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Gay GOP Congressional Candidate and Trump Supporter: Mike Pence Doesn’t Believe in Discrimination

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From: Towleroad Out gay Republican congressional candidate Clay Cope is opening about his support for Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and the GOP in general. Cope is challenging Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Etsy in the Connecticut 5th–quite the challenge given just how deep blue Connecticut is. A former businessman who started a line of women’s clothing with his partner, Cope told NBC OUT that he described himself as “a lifelong Republican.” He says, “The first election I voted in was for Ronald Reagan when I was 18. The tent has widened, and now there are gay candidates and that’s great.” Cope says he doesn’t think much about being gay and in the GOP, explaining, “Did I have gay cereal this morning? No. The decisions I make are always what I think is the best for my constituents.” Of his sexuality, he explains, “It’s such a non-issue for me. I know I am unique. I am a gay American. A Republican. I live with a Peruvian immigrant. We are blessed to live in a community and district that em...

10 Insane Quotes From Trump’s New Laughing Stock Advisor, Michele Bachmann

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From: Queerty Of course Michele Bachman , old crazy-eyes herself, is advising Trump. It makes perfect sense. If they weren’t rich, they’d be best friends in whatever insane asylum they’d been put in. According to Michele herself, she’s moved from advising Donald Trump on religion to advising him on foreign policy, which is terrifying. Her reasoning: he opposes “radical Islam,” which makes sense because she’s a radical Christian. Let’s hope he’s getting some of the quality advice that helped Michele make a name for herself — and that name was “national laughingstock.” Here’s a few examples of the times Michele’s made our heads spin: 1.  “And I took a walk and I just went to prayer and I said Lord, what would you have me do in the Minnesota state senate? And just through prayer I knew that I was to introduce the marriage amendment in Minnesota.” She was talking about an anti-gay-marriage amendment here. Sure, that time God told her to introduce a bill that would eventually be rejected by...

Hillary Clinton Just Disproved Donald Trump’s Comments About Her Health on Jimmy Kimmel

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From: Towleroad Hillary Clinton made an appearance last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live and offered some answers to the pressing questions of the campaign, and some of the not so pressing ones. Donald Trump has said some crazy things about her, most recently that she, with Barack Obama, is the co-founder of ISIS. Said Clinton about that statement:   “There’s enough evidence now that when Trump talks the way he talks it actually helps the terrorists because they make a case – as they made with this comment – I think it’s crazy and I also think it’s harmful.” Clinton also spoke about how she’s preparing to debate Donald Trump. “You’ve gotta be prepared for wacky stuff that comes at you,” she said. “I am drawing on my experience in elementary school.” Kimmel asked the former Secretary of State: “How great would it be if you were President, if your first act was to deport Donald Trump to Mexico? Would you prefer to be running against somebody like Mitt Romney?” Clinton replied that she would ...

Cher Goes On Gay World Tour—Hits Provincetown, Miami Beach AND Fire Island For Hillary Clinton

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"I know gay men—they either love you or don't know you exist." From: NewNowNext Is there such a thing as too much gayness? If so, Cher in Provincetown, Miami Beach AND Fire Island would probably be it. Of course, anyone lucky enough to see the Dark Lady at one of her Hillary Clinton fundraisers this weekend is luckier than spit! The goddess and the president #cher #christinaaguilera #michaeljackson #madonna #mileycyrus #ladygaga #adele #britneyspears #beyonce #katyperry #cyndilauper #demilovato #rihanna #diva #legend #d2k #dressedtokill #thequeenofpop #thegoddessofpop #queencher #queenofpop #goddessofmusic #goddessofpop #popqueen #popgoddess #followthisyoubitches A photo posted by @bitches_save_the_cher on Aug 21, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT Tickets weren’t cheap—we’re talking $250 just to be in the building and $1,000 get to take a picture with our Queen of Sequins. But we can’t think of money better spent. On Friday, Cher hit Miami’s Wynwood Art District, where she told the gay...

