Politics · Jul 20
Gold Trump statue near the Capitol draws ridicule and Bible comparisons
The 12-foot installation, said to be funded by cryptocurrency investors, appeared on the National Mall and quickly became a target for online mockery.
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Politics · Jul 20
Florida Democrats demand Basabe’s resignation after jury finds he liable in harassment case
A Tallahassee jury ordered Rep. Fabian Basabe to pay $450,000 to two former staffers who accused him of sexual harassment and other misconduct.
Politics · Jul 20
Idaho parents link anti-trans laws to their daughter’s suicide
Elyse Thorpe and Joseph Pollard say their 16-year-old daughter, May Pollard, felt the strain of Idaho’s restrictions on trans youth and the wider political attacks around her.
Politics · Jul 20
How anti-trans policy fights are widening into a broader attack on bodily autonomy
A commentary argues that recent court and policy moves targeting trans people are also being used to weaken long-standing sex-discrimination protections for women and others.
Politics · Jul 20
Hunter Biden’s podcast remarks revive online attacks on GOP figures
During an appearance on the progressive podcast I’ve Had It, Hunter Biden made crude, unverified comments about Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley and Mike Johnson while discussing Washington’s political culture.
Politics · Jul 20
Federal agencies draw ridicule after posting AI memes targeting trans people and immigrants
The White House and Department of Education shared graphic-style posts that mixed racial caricatures, sports imagery and anti-trans messaging, prompting widespread mockery online.
Politics · Jul 20
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister with a long LGBTQ+ rights record
The new prime minister has backed same-sex marriage, trans recognition reforms and conversion therapy bans, though his past engagement with the LGB Alliance has drawn criticism.
Online · Jul 20
TikTok Tucker Carlson parody helps trans creator finance facial feminization surgery
The creator behind a viral series of Carlson-as-toddler videos said donations from that success helped cover facial feminization surgery and recovery.
Politics · Jul 20
LGBTQ+ charity urges Andy Burnham to keep equality protections at the heart of government
Rachel Williams of Manchester-based The Proud Trust has written an open letter to the new prime minister, calling for political courage as LGBTQ+ young people face renewed pressure.
Politics · Jul 20
Mary Trump says her uncle is dodging blame after Texas flood tragedy
The clinical psychologist criticized Donald Trump’s response to the deadly floods in Texas, saying he treats accountability as an attack.
Politics · Jul 20
Poland’s president vetoes law offering limited rights to unmarried couples
Karol Nawrocki rejected legislation backed by Donald Tusk’s coalition that would have created Poland’s first legal recognition of same-sex relationships.
News · Jul 19
Trump lashes out after CBS interview question about manifesto allegation
Norah O’Donnell asked Donald Trump whether a line in a suspect’s manifesto referred to him, prompting a sharp denial and an attack on the journalist.
Politics · Jul 19
Trump’s dehumanizing rhetoric and the danger of scapegoating trans people
An LGBTQ Nation essay argues that stereotypes can fuel hostility and violence, drawing parallels from Nazi propaganda to modern political attacks.
Politics · Jul 19
Vance’s Bluesky debut sparks swift backlash and mass blocking from users
The vice president joined the platform with a post about gender-affirming care and quickly became the most-blocked account in Bluesky’s history, according to Clearsky.
News · Jul 18
Phoenix leather bar gets liquor license after billionaire neighbor’s months-long challenge
The Arizona State Liquor Board approved the Barracks with a condition requiring a change to its ownership structure within 90 days.
Politics · Jul 18
Trump’s record and the state of U.S. democracy come under sharp critique in LGBTQ Nation essay
A commentary published by LGBTQ Nation argues that the country has weathered crises before, but says Donald Trump and MAGA politics are testing democratic institutions in new ways.
Politics · Jul 18
Michigan GOP lawmaker freezes after Democrat asks if he is trans at hearing
A tense exchange over anti-trans sports bills briefly derailed a Michigan House committee hearing before Republicans moved the measures forward.
Politics · Jul 17
Jens Spahn faces backlash after surrogacy birth draws scrutiny over prior ban support
The conservative German lawmaker and his husband announced the birth of their son in the United States, reigniting debate over surrogacy and political consistency in Germany.