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Map Daddy Steve Kornacki is back with his khakis, glasses, and nerdy sex appeal
Let the out MSNBC journalist guide you through the election night numbers.
Here's Why Bernie Sanders Lost New York
Election analysts say the Brooklyn-born senator lost the key primary by double digits because of a series of crucial campaign miscalculations.
Nate Silver Has Been Predicting This Since March
The media seems to be converging on this idea that Democrats are about to lose the Senate, but as usual, it was Nate Silver who was ahead of the curve.
Groups mixed on Mary Cheney's pregnancy
A gay rights group said the vice president faces ''a lifetime of sleepless nights."
New York Senate Contests Poised to Send Message
The fate of Republican senators who voted for marriage equality could send a signal to lawmakers in other states, but how strong a sign depends on the outcome of the races this Tuesday.
Canada elects first openly gay person to lead political party
Andre Boisclair, the out gay newly elected head of Quebec's separatist party, has promised to hold a quick referendum to pull Quebec out of Canada if he becomes premier of the French-speaking province.
Will Kyrsten Sinema Side With Donald Trump on Impeachment?
The bisexual senator's position suddenly has Washington analysts curious.
A Trans Man Has Also Been Elected to the Minneapolis City Council
Special education teacher Phillipe Cunningham overcame huge odds to beat a long-serving incumbent. He joins Andrea Jenkins as the second trans person of color on Minneapolis's council.
MSNBC's Gay 'Chartthrob' Steve Kornacki Inks Mega-Deal
Get ready to see Kornacki's khakis during football games, news broadcasts, and a game show.
For Trans Candidates, Even Losing Is Winning
Dana Beyer didn't get elected to Maryland's Senate this year, but her candidacy -- and those of all aspiring trans politicians -- is historic.
Bush says marriage is between a man and woman
At a contentious news conference Tuesday that was mostly about the war in Iraq, President Bush took another opportunity to restate his belief that marriage is between a man and a woman.
Voters of Color Embrace Mail-in Option, Says HRC Survey
Substantial percentages of voters of color overall and LGBTQ ones say it's a good option for safety and avoiding voter suppression.
Can You Trust the Polling on Proposition 8?
Last week's Field Poll in California found that voters were likely to reject the state ballot amendment in November that intends to prohibit gay marriage. But are voters really telling pollsters the truth about how they'll vote once they're in the booth? A polling expert examines the numbers and the opposition's claim that the Field Poll just isn't accurate.
