Tammy Baldwin to Marco Rubio: Marriage Equality Bill Is Not 'Stupid'

Meet Garrett Ziegler.He’s the anti-LGBTQ ex-Trump aide who tried to sic the MAGA militia on the family members of purported FBI agents who raided Mar-a-Lago last week by posting their personal information, including the names of their children, on the far-right social media platforms Telegram and Truth Social.Garrett Ziegler who is leaking the data on the FBI agents who were are on duty at Mar-A-Largo pic.twitter.com/V2xbLdDxQR— WHO'S THE MOLE ?????? ?SLAVA UKRAINI? (@schwanderer) August 13, 2022“This is one of the two feds who signed the ‘Receipt for Property’ form, which detailed—at a very high level—the fishing expedition that the FBI performed at Mar-a-Lago,” the 26-year-old posted, along with the FBI agents’ date of birth, work emails, and links to their alleged family members’ social media accounts, including children.“Hope he doesn’t get a good night’s sleep for the rest of 2022,” he responded to another person’s Truth Social post that included photos of one of the alleged FBI officials who signed off on the inventory receipts on the warrant.Related: Mary Trump thinks she knows who tipped off the FBI about her crazy uncle and, no, it’s not MelaniaThe posts, which were a potential violation the first federal statute (18 U.S.Code §119), which makes it illegal to knowingly release to the public the restricted personal information of a covered person or their family member, were taken down shortly after Ziegler published them, but not before they were widely circulated among the MAGA mob.But since karma’s a b*tch, after doxxing alleged FBI agents, Ziegler himself was doxxed when regular, law-abiding citizens who don’t peddle in hate, conspiracy theories, or domestic terrorism learned about what he had done and posted

D.C. police on Aug. 11 charged a 46-year-old D.C. man with assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with incident earlier this month in which lesbian activist Aiyi’nah Ford said she was hit in the head three times with the metal legs of a barstool wielded by a man yelling anti-gay names at her.

died over the weekend after a devastating single car crash in which she sustained a severe brain injury. She was 53 year old.

< 1 min read The largest amateur rugby union tournament in the world, The Bingham Cup, kicks off this week in Ottawa Canada with players from more than 20 countries taking the field in the competition’s 10th edition.

Watch below.Sam, the boy in the video, loves painting his nails and sewing. His obvious delight at receiving the sewing machine has melted hearts.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and stylish. Netflix’s latest film, Do Revenge, wants you to know that.

Conservative nutjob Tudor Dixon is terrified of drag queens, but, if you ask us, her past life as a horror movie actress is much, much scarier.According to her website, the 45-year-old mother of four, who nabbed the GOP nomination for governor in Michigan earlier this month, wants to ban schools from talking about anything LGBTQ-related, police what bathrooms trans kids use, and “protect young girls from being forced to compete against biological boys” in sports. She also thinks Donald Trump is God, drag queens are Satan, abortion is murder, and the 2020 election was rigged.Related: This gay-hating GOP nominee once worked for Rosie O’Donnell and starred in a zombie golden shower filmPrior to her recent foray into politics, Dixon was an aspiring horror movie actress.

With just a month to go before their big day, Desirie White and Jess Dowd, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, were shocked to receive an email from their baker canceling on them because baking a cake for a same-sex couple goes against “my fidelity to the God of Scripture.”

Colorado's Rep. Lauren Boebert has remained uncharacteristically silent following the release of a 911 call regarding a incident with her family and her neighbors.Police in Garfield County, Colo., released 911 calls from Boebert's neighbors who complained her kids were speeding on the street and her husband had driven drunk and over a neighbor's mailbox.Deputies received several calls asking for assistance after the August 4 altercation, according to the Denver Post.The audio recording indicates how urgently the neighbors demanded assistance dealing with the Boebert family, despite no charges being filed and the parties being able to resolve their dispute among themselves.A neighbor says he asked the congresswoman's son to slow down when he saw him driving a Razor dune buggy down the street, which escalated into a dispute when Jayson Boebert, the congresswoman's husband, went through the neighborhood to confront his neighbors for engaging the son."He's going like 50 miles an hour, and this is a residential lane, there's kids.

Scotland has become the first country in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.

Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.

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Former Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Ross Lynch is giving fans chills of their own thanks to a viral TikTok clip.Lynch and his brother Rocky are currently on tour with their band, The Driver Era, and from the looks of it they put on quite the show.On Thursday, TikTok user @allielbrown posted a video of a shirtless Ross singing on stage. It’s since racked up over two million views, and not because everyone loves the song.ross lynch, everybody.

