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Anti-drag Texas lawmaker ousted for sex with drunk teen

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton resigned from office Monday, two days after an investigation committee determined he violated multiple rules by providing alcohol to and having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old member of his staff…

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The Proud Boys already have a next target: LGBT events

On Thursday, four members of the extremist group the Proud Boys were found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their role in the January 6 Capitol attack. The decision, which includes a conviction for their former leader Enrique Tarrio, could be…

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George Michael to be immortalized in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The late British musician George Michael will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. It’s the first year Michael has been eligible. To be eligible, artists must have released their first record 25 years prior. Michael…

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Turkey’s President Erdoğan bashes LGBT rights to get reelected

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan branded his opposition “pro-LGBT” at a campaign rally, saying he will “bury” them in a “ballot box”. Erdoğan held an election rally on Sunday (7 May) in Istanbul and, according to Reuters, he vowed…