Trump Donated $100,000 To Louisiana Church Headed By Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins

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Trump made the donation after visiting the church on Friday. From: NewNowNext  During his trip to flood-ravaged Louisiana, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump visited Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, a congregation currently led by Tony Perkins , the anti-LGBT pastor and Family Research Council president who previously stated that natural disasters are caused by gay people. Trump met with Perkins and members of the church in a gathering on Friday. The interim pastor told the presidential nominee that nearly 80 percent of the congregation had been affected by the immense flooding in Baton Rouge, including Perkins himself. The FRC president went on to lambaste the federal government’s lack of response to the natural disaster, alleging that the government is attempting to diminish the role of churches that provide disaster relief. Following their meeting, Trump reportedly donated $100,000 to their relief effort. According to the church’s “Statement on Marriage and Sexuality,” members ...

Remaining Lawsuits Against Kim Davis Dismissed By Kentucky Judge

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Davis got what she wanted and ultimately faced no consequences. #Great From: NewNowNext  A federal judge has dismissed the remaining three lawsuits against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis , filed after she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples last year. U.S. District Judge David Bunning wrote in his order that the issue had been “settled,” since marriage licenses no longer need to carry the names of county clerks—a change Davis had requested. “In light of these proceedings, and in view of the fact that the marriage licenses continue to be issued without incident, there no longer remains a case or controversy before the court,” Bunning wrote.  On September 3, 2015, Bunning cited Davis for being in contempt of court and had her jailed for five days for refusing refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “Our form of government will not survive unless we, as a society, agree to respect the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions, regardless of our personal opinions,” h...

#AlohaFelicia: Gay Hawaii Representative Who Voted Against Marriage Equality Loses Reelection

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Ousted Democrat Jo Jordan claimed she voted for what her constituents wanted. From: NewNowNext  The first openly gay state representative to vote against marriage equality has lost her bid for reelection. Hawaii state representative Jo Jordan , a Democrat from Waianae and an out lesbian, voted against a same-sex marriage initiative in 2013. At the time Jordan claimed she had to vote for what her constituents wanted, not her personal views as a lesbian. (The bill passed anyway, making Hawaii the 16th state to embrace the freedom to marry.)  As she explained to Honolulu magazine: I always have taken my personal hat off, my personal beliefs away from it, and said, “Look at the substance, what is the measure, have you heard all the dialogue, have you vetted everything? Have all your questions been answered? And are you willing to make a decision for the 1.4 million people in the state?” For your constituents, but also for the whole state. I know who I am, I’m grounded in who I am, I’ve ne...

Alabama Chief Justice Will Face Ethics Trial For Telling Judges To Keep Gay Marriage Ban

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Moore told probate judges to ignore the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling legalizing marriage equality From: NewNowNext  A judicial panel ruled Monday that the ethics case against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore will go to trial next month. Moore, who told state probate judges to ignore the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling on marriage equality, had tried to get the case dismissed.  An alternate petition had asked to remove Moore from the bench without a hearing. Instead, on September 28, a panel nine judges will decide whether Moore violated judicial ethics and determine his punishment. In January, Moore sent a memo to judges insisting Alabama’s ban on marriage equality was still in effect, even though the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage six months earlier and a federal judge indicated Alabama should heed that ruling.  Representing the Judicial Inquiry Commission, John Carroll told the court Moore abused his power as chief justice to promote his personal opinion against same-sex mar...

