The Rainbow Wave Settles In: What New LGBTQ+ Politicians Are Facing
The nation's new out governors, treasurers, and congressmembers are staring down inflation, climate change, and gun violence.
January 25, 2023
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2022 midterm election
LGBTQ+ Groups Celebrate 'Rainbow Wave' of Queer Candidate Victories
More than 430 out LGBTQ+ candidates won their elections in the 2022 midterms.
November 10, 2022
America's Largest LGBTQ+ Rights Group Endorses Biden and Harris for Reelection
“At a time when the forces of hatred seek to divide us by race, place, and identity, the choice in this election is clear," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.
October 10, 2023
Nancy Pelosi Won't Run for Leadership Post, Marking the End of an Era
Pelosi, a vocal LGBTQ+ rights advocate, is a towering figure in American politics with a history-making legacy of shattering glass ceilings.
November 17, 2022
LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election
In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.
November 2, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre Violated Hatch Act With Election-Related Statements, Agency Says
The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.
June 13, 2023
The LGBTQ + candidates running in 2024 are more diverse than ever: Victory Fund
There's more diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity, according to the group.
October 25, 2024
Dem Campaigns Chair Sean Patrick Maloney Loses House Seat: 'Blame Me'
The gay U.S. representative remains a central figure in the battle for congress.
November 10, 2022
Pro-LGBTQ+ Agenda PAC Makes Its Mark With Political Victories
Pennsylvania's Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta sought to "beat beatable bigots," and he says the group helped do just that.
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November 8, 2022
U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They're Ready to Fight Back
“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
April 3, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Kari Lake Wins Arizona GOP Primary for Governor
Lake recently attacked drag queens as "groomers" and dangerous for children.
August 5, 2022
Hysteria Over LGBTQ+ Books Might Close a Michigan Library Forever
A library in Michigan may have to shut down because its staff refused to ban LGBTQ+ books that conservative community members have protested against.
August 5, 2022
Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Will Be Focus of House Oversight Committee Hearing
Club Q and Pulse survivors are expected to speak at the hearing on Wednesday.
December 12, 2022
Pete Buttigieg Talks 2024 Speculation on 'Tooning Out the News'
In a clip airing Tuesday on Stephen Colbert's show, an animated interviewer tells Buttigieg it's impossible to find "a young, vibrant, gay transformative political figure."
October 4, 2022
Liz Cheney Ousted from Congress, Leaves Mixed Record on LGBTQ+ Issues
Cheney lost Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. House seat from Wyoming to a Trump-backed candidate.
August 17, 2022
Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies
The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.
February 28, 2023
Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
September 2, 2024
Tennessee Governor Signs Felony Drag Show Bill, Bans Gender-Affirming Care
The legislation signed by GOP Gov. Bill Lee restricts drag performances and prohibits certain gender-affirming care.
March 2, 2023
The Undoing of the Mask Mandate Further Reveals America’s Selfishness
From anti-LGBTQ+ and abortion laws, to waning interest in Ukraine, and Americans short attentions span, and interest only in themselves is crippling our altruism.
April 21, 2022
Obama Criticizes Republican Assault on Marriage Equality
His remarks come as Republicans in Virginia and Texas have voiced opposition to same-sex marriage -- six years after marriage equality became law in the U.S.
October 25, 2021
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Outlaws Conversion Therapy on Minors
It's the 22nd state to do so.
July 26, 2023