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Trailblazing gay rights activist David Mixner dies at age 77
“Equality would not be where it is today without his leadership, passion, and immense heart and humor.”
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Ohio governor defends trans candidates & tells election officials to stop kicking them off ballots
The law has been used to disqualify three trans Democrats from running for office. But at least one is fighting back.
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Anti-trans platforms lose elections
Tuesday’s elections in Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania showed the limits of anti-trans messaging.
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Davante Lewis is the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to statewide office in Louisiana
“I look forward to spending the next six years fighting every day for you,” he told supporters.
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With his victory in Connecticut Erick Russell is the first Black gay statewide official
Erick Russell achieved his historic victory on a campaign of solid financial stewardship of the state.
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A historic number of LGBTQ candidates won their elections this year
And it’s not over yet.
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More history-making LGBTQ candidates have been elected to state legislatures across the country
Here’s a look at who else won big in the midterms.
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LGBTQ people are vastly underrepresented in elected office. Here’s how that could change
If we want to win equality, we need to vote – and run for office ourselves.
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Out congressional candidate Daniel Hernandez is ready to lead a political dynasty. He’s only 32
Arizona’s Congressional Primary is Tuesday, August 2. State lawmaker Daniel Hernandez is poised to advance on to November’s general election as his sisters get ready to serve in the state legislature together.
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Texas Democratic candidate compares gay opponent’s HIV status to gambling & drug addiction
The queer community is firing back at the Democrat’s shameful remarks and they’re not mincing words.