Politics
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Erik Bottcher Cruises to Victory in State Senate Special Election
The gay City Council member and LGBTQIA+ Caucus co-chair won more than 90% of the vote in the West Side district.
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Former Space Force Colonel Bree Fram to Run for Congress
Forced out under Trump’s trans military ban, the former Space Force colonel raised $102,000 in her first 24 hours as a candidate.
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Gay Alexandria Councilman Wins Delegate Primary
R. Kirk McPike secured 60.5% of the vote in a four-way Democratic firehouse primary and will advance to a February special election.
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Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang Apologize for Dismissing Jasmine Crockett
The podcasters drew backlash after urging listeners not to donate to the Texas Democrat’s Senate campaign.
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Trump Says Democrats Will Impeach Him if They Retake Congress
The president claimed Democrats would push “transgender for everyone” and other policies if they regain power.
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Erik Bottcher Drops Congressional Bid for State Senate Run
The openly gay Bottcher exits the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District to seek an open state Senate seat.
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Brian Footer Suspends Bid for Ward 1 D.C. Council Seat
The openly gay ANC chair exits the open-seat race to succeed retiring Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, citing family obligations.
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Lesbian Rep. Julie Johnson Faces High-Stakes Primary Challenge
A Democratic shakeup sets up a House primary against former Rep. Colin Allred, whose record on transgender issues has drawn criticism.
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Five Major LGBTQ Groups Endorse Scott Wiener for Congress
The state senator is a frontrunner to succeed Nancy Pelosi, who is retiring after nearly 40 years in Congress.
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Equality PAC Endorses Erik Bottcher for Congress
The openly gay City Council member is running to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in Manhattan’s 12th District.
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Blue Wave Sinks Gay Republican John Reid in Virginia
The WRVA radio host and first out LGBTQ statewide nominee loses to Democrat Ghazala Hashmi after a campaign marked by controversy.
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Pro-LGBTQ Candidates Win Big as Democrats Sweep 2025 Races
LGBTQ allies Abigail Spanberger, Zohran Mamdani and Mikie Sherrill score decisive wins in Virginia, New York and New Jersey.
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CNN’s David Urban Says Dems Are Stoking Fear on Gay Marriage
The Republican commentator says warnings about the Supreme Court reversing same-sex marriage rights are unfounded.
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Lesbian AG Kris Mayes Threatens Mike Johnson With Legal Action
Mayes accuses the House speaker of violating the Constitution by refusing to seat Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.
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President Trump Frees George Santos From Prison “Immediately”
President Trump has commuted the seven-year prison sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, convicted of fraud and identity theft.
