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LGBT Election Updates

A reformed homophobe wants to be the Democratic presidential nominee

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard once talked about "homosexual extremists" before changing her tune. Now she wants to be the Democratic nominee for president.

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Can Julián Castro distinguish himself in a crowded Democratic presidential race?

The former HUD Secretary and San Antonio mayor has a stellar record on LGBTQ rights, but not a lot of people know who he is.

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Another black man has been found dead in this wealthy white gay man’s home

Two years ago a young black sex worker was found dead in his home, but he wasn't prosecuted.

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Trump Jr shared a transphobic meme on Instagram & deplorables loved it

His followers got the joke: "this is the freak who will like to 'groom' your children in kindergarten."

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Here’s a quick guide on Elizabeth Warren, the first of a slew of Dems who want to run against Trump

We've put together a handy reference on what you need to know about Warren—and future candidates as they come along.

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Bernie’s 2016 staff is speaking out on ‘sexual violence’ rampant in presidential campaign

As Sanders prepares for a possible 2020 campaign, people who worked for him in 2016 are alleging widespread sexual harassment and pay discrepancies.

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Wisconsin has started covering trans healthcare as GOP governor gets ready to leave office

The state's Insurance Board decided in 2016 to cover expenses related to transitions, but Governor Scott Walker (R) told them to reverse their decision.

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Nancy Pelosi made a surprise visit to DC’s gayborhood to see the ‘Pelos-Tree’

Pelosi regaled the crowd with stories of LGBTQ history as she visited a Christmas tree set up to honor the women elected to Congress this year.

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Senator Cory Booker denies that he’s gay

And he managed to throw some shade at Trump while he did it.

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Ann Coulter says Democrats are all ‘black church ladies with the college queers’

She said Muslims, Jews, "various exotic sexual groups," and "Black church ladies" are only Democrats because they hate white men.

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