Michigan Just Became The 10th State To Legalize Weed In The US
While North Dakota voters rejected their own legalization measure Tuesday night, roughly one-fifth of Americans now live in a state that has legalized marijuana.
Transgender Americans Just Won A Historic Victory In Massachusetts
Voters upheld a transgender rights law by a landslide, despite a smear campaign from conservatives about "men in women's bathrooms."
Kim Davis — That Anti-Gay Clerk In Kentucky — Was Just Voted Out Of Office
Davis became a conservative hero for refusing to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling for marriage equality in 2015.
Pot Stores Could Open In DC If Democrats Win Back The House
Democrats have been itching to nix a rule that prevented the nation’s capital from proceeding with legalization.
Trump And Sessions Vowed To Punish Election “Fraud,” Raising Fears Of Voter Intimidation
The Justice Department says it’s enforcing laws that ensure the right to vote. But the president’s and attorney general’s language on Monday focused on fraud, which critics say could scare off legal voters.
Transgender Teens Could Destroy The Bathroom Predator Myth Once And For All
A trans-led campaign underway right now in Massachusetts shows how the LGBT movement can finally get out of its rut.
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.