Trump Is Planning A New Rule To Let Federal Contractors Fire Employees For Religious Reasons
Previous presidents have banned discrimination and allowed a very narrow exemption for religious reasons. Now President Donald Trump is planning to expand that loophole.
The White House Confirms, Yup, It’s Been Running A Marijuana Committee
The admission comes after BuzzFeed News uncovered the committee’s existence and reported on its requests for negative information on marijuana.
Texas Just Said In Court That A Black Girl Had To Stand For The Pledge Of Allegiance
India Landry sued after she was expelled from school. Texas law says that students have to have a parent’s permission to sit during the pledge.
Jeff Sessions Just Intensified His Attack On Judges Who Keep Blocking The Trump Administration
The attorney general complained about “judges acting outside the bounds of their authority.”
A Colorado Senator Slammed Trump's Anti-Pot Committee
“The Trump administration has further eroded any credibility it has on this issue,” said Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet.
Inside The Trump Administration’s Secret War On Weed
The Marijuana Policy Coordination Committee wants to counteract positive marijuana messages and identify problems with state legalization initiatives, according to documents obtained by BuzzFeed News.
The Trump Administration Has Charged 19 Foreigners With Illegal Voting
The cases are part of the Justice Department’s moves to curb voter fraud. Trump has greatly exaggerated the practice.
The Country's Top LGBT Group Is Campaigning Against A Queer Democratic Woman, And Some People Are Pissed
The Human Rights Campaign is endorsing and campaigning for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Trump Is Giving Federal Contractors A “Religious Exemption” For Discrimination
The Department of Labor’s directive applies to millions of people who work for companies that do business with the federal government.
That Same Christian Baker In Colorado Is Back In Court — This Time For Turning Away A Transgender Customer
She wanted a blue and pink birthday cake.
A Republican Congressman Seeking Reelection Once Compared Gay People To "Rapists" And Other Criminals
Rep. Jason Lewis of Minnesota made the claims when he hosted a radio show in 2013. Now he’s running for reelection.
Senate Democrats Want Answers From Jeff Sessions Over Repealed Memos On Racial Diversity In Schools
The lawmakers asked the attorney general and the Education Department to hand over records.
The Justice Department Is Keeping Secrets About Its New Religious Liberty Task Force
Officials haven't answered questions about who’s on it, when it meets, or whether it will be public.
A Member Of Trump’s Voter Commission Just Said The White House’s Voter Fraud Claims Were "False"
He published a library of records online Friday to back up his conclusion.
A Federal Court Just Ruled Against Trump On Sanctuary Cities, But It Also Could Delight Jeff Sessions
The 9th Circuit agreed with a lower court that the order is unconstitutional, but rejected making the injunction apply nationwide.
Jeff Sessions Joined A “Lock Her Up” Chant In Front Of High School Students
The attorney general — the country’s top law enforcement official — joined the call to imprison Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Trump Campaigned For President Attacking Immigrants. Here Are All The Ways He’s Done It In Office.
From travel bans to scrapping Obama-era programs.
Republicans In Congress Just Advanced A Bill To Protect Anti-Gay Adoption Agencies
The House Appropriations Committee approved the amendment Wednesday. Next, it goes to the full House.
We Made A List Of All The Anti-LGBT Stuff Trump Has Done As President
The White House claims Trump is "supportive of LGBTQ rights.” Here's a list of the actions his administration has taken to roll back those rights.
Poll Finds Gay Men And Older LGBT People Are Most Opposed To A Brown Stripe In The Pride Flag To Represent People Of Color
But LGBT people of color, younger LGBT folks, and queer and transgender people are more likely to support the change.