All posts tagged "LGBTQ politics"
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Trans Candidate to Appear on D.C. Ballot Under Chosen Name
The D.C. Board of Elections ruled that Lia Lake could appear on the Democratic primary ballot under the name she uses in daily life.
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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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Capital Stonewall Democrats Endorse Lewis George in D.C. Primary
The LGBTQ political club also backed Robert White for delegate and endorsed candidates in several open-seat and council races.
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GLAA Issues Candidate Ratings Ahead of June 16 Election
The LGBTQ advocacy group rated mayoral, council, and other candidates based on their records, policy positions, and questionnaire responses.
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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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Grindr Hosts First White House Correspondents’ Dinner Party
Grindr will host a Georgetown party during WHDC weekend, bringing together policymakers, journalists, and LGBTQ leaders.
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Scott Wiener’s Balancing Act in the Race for Congress
The gay congressional candidate walks a line between progressive ideals and political reality while facing attacks from the left and right.
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Arizona Governor Vetoes Charlie Kirk License Plate Bill
Gov. Katie Hobbs said the proposal honoring the slain conservative activist would inject partisan politics into a government program.
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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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LGBTQ Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Alex Pretti by ICE
Fatal shooting sparks Democratic calls to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and renewed efforts to block funding for the agency.
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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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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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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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Gallego Defends Texts Mocking Democrats’ Gender Expression
The Arizona senator says the leaked texts echo concerns he has long raised about Democrats’ image and inclusivity.
