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Colorado Republican who called LGBTQ+ people 'godless groomers' loses his primary​

Dave Williams, chair of the Colorado GOP, lost his primary after a campaign email and tweet calling to "burn all Pride flags."

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Oregon Elects Lesbian Tina Kotek as Governor

Kotek and Maura Healey of Massachusetts will be the nation's first out lesbian governors.

MAGA Republicans Continue to Abuse Funding Bills to Push an Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda

"I’ve seen firsthand how Republicans are using these bills...to target marginalized communities for discrimination and exclusion," writes U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley.

Megan Fox Blasts Transphobic Claim About Her Kids

The star forcefully defended her children against a Republican "clout-chaser."

House Candidate Leslie Cockburn: My Opponent Is Into Bigfoot Porn

Cockburn says the Instagram account of Republican Denver Riggleman is disturbing.

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.

Trans Vets Deserve Surgery Benefits

It's time the VA paid for gender-confirmation surgery for trans servicemembers who need it, Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois argues.

Lesbian Jamie McLeod-Skinner Wins Congressional Primary in Oregon

McLeod-Skinner, who beat a seven-term incumbent in the Democratic primary, would be the first out member of Oregon's congressional delegation.

Republican Congressman Censured by GOP for Officiating a Gay Marriage

Same-sex marriage "goes against the values and principles of the Republican Party," read the statement slamming Rep. Denver Riggleman.

This Congressman Says GOP Is Too Gay-Friendly

New Jersey Rep. Scott Garrett is challenging his party's leadership over fundraising for gay candidates.

Antigay Watch List: Winners and Losers

When it comes to this list of homophobic candidates, voters passed on electing a few of the most wacky. But the familiar faces of many villains return.