All posts tagged "congress"
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Ritchie Torres on making history, his progressive credentials, and giving hope to LGBTQ youth
In November, Ritchie Torres will likely become the first gay Afro-Latino elected to Congress. He knows firsthand the stakes for democracy couldn’t be higher.
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The Magazine: NY Congressional Candidate Ritchie Torres
An interview with Ritchie Torres, who will likely become the first gay Afro-Latino elected to Congress. Plus arts, news, photos, more!
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Alex Morse and Robbie Goldstein lose their Massachusetts Democratic primaries
Victory Fund denounces attacks seeking to "weaponize" candidates' sexual orientation for political gain
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Mondaire Jones: ‘I’ve experienced more racism than homophobia on the campaign trail’
Mondaire Jones, an openly gay New Yorker likely to win a seat in Congress, is one of the Democratic Party's newest rising stars
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The Magazine: Mondaire Jones
An openly gay New Yorker likely to win a seat in Congress, Mondaire Jones is one the Democratic Party’s newest rising stars.
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LGBTQ Victory Fund denounces digital ads, push poll attacking Alex Morse’s sexuality
LGBTQ organization denounces "orchestrated political attacks," but Richard Neal's campaign alleges it is Morse who is attacking them
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LGBTQ Victory Fund endorses three more candidates for Congress
Three more Democrats in contested primaries added to list of 17 congressional endorsements
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New Jersey Republican congressional candidate regrets his vote against gay marriage
State Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. promises to do "everything I can" to support LGBTQ community if elected
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Gay Bronx congressional candidate Ritchie Torres leads anti-gay rival
City Councilmember leads fellow Councilmember Ruben Diaz Sr., who has become known for his outspoken anti-LGBTQ views
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HRC endorses Mondaire Jones in suburban New York congressional race
Progressive candidate would be the first openly gay black member of Congress if elected
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Republican congressman faces primary challenge after officiating a gay wedding
Denver Riggleman was previously censured with a "no confidence" vote for marrying two campaign volunteers
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Human Rights Campaign makes congressional endorsements ahead of November’s election
Most endorsees are challenging Republican incumbents who narrowly won their districts in 2018
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Chris Cooper, gay victim in Central Park racist confrontation, endorses Ritchie Torres for Bronx congressional race
Cooper says Ruben Diaz, Sr., has repeatedly "come after" LGBTQ community and tried to "stifle our fundamental equal rights"
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LGBTQ groups urge progressives to drop out of N.Y. congressional race and support Ritchie Torres
Fears abound that a split among progressives could enable anti-LGBTQ Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. to win
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Congressional leaders call for end to gay blood ban with behavior-based donor screenings
Advocates call for categorical bans or deferral periods for certain groups, like gay and bisexual men