Hypnotic And Terrifying Supercut Shows Just How Hypocritical Donald Trump Is

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From: Queerty Donald Trump — Republican presidential nominee and sentient bottle of Orangina — is a hypocrite. This we all knew, but this expertly edited supercut perfectly illuminates the endless contradictions that spiral forth from his mouth every time it falls open. He’s nothing if not inconsistent. He’s passionately in favor and vehemently against everything that has, or ever will, transpire in the known universe — now, forever, in perpetuity, and at any given moment. Immigration. Health care. Abortion. He stands in solidarity with every advocate and activist who has ever championed these polarizing hot-button issues. But –and let there be no ambiguity here — he diametrically opposes them as well. Also, and this is of utmost importance: Hillary Clinton is a fiercely competent political power-horse, and a vapid, incompetent ass who is unfit for Folger’s House, let alone the White House. To be clear, he likes her very much on a personal level, but he utterly despises her, too. On e...

Four Reasons To Vote Clinton Over Protest, Even If You Don’t Live In A Swing State

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From: Queerty  Not all liberal voters are with Hillary Clinton . A prolonged primary against a more progressive candidate, plus the two email scandals – her own and that of the DNC – have left many left leaning voters floating the idea of a protest vote.  Many LGBTQ voters still don’t see Clinton as a true ally, usually pointing to the fact that it took her until 2013 to support same-sex marriage as their main example. While a protest vote against Clinton and the Democratic Party may feel good, and may even be somewhat justified, what are the practical implications? Clearly, it helps Donald Trump, a man who is still against same-sex marriage, for RFRA laws and for anti-transgender laws like HB2 in North Carolina. This is obviously true if you live in a swing state, such as Ohio, Florida or Pennsylvania. But what about in the non-swing states? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you might want to be hashtag “Girl, I guess I’m with her,” even if you’re in a solidly red or blue state...

Watch 40 Years Of Reporters Asking Hillary Clinton Why She Isn’t “Nice”

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"What about the comparisons to Lady Macbeth?" From: NewNowNext Hillary Clinton is the most famous woman in the world and has been in the national spotlight for decades now. Unlike a number of First Ladies or wives of politicians, she didn’t just stand in her husband’s shadow—she also embarked on a political career of her own. Yet, she is rarely treated the same as her male colleagues. Watch this supercut below of interviews with Clinton and various news reporters (many of them women) asking her sexist questions. They draw comparisons to Lady Macbeth, question her hairstyle choices and continually ask her why she isn’t liked more by the American people: For more from the Clinton family watch Logo correspondent Raymond Braun interview Chelsea Clinton at the Democratic National Convention about her stance on LGBT issues:

Donald Trump Is Selling ‘Hillary for Prison’ Bobbleheads

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From: Towleroad   Donald Trump ’s campaign is selling “Hillary for prison” bobble heads in its online store to help fund the Republican nominee’s bid for the presidency. For just $34.99 you can own your very own bobble head doll of Hillary Clinton in a black and white striped pantsuit with a ball and chain (an actual ball and chain–no Bill jokes, please). But you better hurry, because this is a limited edition item. The product’s description reads,  “ Are you sick of seeing Crooked Hillary break the law but somehow avoid going to jail? Well, now is your chance to see Hillary the way she belongs–in a prison jumpsuit. Made of durable poly resin, this limited edition collector’s item features America’s most hated politician in classic prison clothing, adorned with a ball and chain. Illegal email server sold separately. “ A Facebook ad for the doll describes Hillary as “America’s most hated politician.” The really bad news is that there’s a 3 ‘Hillary for Prison’ bobble head per customer l...

Trump Campaign Office Opens Across From Pulse Nightclub In Orlando

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Meanwhile, the presidential hopeful received backlash for attending "anti-LGBT rallies" in Florida last week. From: NewNowNext Donald Trump has used this summer’s horrific massacre in Orlando as an opportunity to insist that he’s a friend to the LGBT community, and now the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign has opened an office across the street from the exact location of the attack. Last Friday marked the two month anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, and Trump spent the day giving a speech to conservative Christians just a few miles away from the site with his former opponent, Marco Rubio. But while Rubio shockingly preached LGBT tolerance at the rally, Trump neglected to bring up LGBT issues at all. The presidential hopeful received criticism for his decision to attend an evangelical pastors event described as “an anti-LGBT rally” this week as well. Now, the new location of one of Trump’s campaign offices is seen by many as another slap in the face to both...

