sign.
May 3, 2023
Prem Thakker
A Q&A With the Iowa Teen Who Yelled “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” at the Governor
Clementine Springsteen went viral for calling out Kim Reynolds’s anti-trans record. But she has a lot more to say.
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