News + Politics
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Librarian Sues Over Firing for Displaying Book With Trans Character
Georgia librarian LaVonnia Moore says she lost her job after letting a local family include its book choice in a summer reading display.
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Voters Back Anti-Trans Ballot Measures in Four States
The measures restrict trans students' access to sports and school facilities and limit gender-affirming surgery for minors.
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Chris Pappas Vows to Vote Against Anti-LGBTQ Judicial Nominees
U.S. Senator-elect Chris Pappas wants to ensure Trump's judicial nominees won't attempt to overturn marriage equality or undermine LGBTQ rights.
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High Court May Let Catholic Preschools Bar Kids of Gay Parents
The Archdiocese of Denver seeks an exemption from the nondiscrimination rule in Colorado's taxpayer-funded preschool program.
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Virginia Voters Repeal Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Virginia voted by a 14-point margin to repeal constitutional language denying recognition to same-sex couples.
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LGBTQ Candidates Make History in Blue Tsunami
Chris Pappas becomes the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate as LGBTQ candidates score historic victories nationwide.
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Drag Queen Raises $26,575 for Pride by Selling Bricks
Ms. Bouvèé sold 50 bricks from a rainbow crosswalk removed under DeSantis's order to support Pride celebrations in Key West and Naples.
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Girls’ Cross-Country Runners Refuse to Race Over Trans Teammate
The Camas High School protest went viral as Washington voters weigh a ballot measure banning trans girls and women from female-designated sports.
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Virginia Pastor Sues to Block Repeal of Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Pastor Ben Purves claims procedural violations should invalidate the ballot measure, even if Virginia voters approve it.
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Abdul El-Sayed Defends Trans Rights in Hostile ’60 Minutes’ Interview
Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee pushed back against Ross Douthat, framing transgender rights as constitutional freedoms.
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For LGBTQ Voters, the 2026 Midterms Are Personal
Metro Weekly readers share their fears, frustrations, and resolve as the midterms put their rights, safety, and sense of belonging into focus.
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2026 Midterms: John Riley’s Races to Watch
From Kentucky to California, a poll-closing guide to the key races that could tell the story of election night.
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Can LGBTQ Voters Tip the 2026 Midterms?
LGBTQ groups are mobilizing voters, countering anti-trans attacks, and preparing for battles that won’t end on Election Day.
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Mailers and Texts Impersonate Texas Trans Advocacy Group
TENT faced threats after unauthorized messages targeted Texas voters, while mailers were traced to a newly registered Wyoming company.
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AI-Generated Ad Claims Democrat Hosted Drag Barn Dance
Republican Jennifer Balkcom approved the attack on Jamie Ager, while a drag queen depicted in the ad says she has never met him.
