Politics
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Chris Pappas on Senate Run, Trump, and the Future of Democrats
The gay New Hampshire congressman discusses affordability, LGBTQ representation, and why Democrats must remain a "big tent" party.
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Two Gay Congressional Candidates Advance to General Election
Scott Wiener and Marni von Wilpert secured spots on the November ballot, while other LGBTQ candidates saw mixed results in California's primary.
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Rand Paul’s Son Apologizes for Drunken Antisemitic, Anti-Gay Rant
William Paul allegedly told Rep. Mike Lawler he "hates Jews and hates gays" during a drunken confrontation at a Capitol Hill bar.
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Gay Indiana State Sen. J.D. Ford Wins Congressional Primary
Ford, the first openly gay member of Indiana's legislature, will face Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz in November.
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Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democrats in New Hampshire Poll
A new poll shows Buttigieg with a commanding lead over Gavin Newsom and other potential 2028 presidential contenders.
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Gavin Newsom Supports Trans Rights, But Not in Sports
The California governor defended his LGBTQ record while arguing that allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports is unfair.
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Inside Creating Change 2026: Refusing to Back Down
At the landmark LGBTQ conference, activists spoke candidly about fear, resistance, trans rights, and what keeps them fighting.
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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.
