Texas GOP platform embraces far-right and anti-gay rhetoric
Texas Republicans recently adopted homophobic and transphobic language in their party platform, part of a larger trend of moves against LGBTQ rights by conservatives.
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50 million Americans are under a heat advisory and they should be cautious
Sweltering temperatures and high humidity are hitting a large part of the U.S., affecting about 70% of Americans. Most at risk, the elderly, those with medical conditions and people who work outside.
Frustrated by society's erasure, the Lesbian Avengers fought back
They were secretaries, cab drivers, teachers and artists — brought together on a mission for lesbian visibility and political change.
Gabby Giffords documentary comes as gun debates stay on center stage
The film on the former Arizona congresswoman and her recovery from the 2011 shooting explains how she navigated gun control campaigns and later a Senate campaign.
Senate passes gun control bill and sends it to the House
The first major gun legislation in nearly three decades would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures.
Clela Rorex, the clerk who issued some of the 1st same sex marriage licenses, dies
One of the first county clerks to issue same sex marriage licenses has died. Clela Rorex called herself an "accidental activist" but was an important figure in the fight for LGBTQ civil rights.
Former DOJ officials detail threatening to resign en masse in meeting with Trump
Witnesses in today's hearing revealed details of a dramatic Oval Office meeting on Jan. 3, 2021.
A breakdown of how the Jan. 6 panel has made its hearings so easy to follow
The panel investigating Jan. 6 has been accused of engaging in show biz with its TV storytelling techniques. Instead, those tricks of the trade are making the hearings tangible and easy to follow.
Austin Butler brings the King's moves, mannerisms and voice in 'Elvis'
Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic, Elvis, stars Austin Butler as a hip-swiveling Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as his devious, exploitive manager "Col." Tom Parker.
Pro-gun leader reacts to Supreme Court ruling on New York concealed carry laws
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about Thursday's Supreme Court ruling on concealed carry laws with Sam Paredes, the executive director of the Gun Owners of California.