All posts tagged "democrats"
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Lesbian defeats Trump-supporting Ohio sheriff in Democratic primary
An out lesbian who is currently suing an Ohio sheriff’s office for discrimination defeated the man who fired her for the Democratic nomination for sheriff...
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Gertrude Stein Democratic Club cancels endorsement meetings due to COVID-19 concerns
Club is considering opening up online voting to endorse candidates ahead of upcoming elections
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Virginia House votes to commemorate Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Virginia House of Delegates has approved a resolution to commemorate Nov. 20 as the Transgender Day of Remembrance this year, and in successive years....
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Virginia Democrats, eager to deliver on campaign promises, introduce fair housing bill
In the decade since Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond) first took office, fair housing bills have been introduced each year in the Virginia General Assembly, only...
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Brian Sims has dedicated his life to achieving equality — and he won’t stop until it happens
The gay Pennsylvania state rep. is passionate, outspoken, and unwilling to censor himself
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Virginia Democrats flip the General Assembly, paving a path for LGBTQ rights
Danica Roem, Dawn Adams re-elected; Democrats take all seats on Fairfax School Board, defeating anti-LGBTQ candidates
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Virginia Election: Key Races That Could Flip the House and Impact LGBTQ Rights
A look at some of the commonwealth's more competitive Election Day contests -- and their potential impact on LGBTQ issues
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Virginia Election: 8 Senate Races to Watch
From candidates who support conversion therapy to those who use sexuality as an attack, these are the races that matter most -- and could ultimately...
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Buttigieg campaign’s focus groups find being gay is a “barrier” for some black South Carolina voters
Participants questioned why Buttigieg has acknowledged his sexuality or his marriage to his husband, Chasten.
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Buttigieg and Warren not interested in revoking anti-gay churches’ tax-exempt status
Candidates respond to remarks, since amended, by Beto O'Rourke calling for no tax breaks for opponents of same-sex marriage
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Pete Buttigieg officially launches 2020 presidential campaign
South Bend mayor casts his campaign as an antidote to the policies and politics of President Trump
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Tulsi Gabbard says her time in the military led her to change her views on LGBTQ rights
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sought to clarify her record on, and explain how she evolved to become a supporter of marriage equality, nondiscrimination...
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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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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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GLAAD’s “Electing Acceptance” survey shows GOP candidates less comfortable with LGBTQ people than Democrats
Most Republicans who responded expressed discomfort about children being taught LGBTQ history