Here’s What Donald Trump Said At That Antigay Rally In Orlando

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From: Queerty Donald Trump spoke at an evangelical Christian rally in Orlando  last week, on the two month anniversary of the mass shooting at the LGBTQ nightclub Pulse. The event, called “Rediscovering God In America,” was sponsored by the antigay American Renewal Project, whose stated goal is to “mobilize conservative Christian viewers and inspire right-wing pastors to run for elected office.” Marco Rubio also appeared at the event. The leader of the organization, David Lane, has made repeated antigay statements, such as claiming the United States “deserves judgment” for such offenses as gay people praying at Obama’s inauguration. Trump talked up his wins in the primaries with evangelical voters, while also looking to assure them that he is their best option between Clinton and himself. He has also tried convincing the LGBTQ community of the same, which is clearly in opposition. “I hate to tell you, folks,” Trump said, “you got two choices. You got two choices. You’ve got two choices...

Marco Rubio Shockingly Preaches LGBT Tolerance At Florida Rally

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"Do not judge, or you will be judged." From: NewNowNext Marco Rubio made more than a few stunning remarks in favor of increased intolerance for the LGBT community Friday at a rally in Florida, which was roundly protested by LGBT activists earlier this week. According to the New York Times , the former 2016 Republican presidential candidate appears to be softening up on LGBT rights, perhaps because he realizes now that his anti-LGBT views contributed to his failures during primary season. Jeremy W. Petersaug reports: Using the shorthand “L.G.B.T.” several times, Mr. Rubio told the group that the perception that many Christians are anti-gay is harming their faith. He urged them to resist passing judgment on gays. “Do not judge, or you will be judged,” he said, echoing a verse from the Bible. “To love our neighbors we must recognize that many have experienced sometimes severe condemnation and judgment from some Christians,” he said. “They have heard some say that the reason Go...

Donald Trump To Join Marco Rubio at Anti-LGBT Event in Orlando on 2 Month Anniversary of Pulse

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From: Towleroad Donald Trump will be joining Marco Rubio at an anti-LGBT event held by homophobic religious leaders in Orlando on the two month anniversary of the Pulse massacre. The Christian Broadcasting Network first broke the news that Trump would join in on the hate-fest, dubbed “Rediscovering God in America”, happening Thursday August 12: Trump will speak to 700 evangelical religious leaders about his push to repeal the Johnson Amendment. The law, which has been in place for decades, has made it more difficult for pastors to speak out on political issues and candidates from the pulpit. We should also note that U.S. Senator and former presidential candidate Marco Rubio will also speak to pastors at the two day event. Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Mike Huckabee and others have appeared at these private events before but this is Trump’s first appearance. Right Wing Watch reports that the founder of the group behind the “Rediscovering God in America” event, David Lane, plans to grill Don...

Did Donald Trump Suggest His Supporters Shoot Hillary Clinton?

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What. Is. Happening. From: NewNowNext Yesterday at a campaign rally in North Carolina, Donald Trump suggested his supporters assassinate Hillary Clinton if she’s elected President, to stop her from appointing liberal Supreme Court justices. “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish, the Second Amendment. By the way, and if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don’t know. But I’ll tell you what, that will be a horrible day,” Trump told the crowd. . @RealDonaldTrump is right. If @HillaryClinton gets to pick her anti- #2A #SCOTUS judges, there’s nothing we can do. #NeverHillary — NRA (@NRA) August 9, 2016 The internet blew up after Trump’s remarks but his campaign quickly defended Trump’s comments, claiming he was referring to the “power of unification,” not assassination: Trump campaign statement on the SCOTUS/Clinton comments: pic.twitter.com/2pFNz2mfTg — Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) August 9, 2016 Robby Mook,...