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LGBT Election Updates

One of the most liberal states just rejected three queer candidates

Cynthia Nixon, Sean Patrick Maloney, and Melissa Sklarz were unable to overcome the advantages their incumbent opponents had.

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Cynthia Nixon did well in a debate with Andrew Cuomo, but it’s probably not enough

Long-shot candidate Nixon gave a credible performance while Cuomo alternated between attacking and ignoring her.

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An LGBTQ political party is starting in Israel. Would one work in the U.S.?

LGBTQ voters are dependent on the Democrats to advance their cause, but sometimes the lip service outstrips results.

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Tammy Baldwin’s Senate seat isn’t nearly as safe as Democrats seem to think

The first out lesbian Senator could be facing a reprise of the Democrats' surprise losses in Wisconsin during the 2016 election.

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Democrats are in danger of a rift that could make defeating Trump impossible

The intramural war among California Democrats is a warning sign of problems that could hurt the party in the 2020 election.

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Politics may influence religion more than the other way around

Why are Republicans more likely to become evangelicals than the other way around?

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Donor withdraws donation to progressive candidate over photo with ‘alternative folks’

A donor's response shows that even some Democrats aren't comfortable with all the members of the LGBTQ community.

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What does Ireland’s abortion vote say about the future of politics in the US?

Are we living in the last gasp of the more conservative generations and their hold on power?

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Cynthia Nixon may never be governor, but she’s already changed NY politics

Just by running a long-shot campaign, Nixon has forced Gov. Andrew Cuomo to shore up his progressive credentials.

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The Democrats are going to have a huge field of LGBT candidates nationwide this election

Here’s a roundup of some of the successful LGBTQ candidates so far this primary season. This year we're not just voting... We're running (and winning).

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