News + Politics
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Macrons File Second Defamation Suit Against Candace Owens
In their Tennessee filing, the French president and first lady accuse the podcaster of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron and their marriage.
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British Court Overturns Trinidad and Tobago’s Gay Sex Ban
The Privy Council sided with LGBTQ activist Jason Jones, reversing a 2025 ruling that had reinstated criminal penalties for consensual sex between men.
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Anti-Trans Ads Turned Off Midterm Voters, Polls Find
Thirty-seven percent of midterm voters said anti-trans ads made them less likely to support the candidates who ran them.
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Librarian Sues Over Firing for Displaying Book With Trans Character
Georgia librarian LaVonnia Moore says she lost her job after letting a local family include its book choice in a summer reading display.
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Voters Back Anti-Trans Ballot Measures in Four States
The measures restrict trans students' access to sports and school facilities and limit gender-affirming surgery for minors.
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Chris Pappas Vows to Vote Against Anti-LGBTQ Judicial Nominees
U.S. Senator-elect Chris Pappas wants to ensure Trump's judicial nominees won't attempt to overturn marriage equality or undermine LGBTQ rights.
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High Court May Let Catholic Preschools Bar Kids of Gay Parents
The Archdiocese of Denver seeks an exemption from the nondiscrimination rule in Colorado's taxpayer-funded preschool program.
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Virginia Voters Repeal Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Virginia voted by a 14-point margin to repeal constitutional language denying recognition to same-sex couples.
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LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Blue Tsunami
Chris Pappas becomes the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate as LGBTQ candidates score historic victories nationwide.
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Drag Queen Raises $26,575 for Pride by Selling Bricks
Ms. Bouvèé sold 50 bricks from a rainbow crosswalk removed under DeSantis's order to support Pride celebrations in Key West and Naples.
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Girls’ Cross-Country Runners Refuse to Race Over Trans Teammate
The Camas High School protest went viral as Washington voters weigh a ballot measure banning trans girls and women from female-designated sports.
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Virginia Pastor Sues to Block Repeal of Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Pastor Ben Purves claims procedural violations should invalidate the ballot measure, even if Virginia voters approve it.
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Abdul El-Sayed Defends Trans Rights in Hostile ’60 Minutes’ Interview
Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee pushed back against Ross Douthat, framing transgender rights as constitutional freedoms.
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For LGBTQ Voters, the 2026 Midterms Are Personal
Metro Weekly readers share their fears, frustrations, and resolve as the midterms put their rights, safety, and sense of belonging into focus.
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2026 Midterms: John Riley’s Races to Watch
From Kentucky to California, a poll-closing guide to the key races that could tell the story of election night.
