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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)

A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."

​Minnesota Governor to Sign Bills Safeguarding Gender-Affirming Care, Abortion

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is also expected to sign a bill banning conversion therapy.

Is Colorado's Governor Hillary Clinton's Pick for VP?

If John Hickenlooper is selected, he's a strong LGBT advocate who has championed the rights of our community for years, campaigning on the sentiment that 'This is simply about being fair and decent."

Colorado's Gay Governor Signs Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

Jared Polis also signed a bill making it easier to update gender markers on birth certificates.

Colorado's Gay Governor Writes Taylor Swift an Epic Open Letter

Jared Polis is flaunting his Swiftie card ahead of Taylor Swift's Denver show.

Colorado's Jared Polis Is First Out Gay Man Reelected Governor

Polis made history with his election in 2018 and made more history Tuesday.

Out Candidate Jared Polis Wins Colorado's Democratic Governor's Nom

In November, Polis could become the first out gay man elected governor of any U.S. state.

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Could Jared Polis Do More to Fight Trump at the State Level?

The out congressman from Colorado is vying to be the first gay man elected governor of any state.

Colorado Governor Signs Bills to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Rights

Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.

Colorado’s Gay Governor Signs Gun Control Bills Into Law in Wake of Club Q Shooting

The state has a history of mass shootings going back to the shooting at Columbine High School in 1999.

Biden, Polis, and More Call Out Gun Violence, Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry

The president, Colorado's governor, and civil rights groups are responding to the tragedy at Club Q in Colorado Springs.

Jared Polis Makes History; First Out Gay Man Elected Governor

Polis easily won election as governor of Colorado.

Jared Polis Urges Quick Passage of Stimulus Bill

"We need the federal government to step up," Colorado's gay governor tells Ari Melber on MSNBC.

Gov. Jared Polis Reminds Trump That Colorado Is Not a Border State

After the president said he is "building a wall in Colorado," the nation's first gay governor schooled him in "basic geography."

WATCH: Colo. Gov. Comes Out for Marriage Equality

John Hickenlooper, the Democratic governor of Colorado, came out for marriage equality in a low-key statement tied to an LGBT group's press release.

Colorado on the Road to Civil Unions

With Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and a supportive governor, Colorado is poised to become the latest state to offer civil unions to same-sex couples, with legislation introduced today.

Colorado candidate's 'bestiality' comments come back to haunt her

Janet Rowland, Republican candidate for Colorado lieutenant governor, in a March TV interview said homosexuality is an alternative lifestyle, adding, "For some people, the alternative lifestyle is bestiality. Do we allow a man to marry a sheep?"

How 3 Openly Queer Governors Are Fighting For Progressive Causes

Amidst a tense national political landscape, Govs. Polis, Healey, and Kotek champion LGBTQ+ rights, exemplifying state-led progressiveness.

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Colorado officials apologize after Gays Against Groomers falsely claims Gov. Jared Polis supports extremists

The executive director of the Department of Personnel and Administration apologized for not properly vetting the hate group’s request for a commemorative flag.

GOP Candidate Claims Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Not Gay, Is Abuser

Danielle Neuschwanger, who hopes to win the Republican nomination to face Gov. Polis in 2022, has made a series of outlandish and false statements about him.