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Viktor Orbán won't be the last anti-LGBTQ+ strongman to topple

Opinion: American conservatives applauded and emulated the Hungarian prime minister's anti-liberalism playbook. His electoral ousting sends a message that the international political winds may be changing, writes Josh Ackley.

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Opinion: After arriving in detention, Edafe Okporo built a life in the U.S. His story reveals what America still gets wrong about LGBTQ asylum seekers.

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Viktor Orbán won't be the last anti-LGBTQ+ strongman to topple

Opinion: American conservatives applauded and emulated the Hungarian prime minister's anti-liberalism playbook. His electoral ousting sends a message that the international political winds may be changing, writes Josh Ackley.

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

U.S. military pilots, lawyers, and cyber specialists are being sidelined by the Pentagon while still collecting pay.

Eric Swalwell’s governor bid is collapsing as top Democrats turn on him

After sexual assault revelations surfaced, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and California Rep. Robert Garcia are calling for their colleague in Congress to exit the race.

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The plan casts opposition to “traditional values” as terrorism and raises fears of political targeting.

Kentucky’s Democratic governor will receive a national allyship award after repeatedly vetoing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in a Republican-controlled state.

Opinion: After arriving in detention, Edafe Okporo built a life in the U.S. His story reveals what America still gets wrong about LGBTQ asylum seekers.

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The new law requires disclosure within 72 hours and allows lawsuits up to $100,000 per violation.

Opinion: American conservatives applauded and emulated the Hungarian prime minister's anti-liberalism playbook. His electoral ousting sends a message that the international political winds may be changing, writes Josh Ackley.

U.S. military pilots, lawyers, and cyber specialists are being sidelined by the Pentagon while still collecting pay.

After sexual assault revelations surfaced, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and California Rep. Robert Garcia are calling for their colleague in Congress to exit the race.

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