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Sucker punch: Lauren Boebert refunds $67k after boxer rejects transphobia

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Conservatives MERCILESSLY schooled over false claims Trans Day of Visibility co-opted Easter

The religious right had a meltdown over the coincidental timing. Mary, that's just how the calendar works.

Will Smith's Team Responds To Accusations That The Actor Bottoms (Updated)

The team insists the claims he slept with actor Duane Martin are "unequivocally false."

Nebraska Lesbian Who Alleged She Was Victim of Hate Crime Arrested for Fabricating Attack

A Nebraska-based lesbian, who claimed she was a victim of a brutal hate crime last month will be arrested for making false claims.

NOM Uses Scare Tactics and Lies in TV ad to Thwart NY Gay Marriage

The National Organization for Marriage will escalate its fight against marriage equality in New York with a TV ad that falsely claims pending legislation would allow marriages between same-sex couples to be taught in schools.

Rachel Maddow Schools Scott Brown

Talk show host and smart cookie lesbian Rachel Maddow strikes back against Massachusetts Republican Senator Scott Brown for falsely claiming she has been tapped as the state's Democratic candidate for the 2012 senate race. In a full-page ad in the Boston Globe Friday, Maddow issued a letter, "I'm not running against Scott Brown." She said the rumor had no merit and that Brown "never even tried to find out if it was true" and that he wanted to "scare donors into giving him more money."

16 of Bravo's most shocking scandals that left us breathless

From The Real Housewives to Below Deck, to Millionaire Matchmaker, there is plenty of scandal to share around here.

Jillian Michaels Sued Over Weight Loss Pill

A class action lawsuit has been filed against 'The Biggest Loser' star and lesbian favorite Jillian Michaels. The trainer, who promotes exercise and healthy eating habits on the reality show 'The Biggest Loser,' is in serious legal trouble. The weight loss supplement is called "Jillian Michaels Maximum Strength Calorie Control" and is reportedly "worthless."

Jason Derulo Sued For Sexual Harassment of Aspiring Female Singer

An aspiring singer signed to his label alleges abuse from the "Watcha Say" singer.

1.5 Million Female Wal-Mart Employees Sue over Discrimination: Supreme Court Hears Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a class-action lawsuit in which 1.5 million female employees of Wal-Mart are represented,  alleging that the retail giant, and the nation's largest employer, discriminates against women by denying promotion opportunities and paying lower wages to women. This case is the largest job discrimination case in US history.

Stephen Colbert Trolls Nicki Minaj's Anti-Vax Tweets in Parody

"This one is for the boys with the swollen testes."

Texas College Refuses Lesbian a Job Interview

Tarrant County College in Texas is being sued for reportedly turning away a qualified teaching candidate because college administrators perceived her to be a lesbian.

JD Vance dressed in drag at Yale shown on classmate cellphone and at a recent press conference
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Former NBA Star Dwight Howard Accused Of Sexual Assault Against Another Man

The former basketball player has previously denied speculation of his sexuality prior to the accusations.

NOM's Brian Brown Stumps for NY. Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr.

National Organization for Marriage president Brian Brown spoke at the rally against marriage equality held by New York state senator Ruben Diaz Sr. in the Bronx on Sunday, where he described his efforts as part of a “new civil rights movement.” The New York Daily News reports that Erica Diaz, the lesbian granddaughter of the senator ousted from the military under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, attended a smaller counter-protest across the street with her girlfriend, Naomi Torres.

Debunking J.K. Rowling's misinformation on trans history

Historian Laurie Marhoefer debunks J.K. Rowling's controversial tweet about trans people in Nazi Germany and cautions against the dangerous implications of such misinformation.

Lesbian Couple's Suit Against Vermont Inn Settled

New York lesbian couple Ming and Kate Linsley have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against the Wildflower Inn in Lyndonville, Vt., which had refused to host the couple’s wedding reception in 2005.

5 Things That Pissed Us Off This Week: Douchey Directors, Unyeilding Transphobia, and 'Deviant' Sexual Acts

Welcome to SheWired's weekly round-up of the most infuriating bits of news from the past seven days. We'll be providing a retrospective on the most heinous, crazy-making bits of anti-LGBT news that came across our radar last week. Our hope in doing this isn't only to darken the skies, but also to sound the alarm about the kind of idiocy that passes for "legitimate commentary" these days. Expect a healthy dose of snark in the following paragraphs — sometimes it's the only way we can get through the day.

Why Billy Gilman Coming Out Matters

Ty Herndon inspired a fellow country musician to discuss his personal life, despite Nashville's notorious homophobic reputation