All posts tagged "democrats"
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Florida State Senate candidate targeted by anti-gay robotexts wins Democratic primary
A Florida Senate candidate who was recently targeted by robotexts attempting to exploit his sexual orientation for political gain has won the Democratic primary, setting...
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Pennsylvania Republican claims Brian Sims threatened him after he introduced a pro-LGBTQ bill
Sims and another gay lawmaker have alleged Thomas Murt's pro-LGBTQ bill is "performative" and an election-year ploy
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Democrats’ 2020 platform solidifies commitment to LGBTQ rights
Platform promises to pass the Equality Act, reverse trans military ban, and remove anti-LGBTQ exemptions for health care workers
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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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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
