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Politics
Pete Buttigieg is scheduled for his first Senate hearing as the transportation secretary nominee
In less than a week, the out former Presidential candidate will likely be under the hot mic, being grilled by the likes of Ted Cruz & Rick Scott.
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Politics
LGBTQ leaders call on Biden to nominate former Congressman Patrick Murphy to Veteran’s Affairs
It’s hard to find someone who’s worked harder for both the military and LGBTQ rights than Patrick Murphy.
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News (USA)
Gay former Trump official calls Joe Biden homophobic because he didn’t pick a gay VP
“Joe Biden clearly still thinks gays are security risks,” huffed the former advisor to Donald Trump.
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Commentary
8 women Joe Biden should seriously consider for Veep
Biden has officially committed to picking a woman as his running mate. Now the question is… who?
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News (USA)
Senator Tammy Duckworth clapped back at Trump so hard his ears are still ringing
Duckworth responded to Trump’s claim that Democrats who didn’t clap for him during the State of the Union are un-American and treasonous.
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Commentary
4 reasons to be hopeful in the age of Trump
It isn’t all bad. Really. Here’s the silver lining.
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News (USA)
GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall short
Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle quickly as Republicans swept the board in last night’s elections.
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News (USA)
Under pressure, HRC revokes endorsement of repeatedly racist Sen. Mark Kirk
Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin called it an “unprecedented step — a first in our 36-year history.”
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News (USA)
Human Rights Campaign stands by Republican Mark Kirk despite racist remark
UPDATE: The Human Rights Campaign has now revoked its endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk.
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News (USA)
Republican Mark Kirk moves left in attempt to keep Senate seat
The Republican senator from Illinois is doing his best not to look like an anti-LGBT, pro-gun Republican as he seeks re-election.
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News (USA)
GOP Tea Party favorite Joe Walsh loses Congressional seat
CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) was defeated tonight in his bid for re-election in Illinois’ 8th Congressional district seat by former Veteran’s Affairs Administration official and U.S. Army National Guard Reserve Lt. Colonel, Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat who lost both her legs during the Iraq war.
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News (USA)
Anti-gay U.S. Rep. from Illinois faces challenge from LGBT advocate
The anti-gay current representative of the 8th congressional district of Illinois faces a tight battle for reelection to the U.S. House in November, and is being challenged by LGBT advocate Tammy Duckworth.