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As the highly-anticipated return of the Rose of Tralee quickly approaches, host Dáithí Ó Sé has said that the competition “is for everyone” and that he “can’t wait” to have a Trans woman participating.  “I mean could you imagine the conversation?” he continued. “I think it would be hugely positive to get to hear about […]

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland (YAP) is to launch a comprehensive new LGBTQ+ dictionary designed by young queer people to help others better understand some of the terminologies surrounding gender and sexuality. The group, calling themselves the Good Trouble Troop, came together in 2021 to discuss what is missed when people don’t understand the language around […]

Officials within the Department of Justice are set to conduct a public consultation surrounding the overturning of historical criminal convictions for homosexuality. The move comes after Minister for Justice Helen McEntee received final plans from an expert working group that examined how the State could overturn these charges that occurred under laws that have since […]

West Virginia senator called a trans activist's statement about childhood rape—read out during a debate on an abortion bill—"pathetic" in an email.Ash Orr, 32, said they emailed Mike Azinger on July 31 to share their dismay at comments he made on the West Virginia Senate floor after Democratic Sen. Mike Caputo read Orr's statement recalling how they had feared becoming pregnant after being raped twice by the age of 10.Hours later, Orr receive a response, reviewed by Newsweek, where Azinger denied knowing about the statement Caputo read out on Orr's behalf, but described it as "pathetic.""The arrogance of some people: why do you assume I know about your pathetic statement Capito [sic] read on the floor?" Azinger wrote in the email, which was marked as being sent from the senator's iPhone.Azinger has been contacted for comment, and Newsweek is still looking into the veracity of the statement."You were born a female and always—always—will be a female," he added.

D.C. native and award-winning comedian Sampson McCormick will perform in a series of shows from Thursday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Aug. 27 at the DC Comedy Loft. 

The Vatican’s newspaper L’Osservatore Romano reported that during the weekly papal audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 10, Pope Francis met with a fourth group of transgender people who are staying in a church on the outskirts of Rome.

All Imani wanted to do was to play football. But Kenyan fans, gossiping about her sexuality, had other ideas.

Micro Rainbow is the frontline organisation that has supported and welcomed 82 LGBTQ+ people to the UK from Afghanistan and their family members over the last twelve months.

Senate insiders are bullish on the prospect of a measure seeking to codify same-sex marriage after an unexpected bipartisan vote for the measure in the U.S. House as some predict lawmakers could find the 60 votes needed to end a filibuster and vote to send it to President Biden’s desk, although concerns remain about limited time on the congressional calendar.

This week we learned about GOP Rep. Glenn Thompson, the Pennsylvania lawmaker who voted against protecting same-sex marriage rights then jetted off to celebrate his gay son’s wedding.We wondered allowed about what on Earth his reception toast was like, knowing the grooms and their guests were aware of exactly what side of history he was on.Well, wonder no more — a wedding attendee recorded Thompson’s speech and has leaked it online.The guest shared the audio anonymously with Buzzfeed News, telling the outlet “I think the word should definitely get out there.

United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court struck down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, which deprived lesbian and gay couples of the intangible dignity and tangible benefits of marriage under federal law. During argument of the case at our nation’s highest court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg famously remarked that there are “two kinds of marriage, full marriage,” and “skim-milk marriage.” And Edie deserved a full marriage.

Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.) last week joined the majority of his GOP colleagues in voting against the “Respect for Marriage Act.” Thompson attended his gay son’s wedding three days later and was “very happy” to welcome his new son-in-law to his family.

GOP Rep. Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania said — through a spokesperson — he was “thrilled to attend and celebrate” his gay son’s wedding on Friday.

In a recent podcast interview, Joe Rogan hit back at those who believe he’s a secret conservative and attacked Republicans who oppose marriage equality.Rogan chatted with comedian Andrew Schulz on Saturday’s The Joe Rogan Experience about the release of Infamous, Schultz’s new comedy special, Mediaite reports.After some time, the conversation turned to politics and Republican opposition to marriage equality, including that of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Cruz had said the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, which provided for marriage equality, was "clearly wrong" after Clarence Thomas indicated in June that he wanted the Supreme Court to overturn other rights following the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v.

Politico and Morning Consult poll showed that 58 percent of registered voters agreed that federal law is necessary to protect marriage for queer couples. That support is highest with Democrats at 75 percent, and with Independents at 62 percent, while 36 percent of Republicans agreed. Over half of Republicans (51 percent) rejected to Congress passing such a law.The poll sampled 2,000 voters between July 22-24.Earlier this month, members of the U.S.

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Monday afternoon announced her positive COVID diagnosis. She is the fourth member of the Senate in recent days to test positive for COVID-19. Hours earlier Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) also announced he had tested positive for COVID. On Thursday Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) announced he had tested positive and was isolating for five days. That same day Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) announced her positive test, but she returned to work Monday.

@PeteButtigieg reacts to some GOP senators saying they will vote against a bill that is meant to codify protections for same-sex marriage. @CNNSotu #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/Le9OSepeW6— CNN (@CNN) July 24, 2022Related: Marco Rubio says he knows what’s upsetting the gays, and it’s not marriage rightsButtigieg, who is gay and married, responded, “If [Rubio’s] got time to fight against Disney, I don’t know why he wouldn’t have time to help safeguard marriages like mine — look, this is really, really important to a lot of people.

Pete Buttigieg on Sunday criticized Republicans, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who are against codifying protections for same-sex marriages."I depend on and count on my spouse every day, and our marriage deserves to be treated equally. And I don't know why this would be hard for a senator or a congressman," Buttigieg, the first openly gay U.S.

