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Drago Renteria is the father of Deaf queer activism
25 years ago, he saw a need in the community. He hasn’t stopped since.
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Trans candidate Jessica Katzenmeyer could make history in Wisconsin but that’s not her focus
“I’m an average person. I’ve had to work two part-time jobs to make ends meet. I’ve had to work overnights before for over twelve years. I understand it. I understand what people struggle through.”
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Activist Tiara Mack could become the first Black LGBTQ state senator in Rhode Island
After beating an anti-LGBTQ incumbent in the primary, this Black Queer activist is ready to take on the Rhode Island State Senate.
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Meet Okan Sengun: The man helping LGBTQ asylum seekers become Americans
His nonprofit helps LGBTQ people from all over the world seek safety in the United States, with a 100% success rate.
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Dr. Julian L. Watkins is LGBTQ Nation’s Hero of the Year
After hundreds of submissions, our panel has chosen Dr. Watkins for our highest honor. Here’s why.
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Gay cybersecurity expert Tracy Mitrano is determined to kick Republican Tom Reed out of Congress
“We’re at an inflection point. We can’t take democracy for granted. Everyone has to pitch in.”
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Kierra Johnson will become the first Black executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force
Longtime Executive Director Rea Carey will be stepping down in early 2021.
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Fabian Nelson could be the LGBTQ lawmaker Mississippi needs
“A lot of us are verbally attacked,” he told LGBTQ Nation. “So being a role model to LGBTQ youth would mean so much to me, to say, hey it can be done.”
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Chick-fil-A will no longer pursue space at the San Antonio airport after 18 month legal battle
While Attorney General Ken Paxton is claiming victory, the city is pointing out that he’s a liar and wasn’t involved at all. All he did was waste millions of dollars.
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Stephanie Byers could be the first out trans person in the Kansas legislature
Her transgender and Native identities are “part of the diversity and richness that makes me who I am.”