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Texas City Council that targeted LGBTQ+ people gets voted out — and replaced with first gay member

Voters in this city rejected three incumbent City Council members just one month after they voted to implement a harsh anti-trans bathroom ban, replacing one with the city's first out gay council member.

Charlotte Council, Mayoral Candidates Back LGBT Rights

At a forum on LGBT issues, most candidates expressed support for an inclusive civil rights ordinance, after one failed in March.

Rue Landau Is First Out LGBTQ+ Person Elected to Philadelphia City Council

But Landau says she will definitely not be the last.

Chicago Monthly Paper Threatens to Out Aldermen

In a bid to shut down ride-sharing, Chicago Dispatcher -- a monthly taxi newspaper -- threatens to out five city aldermen.

Nonbinary, Gay, Mixed-Race, Dem Socialist Candidates Win in Bay Area

They bring new diversity to councils in South San Francisco and Redwood City.

California City Voted to No Longer Fly Pride Flag

The Huntington Beach City Council removed the rainbow flag from the list of those that can be displayed on city property.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City

The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.

Iowa Mayor Approves LGBTQ+ Pride Month After Residents Speak Up

Residents and city council members criticized the mayor for forcing his religious views on the public before he changed his mind.

The U.S. Will Now Have 1,000 Out Elected Officials in Historic First

Victories in Tuesday's election will push the number over that mark when all the winners take office, and the candidates represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ population.

How Racism in LGBT Nightlife Birthed a New Pride Flag

Philadelphia's inclusive flag started as a way for the city to heal after ugly incidents at the city's queer bars and clubs. It ended up sparking a national dialogue.

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Nashville Elects Tennessee's First Transgender Lawmaker: Olivia Hill

With the election of Olivia Hill and others, the Nashville-Davidson County governing body now has a female majority.

Fired Gay Judge Breaks Silence, Pledges to Continue OnlyFans

A New York City judge has spoken out after being fired from his job in a move that made headlines.

Election Day Produces LGBTQ+ Firsts Around the Nation

Tuesday saw the election of Detroit's first queer female City Council member, the reelection of trans woman Andrea Jenkins in Minneapolis, and other notable victories.