In his latest episode of The Closer, Keith Olbermann explains that what we have witnessed in the rise of Donald Trump is eerily similar to what … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann: To Understand the Rise of Donald Trump, Look to the Third Reich – WATCH
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HRC-Endorsed Republican Mark Kirk Launches Racist Attack on Tammy Duckworth: WATCH
Republican Mark Kirk launched a racist attack on Democrat Tammy Duckworth during last night's Illinois Senate debate. Duckworth's mother is Thai and … [Read more...] about HRC-Endorsed Republican Mark Kirk Launches Racist Attack on Tammy Duckworth: WATCH
How the 2016 Election Has Exposed Racism in the Gay Community: WATCH
Racism has long existed within the LGBTQ community, though it seems particularly flagrant and shall we say, deplorable, this election year. But … [Read more...] about How the 2016 Election Has Exposed Racism in the Gay Community: WATCH
Rachel Maddow: Trump’s Call for Racially-Targeted ‘Poll Watching’ Could Get the GOP in Big Trouble – WATCH
On Monday night, Rachel Maddow took a look at the GOP’s history of intimidating minority voters at the polls. Looking back at the 1981 … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow: Trump’s Call for Racially-Targeted ‘Poll Watching’ Could Get the GOP in Big Trouble – WATCH
Philadelphia Pride Flag Raising Interrupted by Protest Over Racism in the Gayborhood – WATCH
Protesters overtook a pride flag raising ceremony in Philadelphia in a demonstration against racism within the city's LGBT community. The protest … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Pride Flag Raising Interrupted by Protest Over Racism in the Gayborhood – WATCH
Protests Planned in Philadelphia After Video Emerges of Gay Bar Owner Calling Black Guests ‘N—ers’ – WATCH
A video has surfaced in which the owner of Philadelphia gay bar Icandy repeatedly refers to black patrons as "n---ers." The owner of Icandy, Darryl … [Read more...] about Protests Planned in Philadelphia After Video Emerges of Gay Bar Owner Calling Black Guests ‘N—ers’ – WATCH
Keith Olbermann on Kathy ‘No Racism Before Obama’ Miller: ‘She IS the Trump Campaign’ – WATCH
Keith Olbermann took a look at the racism underlying Donald Trump's campaign for president in his latest episode of his new web series The … [Read more...] about Keith Olbermann on Kathy ‘No Racism Before Obama’ Miller: ‘She IS the Trump Campaign’ – WATCH
Daniel Radcliffe: Hollywood Is Still Homophobic and Racist – WATCH
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe - recipient of LGBT mental health charity The Trevor Project’s Hero Award in 2011 - has said gay actors fear coming … [Read more...] about Daniel Radcliffe: Hollywood Is Still Homophobic and Racist – WATCH
This is What Happens When a Gay Latino Goes to an Alt-Right Press Conference – WATCH
"I'm a gay Latino going to a white nationalist press conference. Of course I'm not excited." Media Matters for America Research Fellow Carlos Maza … [Read more...] about This is What Happens When a Gay Latino Goes to an Alt-Right Press Conference – WATCH
Maine Governor Paul LePage Calls State Lawmaker a ‘C**ksucker’ in Voicemail Claiming He’s Not Racist: LISTEN
Maine Governor Paul LePage left a gay slur-laden voicemail for Democratic Rep. Drew Gattine challenging the lawmaker for calling him a racist. He … [Read more...] about Maine Governor Paul LePage Calls State Lawmaker a ‘C**ksucker’ in Voicemail Claiming He’s Not Racist: LISTEN