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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Reelection, Leaving West Virginia Seat Up for Grabs

The conservative Democrat announced his retirement from the Senate, sparking speculation about the future political landscape and a potential third-party presidential run.

Looking For A Little Moderation

As the epic battle for the Democratic nomination grows ever nastier, average voters have a role to play in holding the party together.

Moderate George Pataki Drops Out

The former governor of New York was the most moderate of the primary candidates.

'Moderate' Lisa Murkowski Sells Out on Impeachment

The pro-LGBTQ Republican from Alaska is adhering to the party line on not calling witnesses, meaning Trump could be acquitted next week.

Kansas returns to more moderate sex ed policies

The Kansas board of education on Tuesday repealed sex education policies enacted last year, the latest move by the moderate majority to undo efforts by conservatives when they dominated the board.

Romney recants moderate views expressed in 1994 debate

A 1994 videotape mysteriously posted on YouTube.com prompted Republican Mitt Romney to declare Wednesday, ''I was wrong on some issues back then,'' while also insisting to social conservatives key to his presidential campaign that he is one of them.

Meet Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, the moderators of the VP debate

The vice presidential debate is set to be the only one moderated by two women.

How Once-Moderate Bush Got Hijacked by the Religious Right

Our October 1992 cover story explores how George H.W. Bush -- desperate to be reelected -- formed an unholy alliance that haunts us still. 

Trump Thinks Debate Moderator Anderson Cooper Will Be 'Very Biased'

During an interview with the Washington Post, the CEO criticized "how Anderson Cooper behaves." 

United Church of Canada Elects First Openly Gay Moderator

Canada's largest Protestant church elects gay Rev. Gary Paterson for top spot.

Fired Transgender Twitter Employee Speaks Out About Content Moderation

She was responsible for the health of Twitter through the political content moderation team.

LGBTQ Forum Moderator Accused of Racial Bias Against Kamala Harris

Lyz Lenz is being pilloried for the differences in her handling of questions to Harris and Elizabeth Warren.

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White House: Moderator Responsible for Questioning Pence

LGBT voters were disappointed that Mike Pence wasn't confronted about his "license to discriminate" law in Indiana.

Anderson Cooper Is First Out Gay Man to Moderate Presidential Debate

No LGBT person has ever moderated a presidential or vice presidential debate in the general election.

Why Anderson Cooper Actually Won the #DemDebate

The candidates received all the attention Tuesday night, but critics say the real star of CNN's Democratic presidential debate was the out moderator.

Maybe the Moderators Need Ideas for LGBT Questions?

There's just one more debate and it's supposed to be focused on foreign policy. Will there be no LGBT question this debate season?

Here's Why LGBTQ+ Groups Are Calling Out the GOP Debate Moderators

The organizations note that any discussion of LGBTQ+ issues was negative and targeted trans youth.