News + Politics
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Kansas Governor-Elect Laura Kelly will bring back protections for LGBTQ state employees
Kelly will reinstate an executive order that anti-LGBTQ former Gov. Sam Brownback revoked in 2015
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HRC: Midterm election was “clear rejection” of Trump’s “dangerous and divisive agenda”
Tuesday's midterm elections were largely positive for proponents of LGBTQ rights and supporters of the Equality Act
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Scotland introduces world’s first LGBTQ-inclusive school curriculum
Scotland's new education curriculum will feature LGBTQ history and teach students proper terms and identities
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2018 Elections: Jared Polis is America’s first gay governor
Tuesday’s governor’s races were a mixed bag for LGBTQ candidates. Voters in Colorado picked U.S. Rep. Jared Polis to become America’s first openly gay governor. One of...
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2018 Elections: Transgender rights prevail in Massachusetts
Amid attempts by Trump to crackdown on transgender rights, Massachusetts voters delivered an overwhelming rebuttal on Tuesday night. More than two-thirds of voters in the...
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2018 Elections: LGBTQ candidates soar in Maryland, stumble in District elections
Maryland's LGBTQ representation increases, but out candidates in the District fall short
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2018 Elections: Number of LGBTQ Congressmembers rises to 9
Sharice Davids of Kansas made history as the first LGBTQ Native American woman elected to Congress
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Anti-gay Pennsylvania Republican launches last-minute mailer attacking opponent’s sexuality
An anti-gay Pennsylvania state representative who has made headlines for his homophobic comments and stated opposition to homosexuality is under fire for launching a last-minute...
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Food and Friends to hold “Pie Day” heading into last week of “Slice of Life” fundraiser
Regardless of the outcome of today’s midterm elections, D.C. area residents will get a chance to cast ballots again this Thursday: for the best pie....
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Barbra Streisand records message urging LGBTQ people and allies to vote
Award-winning singer, actress, and global icon Barbra Streisand has a message for LGBTQ people and allies: vote. Streisand, a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ community,...
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Can a pro-gay “urban Republican” gain traction in Washington, D.C.?
Michael Bekesha hopes Ward 6 voters can see past Trump and support a "socially progressive, fiscally responsible" Republican
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UMass President says universities will keep transgender protections whatever outcome of ballot initiative
The president of Massachusetts’ public university system has said it will keep in place its policy allowing transgender students, faculty, and staff to use facilities...
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: Dionne Reeder says she’ll be a true independent voice on the Council
At-Large candidate says she'd bring different perspectives to the Council as both a businesswoman and as a community activist
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: The DC Libertarian Party is running an all-gay slate in November’s elections
Martin Moulton, Bruce Majors, and Ethan and Joe Bishop-Henchman on why they believe the Libertarians can be D.C.'s second party
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LGBTQ Candidate Spotlight: D.C. Council candidate Jamie Sycamore hopes voters will see beyond party labels
Independent candidate for Ward 1 says he wants to be a councilmember in the mold of the late Jim Graham
