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US Rep Elect Sarah McBride House Speaker Mike Johnson
Politics

Trans U.S. Rep-elect Sarah McBride on Mike Johnson’s Capitol bigotry: 'Not here to fight about bathrooms'

“I will follow the rules as outlined by Speaker Johnson even if I disagree with them,” she said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson US Rep Elect Sarah McBride
Politics

Speaker Mike Johnson bans trans people from all single-sex bathrooms at U.S. House

The GOP is doubling down on bigotry instead of addressing the concerns of the American people.

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MSNBC interview Sarah McBride Chris Hayes
Election

Sarah McBride opens up on MSNBC about her win and what she's up against in Congress

McBride and Chris Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.

Rep Ritchie Torres leaves the US Capitol building
Election

Democrats celebrate LGBTQ+ gains & promise to stand up for trans rights after rough election

“Queer people, trans people, people of color are waking up today feeling in danger,” U.S. Rep. Becca Balint said. “We need to have a full-throated declaration that we are going to be there with them.”

Sarah McBride wins
Election

Sarah McBride wins Delaware U.S. House seat, becoming the first out trans member of Congress

Democrat Sarah McBride has beaten Republican John Whalen for Delaware's sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history.

Sarah McBride with constituants office opening sitting desk legislative session Dover deleware
Politics

Sarah McBride is poised to be the first transgender member of Congress. Here's how she feels about it

She discussed her historic candidacy with The Advocate and her promise to advocate for her constituents.

Sarah McBride and Eric Morrison
Law

Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense

The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.

Sarah McBride
Politics

Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative

McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.

Sarah McBride
Politics

Sarah McBride Is Out to Be the First Trans Member of Congress

The Delaware state senator has announced a bid for U.S. House of Representatives.

Matthew Angelo Spampinato
Crime

Young Trans Man, Matthew Spampinato, Killed in Hit-and-Run

Spampinato was walking home from his job at a Starbucks location, where he was well-liked by coworkers and customers.

Beach
Voices

Rehoboth Beach: Paradise for Drunken Gay Carousing (and the Bidens)

The Delaware resort town gets its time in the sun thanks to the incoming First Family, but it's always been a beloved queer space.

Sarah McBride
Politics

Sarah McBride Makes History as Nation's 1st Openly Trans State Sen.

McBride, when sworn in, will be the highest-ranking trans official in the United States. Other trans candidates are racking up victories too.

Marie Pinkney and Eric Morrison
Politics

Dragged for Drag, Gay Candidate Wins in Del., Along With Queer Woman

Eric Morrison beat a legislator who had criticized him for performing in drag, and Marie Pinkney is on track to become the state's first Black queer lawmaker.

Sarah McBride
Politics

HRC Spokesperson Sarah McBride Makes Trans History With Primary Win

McBride, a former White House intern and current press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, prevailed in Delaware.

Earl Jaques and Eric Morrison
Politics

Delaware Official Apologizes for 'Insensitive' Comment on Drag Show

Rep. Earl Jaques had said it was "unbelievable" that his Democratic primary challenger, Eric Morrison, would raise funds with a drag show.

SARAH MCBRIDE
Politics

HRC's Sarah McBride, Who Made Trans History at DNC, Running for Office

McBride -- the first openly trans person to speak at a major political convention and currently the press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign -- throws her hat in the ring.

Wiley
Crime

Drunken Rampage at Pride Festival Nets Man Hate-Crime Charge

Delaware police say Sean Wiley groped, punched, and shouted slurs at attendees.

Delaware OK With Outing Trans Kids
Youth

Delaware Proposes Regulations That Will Out Trans Kids

A new mandate could force gender-nonconforming kids to come out to their parents, but there's hope Governor John Carney (pictured) can stop it.

Gay Bashing
Crime

Frat Brothers Attack Gay Man at Party, Break His Leg

Protestors have called for the fraternity to be expelled from the University of Delaware.

Donald Trump
Election

Donald Trump Sweeps Today's Primaries

Trump has made a clean sweep of five Eastern states.