Faced with the likely possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to take away the constitutional right to marry for same-sex couples’, Congressional Democrats this week reintroduced legislation designed to forestall potential fallout of a reversal of the court’s landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.

Faced with the likely possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to take away the constitutional right to marry for same-sex couples’, Congressional Democrats this week reintroduced legislation designed to forestall potential fallout of a reversal of the court’s landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. 

Possible lobotomy patient Marco Rubio recently made inflammatory remarks regarding the Respect for Marriage Act, and openly gay senator Tammy Baldwin was NOT about to let them slide.Rubio said to Punchbowl News, “I don’t know why we’re doing that bill — there’s no threat to its status in America — but I know plenty of gay people in Florida that are pissed off about gas prices.”Even more egregiously, he allegedly told CNN reporter Manu Raju that the bill was a “stupid waste of time” while getting on an elevator.Senator Tammy Baldwin was in that same elevator. When she heard the latter comment, she couldn’t help but give Rubio a piece of her mind (and Lord knows he needs one).Related: Marco Rubio says he knows what’s upsetting the gays, and it’s not marriage rightsBaldwin has caught up with CNN and given them the inside tea on the elevator scene.“You probably would have loved to be on the elevator to see the exchange after,” she jokes.“I said that ‘the recent Supreme Court decision eroded a constitutional right to privacy.

first announced his support for marriage equality in 2013. He made his support for the Respect for Marriage Act clear by agreeing to cosponsor it in the Senate, Cleveland’s ABC affiliate reports.The House passed the bill Tuesday by a margin of 267 to 157, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in voting for it. It is designed to maintain marriage equality even if the Supreme Court overturns the Obergefell v.

He told Punchbowl News reporter Christian Hall yesterday that the bill addressed a “non-issue” and there was no need to take steps to protect same-sex marriage.“I don’t know why we’re doing that bill, there’s no threat to its status in America.“But I know plenty of gay people in Florida that are pissed off about gas prices,” he added.CNN’s Manu Raju also asked him about it. Republican Rubio told him the legislation was a “stupid waste of time.”Marco Rubio told me that he is a NO on House’s same-sex marriage bill, calling it a “stupid waste of time”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 20, 2022The House vote came about after the Supreme Court decided last month to overturn Roe v Wade, sending the issue of abortion back to individual states.

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) left no question Wednesday about where he stands on legislation to codify same-sex marriage, telling reporters the measure is a “stupid waste of time.”

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Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the same-sex marriage protection bill to a full floor vote quickly, after it passed the House Tuesday by a strong 267-157 margin, including 49 Republican votes. While there aren’t currently enough votes in the Senate to pass the bill, at first glance it’s looking like it may become possible. The legislation, which does not make same-sex marriage the law of the land, protects existing marriages at the federal and state level.

Roe v. Wade, and with it, longstanding legal precedent.Titled the “Respect for Marriage Act,” the bill would require states to recognize legally valid same-sex and interracial marriages, and prohibit discrimination “based on the sex, race, ethnicity or national origin of the individuals in the marriage.” Couples who believe they’ve been discriminated against because of their LGBTQ identity would be allowed to pursue legal action.The number of House Republicans who defected from the Republican Party’s official position, which opposes legal recognition of same-sex relationships, was much larger than expected by most political observers, reflecting shifting attitudes on the issue of same-sex nuptials, even among Republicans — a majority of whom support same-sex marriage, according to polling.Many of the Republicans who voted in favor of the measure tended to be younger, newer members of Congress, hailing from suburbs or exurbs of large cities, though there were exceptions.For instance, all four members of the Utah congressional delegation voted in favor of codifying same-sex marriage.

The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass the Respect of Marriage Act, which seeks to codify same-sex marriage rights into law. The final tally of 267 – 147 included 47 Republican representatives joining the majority-led Democratic effort.The bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court’s dismantling of Roe vs.

Respect for Marriage Act passed by a vote of 267 to 157, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in supporting it, The Washington Post repors. Whether it will pass the Senate remains uncertain, though, and a vote has not been scheduled in that chamber.Supporters of the legislation intend it as a safeguard if the Supreme Court overturns its 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which established marriage equality nationwide.

The U.S. House approved on Tuesday with significant bipartisan support the Respect for Marriage Act, signaling support for ensuring marriage rights for same-sex couples amid fears basic rights are at threat in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision that rescinded the nationwide right to abortion, members of Congress are now moving on multiple tracks to protect other privacy-related rights they now perceive as under threat.

From left: U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, Tammy Baldwin, and Susan CollinsMembers of the U.S.

Related: Hillary Clinton sums up Clarence Thomas in three wordsLast month, Cruz welcomed the reversal of Roe v. Wade, calling it a, “massive victory for life.”In his talk with Wheeler, however, Cruz went on to say he was unsure whether the Supreme Court would reverse same-sex marriage.Cruz said he agreed with the notion that Roe v.

Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that established states cannot deny same-sex couples the right to marry.Cruz long criticized the ruling, and in 2015 went so far as to say that states should ignore it. But the specter of marriage equality disappearing rose fresh after the shock ruling from a more conservative court overruling the 1973 Roe v.