The LGBTQ+ political wins in an otherwise devastating election
There were some bright spots.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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Mondaire Jones, Ritchie Torres, Gay and POC, Head to Congress
The two Democrats will rep New York districts in the U.S. House.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Mondaire Jones, One of 1st Black Gay Congressmen, Is Freshman Leader
Jones, one of two Black gay men elected to Congress this month, will be the freshman class's representative to House leadership.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Kim Jackson & Torrey Harris Make LGBTQ+ History in Southern Elections
Georgia's Kim Jackson and Tennessee's Torrey Harris broke the rainbow ceiling.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Dem Campaigns Chair Sean Patrick Maloney Loses House Seat: 'Blame Me'
The gay U.S. representative remains a central figure in the battle for congress.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?
The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.
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JULY 19, 2022
Pete Buttigieg & Rachel Levine Among LGBTQ+ Figures Banned From Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry claimed the bans "are aimed at forcing the ruling American regime to change its behavior."
MAY 24, 2022
Out Democrat Mondaire Jones on Republican opponent's blackface scandal: He knew what he was doing
Jones, a Black gay man, is running for Congress against Mike Lawler, who wore blackface for a Michael Jackson costume in 2006.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Mondaire Jones Could Be the Nation's First Black Gay Congressman
Jones, running for New York's 17th District, knows what it's like to experience poverty and discrimination.
JUNE 22, 2020
After Coup Attempt, LGBTQ+ Politicians, Orgs. Call for Trump's Removal
"We must ensure that this is Donald Trump's last opportunity to do harm," Rep. Mondaire Jones said.
JANUARY 7, 2021
Amid a Rainbow Wave, Some Losses in Statewide and Congressional Races
The LGBTQ+ community had much to celebrate in Tuesday's election, but there were some disappointments.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Lawmakers Slam Trump, Blame Him for Capitol ‘Coup’ Attempt
Elected officials from both parties have denounced his actions.
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JANUARY 6, 2021
An Emotional Biden Designates Pulse Nightclub a National Memorial
The president heralded the legislation but also noted that commemorations of tragedies bring back horrifying memories for survivors.
JUNE 25, 2021
National Out to Win Day: Shattering the 'Lavender Ceiling'
LGBTQ+ politicians have made great in-roads, but we remain severely underrepresented among the halls of power.
APRIL 2, 2021
Speaker Mike Johnson Roundly Condemned by LGBTQ+ Groups, Biden Campaign, and Democrats
There's much backlash to the election of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, a homophobe, transphobe, and election denier as speaker of the House.
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Mondaire Jones, One of the First Black Gay Men in Congress, Seeks to Win Back Seat
Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.
JULY 5, 2023
Mondaire Jones Loses Primary; Other LGBTQ+ Candidates Notch Wins
Mondaire Jones, one of the first Black gay men in Congress, lost the Democratic primary in a new district.
AUGUST 24, 2022
Two New Yorkers Poised to Become First Black Gay Men in Congress
Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres finished first in their primaries Tuesday in New York and are likely winners in November.
JUNE 24, 2020
At White House, LGBTQ+ Leaders Share Coming Out Stories, Advice
Politicians, athletes, and activists got personal during the White House Pride ceremony last week.
JUNE 29, 2021
LGBTQ+ People Elected in Record Numbers But Still Underrepresented
There are nearly 1,000 out elected officials in the U.S. now, but the community isn't represented in accordance with its proportion of the population.
JULY 28, 2021
LGBTQ+ Candidates to Watch in the Upcoming Election
The November election isn't just about defeating Trump and flipping the U.S. Senate. It's a chance to diversify all levels of government.
AUGUST 21, 2020